Category Archives: Sacraments

Let’s take another look an old question. And we should begin with the answer: obviously, baptism, correctly understood, is not a work. If it were, Paul would no more associate baptism with salvation and entry into the church and receipt … Continue reading →

We are Modernists — most of us — and we therefore assume without reflection that the world is explained rationally and logically — and simply enough for a reasonably bright person to understand. This is not the Christian worldview, and … Continue reading →

One of the most interesting passages regarding baptism is Colossians 2:11-14, but I believe that our traditional interpretation is entirely mistaken. (Col 2:11-14 NET) 11 In him you also were circumcised– not, however, with a circumcision performed by human hands, … Continue reading →

Kevin asked his question about baptism with such insight that I hate not giving him the best answer I can. On the other hand, like many readers, I’ve had my fill of the wrangling and false accusations and repetition of … Continue reading →

Back on December 13, I posted a series of comments I’d made at earlier posts, as a post called “A Framework for Discussing Baptism.” This was an effort to frame and so improve the conversation regarding the absolute necessity of … Continue reading →

I am again borrowing from the comments, this time from a series of comments by me under Paul and the Faithfulness of God: Baptism and the Eucharist. For a little background, I reference N. T. Wright’s point that baptism serves … Continue reading →