Introduction Believer's baptism (or credobaptism) is one of the most obvious Baptist distinctives. It is, after all, what gives us our name. Often the debate focuses on the mode of baptism: is biblical baptism immersion only, or are other ways of "baptizing" permissible? (Side Note: The word "baptism" is a transliteration of a Greek word... Continue Reading →

Introduction Both the Old and the New Covenant were “dedicated” with blood: “Whereupon neither the first testament was dedicated without blood” (Heb. 9:18). In the Greek, the word “dedicated” means inaugurated or consecrated. We find the record of this consecration of the first covenant in Exodus 24:7-8, “And he took the book of the covenant,... Continue Reading →

Introduction Having discussed the nature of baptism (or immersion) according to the Scriptures, we can now turn our attention to the subjects of baptism. Here we are answering the question: “Who ought to be immersed?” There have been, of course, many answers to this question over the years. While teaching that adults must be “initiated... Continue Reading →

The subject of baptism is one which has been debated, at times hotly debated, for centuries, and I have no delusions that this brief series of articles will remedy that sad reality. Tradition is an incredibly powerful force. While not all traditions are bad, they ought to always be subjected most severely to the clear... Continue Reading →