What is the purpose of baptism? Why did Jesus teach baptism after someone is saved? In this sermon on the sacrament of baptism (the second sermon in his series on the sacraments of the church), Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones walks through a topic sometimes debated even amongst believers. Baptism’s meaning, he says, is an outward illustration of the inward cleansing from the pollution of sin. Its purpose is not to cleanse from sin and regenerate because that would mean that people are saved through the work of baptism, something that Scripture clearly denies. So, what does it accomplish? Baptism serves as a sign and seal of one’s justification and remission of sins. And yet, he says, not everyone is eligible to be baptized. This teaching runs counter to the Catholic teaching on baptism….
Day: October 27, 2024
John MacArthur | Health Update and Future at Grace
This post contains an 8-minute video with a specific update on John MacArthur’s health by him. His congregation was very pleased to have him at the church again, as was I to see him. I’ve been listening to him since I was converted, 20 years ago. He has impacted Christians all over the globe.
I Ain’t Apologizing (The Cancel Culture Song) – Jon Harris
This post contains a song by YouTuber Jon Harris. Jon Harris is an author and a blogger, until this video, I didn’t know he was a musician. His site is valuable because he has many critiques on false teachers and pastors, such as Tim Keller and David Platt. I’m posting his music video because it is very appropriate for Christian voters.