Category Archives: Sacraments

(Col 2:11-14 ESV) 11 In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, 12 having been buried with him in baptism, in which you … Continue reading →

Here’s another take on the baptism question. What do you think? [poll id=”3″] I realize some may agree with more than one question. Pick your favorite. The previous poll asked, A convert with genuine saving faith is shot and dies … Continue reading →

Eph 4:4-6 — “There is … one baptism” (Eph 4:4-6 ESV) 4 There is one body and one Spirit — just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call — 5 one Lord, one faith, … Continue reading →

People need rituals. God doesn’t so much, but people do. Love Consider a young couple. The young man embraces his girl friend and for the first time says, “I love you.” She hugs him, smiles, kisses him passionately, and the … Continue reading →

[poll id=”2″] Inspired by HistoryGuy’s suggestion, I thought I’d try out Theoblogger’s polling feature. I don’t intend to be unfair in my list of options. If I need to add more, let me know.

We who grew up in the 20th Century Churches of Christ were taught that the Spirit is not received at baptism. The “gift of the Holy Spirit” is salvation. Or maybe it’s the “ordinary” indwelling — which doesn’t do all … Continue reading →

Theories We’re not finished. We have to work through Ephesians, Colossians, and some more beyond them. But I’m in the mood to consider what conclusions we might tentatively draw so far. We could wait to consider the other passages, but … Continue reading →

Baptism in Galatians Paul declares, (Gal 3:27 ESV) 27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. Baptism? Where does baptism come from? Why not say, “For as many of you as were circumcised … Continue reading →

Most readers will be familiar with Al Maxey. Al is the author of the “Reflections” weekly emails and a pioneer in Internet ministry among Churches of Christ. Al has labored mightily for many years teaching a more grace-filled, Christ-centered theology. … Continue reading →

Regular readers know that I spend a lot of time wrestling with Galatians. It’s a vitally important book for the modern Churches of Christ. And its theme is that it’s a deadly sin, indeed, a perversion of the gospel, to … Continue reading →