Baptist Perspective

Today’s message shows the causes of doctrinal differences and a brief description of the major theological positions. It concludes by showing that according to the Scriptures there are only two ways of salvation - grace or works.

It is generally accepted that of the Christian religion everyone is either a Catholic or Protestant. This podcast shows that this is not the case. It further shows that the historical Baptist position is that they are not Protestants.

While there are many covenants given in the Scriptures, many of the differences between Baptists and Protestants are due to how the Old and New Testaments are viewed. The Protestants believe that the New Testament is an extension of the Old, while the Baptists maintain that it is not.

While there are many covenants given in the Scriptures, many of the differences between Baptists and Protestants are due to how the Old and New Testaments are viewed. The Protestants believe that the New Testament is an extension of the Old, while the Baptists maintain that it is not.

In our discussion today, we begin to see some of the basic doctrinal differences between Baptists and Reformers directly resulting from the disagreement regarding the relationship between the Old and New Covenants. Many of these differences are very fundamental to the overall interpretation of the Scriptures concerning these doctrines.

This podcast shows the difference between an ordinance and a sacrament. The reformers believe that the sacraments are means of grace and a mystery of revealing the Lord to those who participate in them. Conversely, the Baptists maintain they are ordinances given by the Lord to be performed by believers for His honor and glory.

The message today opens the discussion as to why it is important to know what one believes and why he should believe it. In a world that proclaims that truth is relative, we find that foundational principles of what one believes force him to hold to a world view, and that view is not relative. It is truth to him.

Since the truth of baptism is essential to the identity of a New Testament congregation, we need to know what baptism is. This podcast begins this discussion. The question of the right to change the way that baptism was originally performed begins to be addressed with this broadcast.

This episode continues our study on the mode of baptism. We see the importance of following the details of the inspired Word of God. Equally, it asserts that immersion, sprinkling, and pouring are not synonymous and gives a simple illustration to prove this.

As we conclude our study of the mode of baptism, we will see from meaning and use of the Greek words for immersion, sprinkling, and pouring are not synonymous. Scripture shows the Lord using these three words together in the same context and it is obvious that they are not identical. Also, the use of prepositions with the Greek word for baptism clearly teaches that baptism is performed “in water” and not “with water.”

Today we begin considering who is the proper subject or candidate for baptism. In this study, we find that a major difference between Baptists and Reformers is that the Reformers include infants whereas Baptists do not. This podcast covers how the Greek words for baptism are used in connection with the rite of baptism in the gospels.

Previously we studied the passages in the gospels regarding the Greek words for baptism and how they are used in connection with baptism. Our study today continues with this theme in the book of Acts.

In our previous studies regarding Greek words for baptism and their connection with the rite of water baptism, we covered the gospels and the book of Acts. Today we continue by looking into the epistles.

We have studied the Greek words for baptism and their connection with the rite of water baptism in the New Testament. Today we will look at some of the other basic passages which the Protestants use to support the baptism of infants of believing parents.

Today we continue to look at some of the other basic passages which the Protestants use to support the baptism of infants of believing parents.

Today we will look at the remaining passages given from the Westminster Confession of Faith which the Protestants use to support the baptism of infants of believing parents.  

As stated in our last podcast, today we will study I Corinthians 12:13. This passage is often used by both Baptists and Protestants to teach what is considered “spirit baptism” or “regeneration.”

This episode is Part 2 of our study of I Corinthians 12:13. As previously stated, this passage is often used by both Baptists and Protestants to teach what is considered “spirit baptism” or “regeneration.”

Today’s episode contains Part 3 of our study of I Corinthians 12:13. In this episode, we will mainly consider the interpretation of the verse itself.