Friday, January 11, 2008

baptism, again!

Well, I told you when I started this blog that I probably wouldn't keep it up. I come to blogspot every day to read my favorite posters, but seldom if ever feel I have anything to share!!!

I was asked to again address Methodist baptism and since this is Baptism of the Lord Sunday, why not!!! Hopefully, I can coherently express our belief so the people understand it - this will be the third time I have preached on this subject but the first that I won't be reading the doctrine from "By Water and the Spirit" - Thanks to Dr. Jeremiah (a staunch Baptist) I have some illustrations and input from the new youth leader here at my 'day job'. I will however be reading two passages - one from Augustine and one from Wesley - as background.

Plus, personally I have been struggling with this subject for over a year. I always feel like an apologist rather than an evangelist for Methodist Baptism when I speak about it. I've been trying to wrap my own mind around those issues that always raise questions in general conversation.

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