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Theology in Particular

Episode 47: Believer’s Baptism (Part 2): Argued From The New Testament with James Renihan

Jun 27, 2022
Dr. James Renihan argues from the New Testament that baptism should be applied only to those who make a credible profession of faith. Topics include the New Testament's teachings on believer's baptism, the Jewish background of baptism, the availability of books on believer's baptism, contrasting perspectives on the children of believers, the meaning of holiness in 1 Corinthians 7:14, and the appropriate age for baptism.
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  • Believer's baptism should be applied only to those who make a credible profession of faith in Jesus Christ.
  • The New Testament and historical practices support immersion as the proper mode of baptism.

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Arguments for Believer's Baptism from the New Testament

Believer's baptism as taught in the New Testament is argued for by starting with John the Baptist's baptism and tracing the development of baptism chronologically. The Gospels, the book of Acts, and the Epistles all provide information that supports the practice of believer's baptism by immersion.

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