In what sense does the bible explain to us the purpose and practice of baptism? Who is to be baptized and when?
It is very easy for the original intention and meaning of certain practices the bible requires of us to become lost and meaningless when they become nothing more than a tradition or ritual. The practice of baptism has become vulnerable to this regard. Even more seriously it has been misunderstood by those who would regard it as necessary for salvation.
This first of four part study on the issue of baptism begins with a is historical look at the water baptism and the baptisms of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ.
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In the fall of 1969, Gil began a full-time teaching ministry as Senior Pastor of Indian Hills Community Church. He also earned his Ph.D. from the California Graduate School of Theology. The focus of Pastor Rugh’s ministry is systematic, verse-by-verse teaching of the Bible. As a...