by Stephen Belsheim | Jan 2, 2023 | Baptism
INTRODUCTION My takeaways from my observation of 1 Peter 3:13-22 are below. First, even in the face of intimidation, a believer must not fear being zealous for doing what is good with a good conscience for the sake of righteousness (vv. 13-14). Second, a believer...
by Stephen Belsheim | Jan 2, 2023 | Baptism
INTRODUCTION Some use 1 Peter 3:21 as a text to support the doctrine of baptismal regeneration. For example, Dr. Jack Cottrell uses this text in his book Baptism – Biblical Study (College Press Publishing, Joplin, MO (1989) [7th printing in 2006]) to support the...
by Stephen Belsheim | Dec 31, 2022 | Baptism
INTRODUCTION Post 37 identifies the following takeaways from my observation of Colossians 12:6-19, and in particular Colossians 2:11-14. First, Paul reminded his audience that they were believers whose substance of their instruction was consistent with Paul’s teaching...
by Stephen Belsheim | Dec 31, 2022 | Baptism
INTRODUCTION Some who advocate the doctrine of baptismal regeneration use Colossians 2:11-13 to support their position. Dr. Jack Cottrell uses this text in his book Baptism – Biblical Study (College Press Publishing, Joplin, MO (1989) [7th printing in...
by Stephen Belsheim | Dec 30, 2022 | Baptism
INTRODUCTION Post 35 set forth the following takeaways from my observation of Ephesians 5:25-27 are below. First, the basic thrust of Ephesians 5:25-27 is Christ’s sanctification of His church, i.e., the body of Christ. Second, by his writing Ephesians 5:26, Paul...
