Why Baptists defended believer’s baptism as the biblical ordinance for disciples alone and why immersion preserves its New Testament meaning.
Baptists and the Defense of Believer’s Baptism
What Does It Mean for Salvation to Be a Gift From God?
Salvation is God’s unearned gift through Christ’s ransom, received by repentant faith that obeys, leading to resurrection and everlasting life.
Martin Luther’s Theology and Works
Faith alone justifies, yet Scripture-ruled catechesis, ordinances, song, and civic duty train believers for good works in church, home, and commonwealth.
Baptism by Immersion: The Public Declaration of Faith
Baptism by immersion is the believer’s public declaration of faith, symbolizing death to sin and resurrection to new life in Christ.
The Marks of a True New Testament Church
A Scripture‑saturated, Word‑regulated, disciplined, evangelizing, and lovingly led congregation displays the biblical marks of a true New Testament church.
The Missionary Journeys of Paul and the Expansion of the Gospel
Paul’s journeys carried the Gospel from Antioch to Rome, forming congregations by Scripture-driven preaching, bold evangelism, and steadfast pastoral care.
The Need for Christian Apologetics
A robust, Scripture-anchored defense of the faith is a permanent mandate for the church, uniting proclamation with reasons and training believers to stand firm.
Guidance: Trying to Lead a Christian Life
Practical guidance for Christian living: repentance, Scripture-formed thinking, holiness, congregation life, evangelism, spiritual warfare, and resurrection hope.
EXEGETICAL INSIGHT: 1 Peter 3:18-22—Are We Saved by Water Baptism?
In the history of interpretation, 1 Peter 3:21, especially as part of 3:18-22, is considered one of the more difficult passages in Scripture.
BAPTISM According to the Word of God: Immersion or Aspersion?
The Bible plainly teaches that if you want to serve God, you should be baptized. Jesus told his followers: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them ... Water baptism is a necessity for all who desire to have a relationship with God. Baptism publicly evidences your wish to serve God. It shows that you are ... What Is Baptism?
