Is the Doctrine of Baptismal Regeneration the Road to Hell? – Post 13 (He who believes in Jesus Christ alone has eternal life – John 20:30-31 Part 1)

by Stephen Belsheim | Nov 5, 2022 | Baptism

INTRODUCTION Two Relevant Hermeneutical Principles Post 4 discussed the fundamental principle set forth in ARTICLE XVII (Chicago Statement on Biblical Hermeneutics), which reads: We affirm the unity, harmony and consistency of Scripture and declare that it is its own...

Is the Doctrine of Baptismal Regeneration the Road to Hell? – Post 12 (Saved by Faith and Not by Works – Titus 3:4-7 Part 2)

by Stephen Belsheim | Nov 3, 2022 | Baptism

INTRODUCTION Post 12 is the second part of my analysis of Titus 3:4–7, which clearly teaches that any deed or work (ergon) “done in righteousness” is not a requirement for salvation.  Water baptism easily falls within the scope of deeds done in...

Is the Doctrine of Baptismal Regeneration the Road to Hell? – Post 11 (Saved by Faith and Not by Works – Titus 3:4-7 Part 1)

by Stephen Belsheim | Nov 3, 2022 | Baptism

INTRODUCTION Posts 11 and 12, I analyze Titus 3:4–7 (NASB95), which reads: 4 But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, 5 He saved us, not on the basis of deeds [ergon] which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by...

Is the Doctrine of Baptismal Regeneration the Road to Hell? – Post 10 (Saved by Faith and Not by Works – Ephesians 2:8-9 Part 2)

by Stephen Belsheim | Oct 26, 2022 | Baptism

INTRODUCTION Post 10 analyzes Ephesians 2:8–9 (NASB95), which reads: 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; 9 not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. VERSE-BY VERSE Verse 8 begins with the Greek...

Is the Doctrine of Baptismal Regeneration the Road to Hell? – Post 9 (Saved by Faith and Not by Works – Ephesians 2:8-9 Part 1)

by Stephen Belsheim | Oct 26, 2022 | Baptism

INTRODUCTION Posts 9 and 10 analyze Ephesians 2:8–9 (NASB95), which reads: 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; 9 not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. In Post 9, I look at the relevant...