by Stephen Belsheim | Jan 9, 2023 | Salvation, Uncategorized
INTRODUCTION Over the past three+ months I posted approximately forty articles with the following common title: “Is the Doctrine of Baptismal Regeneration the Road to Hell?” These articles covered a universe of topics relevant to the existence (or absence) of...
by Stephen Belsheim | Jan 2, 2023 | Salvation
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 | Salvation
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 | Salvation, Uncategorized
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 | Salvation
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...
