Category Archives: Amazing Grace

The Christian dispensation Whether God makes exceptions is particularly significant when we consider the Christian dispensation, of course. It is undoubtedly true that the Epistles and the Gospels suggest that baptism is not only normative, but also essential. But Acts … Continue reading →

Recall that we’ve always taught that Bible history should be divided between the Patriarchal, the Mosaic, and the Christian dispensations, each dispensation having a distinctive covenant with God, that being a distinctive means of salvation. In each dispensation, God has … Continue reading →

In the first lesson, I said — and I meant it — that the traditional exegesis of the baptism verses by the Churches of Christ is largely correct. In particular, I emphasized John 3:5, which clearly makes water baptism a … Continue reading →

You’ll be surprised to see me say it, I’m sure. But I actually think that the traditional Church of Christ interpretation of the various baptism verses is correct. It’s not complete, but it’s correct. They really do say what we’ve … Continue reading →

 [I’m going to post two series of posts on baptism. The Amazing Grace posts are designed for Bible class, although there’s more material than is really needed. However, some time ago I wrote another series of posts to finish out … Continue reading →