works – Studies in the Bible

Objections to Baptism: Baptism is a Work, pt. 2

Having laid the foundation for this discussion last week, we will now lay out some arguments as to why baptism is not a work. As previously mentioned, the concept under discussion is that of salvation by grace, through faith, and apart from works as expressed by Paul in, for example, Ephesians 2:8–9. We must helpContinue reading “Objections to Baptism: Baptism is a Work, pt. 2”

Objections to Baptism: Baptism is a Work, pt. 1

As mentioned last week, we now begin to address what I am convinced is the heart of the issue regarding the debate over baptism for the forgiveness of sins: is baptism a work? Appealing to the thief on the cross or arguing that Acts 2:38 means “because” are really symptoms of this deeper question. WhatContinue reading “Objections to Baptism: Baptism is a Work, pt. 1”