One of the most common arguments against baptism being for the forgiveness of sins is the thief on the cross (Luke 23:39–43). Simply put, the argument goes as follows: since the thief on the cross was forgiven without being baptized, then baptism must not be for the forgiveness of sins. This argument, however, does notContinue reading “Objections to Baptism: The Thief on the Cross”
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Lord, lord, and Lord – A Note on Translation Customs
While rarely used in day-to-day conversation (well, at least rarely used in a non-expletive sense), one of the most frequently used words in our Bible is “lord.” Simply defined by Miriam-Webster, a lord is “one having power and authority over others.” Throughout the Bible, both humans and God are referred to as “lord,” but thereContinue reading “Lord, lord, and Lord – A Note on Translation Customs”
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