Book Review: The New Testament and Rabbinic Judaism

The New Testament and Rabbinic Judaism by David Daube

This is a very detailed, and very long book which took me some time to get through. I’ve even post-poned doing this review until now because of how long I’d been reading this book. It was certainly worth the read, though I would not recommend [...]

Optional Christianity?

I had a conversation with a good friend yesterday who is considering the topic of water baptism.  He said that he has looked at it and sees that there is some Biblical support for people being baptized but doesn’t think that it is a requirement for salvation.   I have often heard this when discussing baptism [...]

John 3:5 - “born of water”

John 3:5 - Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”
In the past I have heard John 3:5 explained in a unique way.  When Jesus speaks of begin “born of water” he is speaking of the natural births [...]

Beauty of Baptism

Watched this today, thought it was pretty cool.
Acts 2:38 - Peter said to them, ” Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 
Romans 6:4 - Therefore we have been buried with Him through baptism into [...]