What Baptism Portrays May 25, 1997 Rom_5:20-21; Rom_6:1-4 Today is the last message in this short series on baptism. I know there is so much more to say. I'm sorry if I have left unanswered some of your questions. But we will have more opportunities in various settings to discuss these things. Recall that one … Continue reading “08 WHAT BAPTISM PORTRAYS”
07 WHAT IS BAPTISM & DOES IT SAVE
What Is Baptism and Does It Save? May 18, 1997 1Pe_3:18-22 For Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, in order that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit; 19 in which also He went and … Continue reading “07 WHAT IS BAPTISM & DOES IT SAVE”
06 BURIED AND RAISED IN BAPTISM
Buried and Raised in Baptism through Faith May 11, 1997 Col_2:8-15 See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ. 9 For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in … Continue reading “06 BURIED AND RAISED IN BAPTISM”
05 I BAPTIZE YOU WITH WATER
I Baptize You with Water The Baptism of John May 4, 1997 Mat_3:1-17 Now in those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, saying, 2 "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." 3 For this is the one referred to by Isaiah the prophet, saying, "THE VOICE OF ONE … Continue reading “05 I BAPTIZE YOU WITH WATER”
04 CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM
A Celebration of Baptism April 18, 1982 Act_2:36-42 Just before Jesus came on the scene "preaching the gospel of God, and saying, 'the time is fulfilled, the Kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel,"' (Mar_1:14-15), another man, John the Baptist, had been preparing the people of Israel by calling them … Continue reading “04 CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM”
03 MAGNIFY THE MEANING OF BAPTISM
Brothers, Magnify the Meaning of Baptism I recall a beautiful day in 1973. Prof. Leonhard Goppelt had invited his university seminar on baptism to a retreat south of Munich in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps. He was Lutheran and I was the lone American – and a Baptist. We met in a monastery and … Continue reading “03 MAGNIFY THE MEANING OF BAPTISM”
02 BAPTISM AND GENEOLOGY OF JESUS
The Baptism and Genealogy of Jesus February 22, 1981 Luk_3:21-38 Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened, 22 and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form, as a dove, and a voice came from heaven, "Thou art my beloved … Continue reading “02 BAPTISM AND GENEOLOGY OF JESUS”
01 INFANT BAPTISM
Infant Baptism and the New Covenant Community February 14, 1993 1. In every New Testament command and instance of baptism repentance and faith precede baptism Acts 2:37-38, 41 37 Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Brethren, what shall we do?" … Continue reading “01 INFANT BAPTISM”
16 WHO IS A TRUE JEW
Who Is a True Jew? Part Two February 28, 1999 Rom_2:25-29 For indeed circumcision is of value if you practice the Law; but if you are a transgressor of the Law, your circumcision has become uncircumcision. 26 So if the uncircumcised man keeps the requirements of the Law, will not his uncircumcision be regarded as … Continue reading “16 WHO IS A TRUE JEW”
15 THE MARVELOUS RISING
The Marvelous Rising of a Rejected Stone March 30, 1986 Mat_21:42 "The very stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner; this was the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes." Last fall Charles Colson was in India. As usual, the crowds he spoke to wanted to hear the … Continue reading “15 THE MARVELOUS RISING”