Category Archives: Baptism

Baptism: When Does God Make a Decision?

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Jay F Guin

We are Modernists — most of us — and we therefore assume without reflection that the world is explained rationally and logically — and simply enough for a reasonably bright person to understand. This is not the Christian worldview, and … Continue reading →

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Baptism: A Different Approach to Colossians 2:11-14

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Jay F Guin

One of the most interesting passages regarding baptism is Colossians 2:11-14, but I believe that our traditional interpretation is entirely mistaken. (Col 2:11-14 NET) 11 In him you also were circumcised– not, however, with a circumcision performed by human hands, … Continue reading →

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Baptism: Once More into the Fray

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Jay F Guin

Kevin asked his question about baptism with such insight that I hate not giving him the best answer I can. On the other hand, like many readers, I’ve had my fill of the wrangling and false accusations and repetition of … Continue reading →

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A Framework for Discussing Baptism: Unanswered Challenges

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Jay F Guin

Back on December 13, I posted a series of comments I’d made at earlier posts, as a post called “A Framework for Discussing Baptism.” This was an effort to frame and so improve the conversation regarding the absolute necessity of … Continue reading →

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A Framework for Discussing Baptism

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Jay F Guin

I am again borrowing from the comments, this time from a series of comments by me under Paul and the Faithfulness of God: Baptism and the Eucharist. For a little background, I reference N. T. Wright’s point that baptism serves … Continue reading →

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Baptism/Amazing Grace: A Conversation Over Lunch, Part 29 (In Reply to Roger E. Olson)

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Roger E. Olson wrote an article called “My Litmus Test” in support of his inclusivist views. “Inclusivist” is a term he uses for the notion that people who’ve never heard of Jesus might be saved. The article has been circulated … Continue reading →

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Baptism/Amazing Grace: A Conversation Over Lunch, Part 28 (Of Wheat and Tares)

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Jay F Guin

I just finished the series (for the second time!), only to realize that I’d not covered the parable of the wheat and the tares (or weeds). And this is a popular argument for erasing the line between those with and … Continue reading →

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Baptism/Amazing Grace: A Conversation Over Lunch, Part 27 (In Reply to Keith Brenton, Part 4)

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Jay F Guin

History What I’m trying to say is, should we presume either salvation or condemnation for the non-believer (who has not heard) with regard to a judgment that has not yet taken place and in the absence of incontrovertible clear specific … Continue reading →

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Baptism/Amazing Grace: A Conversation Over Lunch, Part 26 (In Reply to Keith Brenton, Part 3)

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Justice and mercy Won’t He judge them by their words and actions as we will be and judge with justice and mercy with them as well as with us? Yes, he’ll judge them by their words and actions, and he’ll … Continue reading →

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Baptism/Amazing Grace: A Conversation Over Lunch, Part 25 (In Reply to Keith Brenton, Part 2)

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Preaching “salvation” in Acts Moreover, we see clearly evidenced in Acts the missionary zeal of Paul and others to bring the gospel to a lost world. The martyrs gave their lives to save the lost from damnation. Those who preached … Continue reading →

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