After Class Podcast

Join John, Ron, and Sam this week as they examine how the merger of the imperial ruling class & theological influences from leading Christian thinkers impacted the practice and doctrine of baptism, beginning with the 4th century Constantinian turn and progressing through the Reformation, Revivalism, and the Church Growth Revolution. What happened when the Roman Empire embraced Christianity and what effect did it have on the 5 dimensions of baptism? 5 Dimensions identified in previous episodes: Missional - Salvific - Moral - Being baptized into the body of Christ - New social reality

While the scriptures serve as a critical foundation, the practice of baptism has also been influenced by a multitude of historical events. In this episode, John, Ron, and Sam explore the Jewish/Christian Schism of 100 AD and second-century Gnosticism's impact on the Church's understanding of baptism.

In what way does the flood in the time of Noah prefigure baptism? Is baptismal water magically regenerative? Why would a robe be baptized in blood and how does it fit our study? On today's episode of the After Class Podcast, Sam, Ron, and John conclude their reading of the Bible's passages on baptism and present the five dimensions of baptism that have emerged from our study.

Prompted by last weeks cliffhanger, Sam, Ron, and John resume with the question: If we are baptized to a new way of life, what does Paul mean when he wrote to the Corinthians about those who are baptized for the dead? Later in the episode, the guys touch on 're-repentance.' Should we get re-baptized later in life if we have lapsed in our early life? What about if you accepted Christ not knowing the fullness of what you were committing to; do you get re-baptized after your "ah-ha!" moment? All this and more, in today's episode of the After Class Podcast!

This week, Sam, John, and Ron continue the developing theme of baptism as they engage the Pauline letters. The guys continue to navigate the implications of the new life we embrace through baptism and explore key questions: Should we practice group evangelism and corporate baptism? Are there age restrictions on abandoning your old life and embracing the new life? What is the baptism into Moses? And what will be the name of GLCC's new mascot!? All this and more in today's episode of The After Class Podcast!

This week the guys continue through the book of Acts picking up with the first Gentile baptism and investigating tough questions. How do we make sense of the spirit coming on someone before baptism vs. after the laying on of hands? What are the social implications of baptism? Tune in with John, Ron, and Sam for part four of their study of the mode, method, and recipient of baptism.

What do we make of the different accounts of water baptism and those who perform it? Does water baptism come before spirit baptism? Sam, John, and Ron continue the discussion in part three of the series. The guys dive into the book of John and Acts this week and touch on flames, tongues, and the laying on of hands.

In today's episode, Sam, John, and Ron survey verses that broaden our view of the purpose for and recipient of baptism. Join the guys this week as they explore Mark and Luke's traditional and non-traditional verses on baptism.

Students at Great Lakes Christian College are making decisions to take the next steps in their faith, prompting questions surrounding baptism. What types of baptism are spoken about in scripture? What form does it take? Who is the recipient and what purpose does baptism serve? Join the guys this week as they dip into Matthew 3, 21:25, and 26:23.

The interpretation of the lists we find in scripture concerning leadership qualifications can dramatically impact who would serve in specific capacities (if at all). How do we regard these lists and what does it say to us that they are not identical between books of the Bible? Join the guys as they answer another "mailbag question" in this week's one-shot episode. Complementary Episodes: Ep. 4.38: Elders REDUX Ep. 2.33-2.48: 15-part series on women & the Bible.