kudos to john piper and bethlehem baptist church
who are considering not refusing membership to christians who have not been baptized by immersion, because they are considered that by doing so thaty are putting a narrower defn. of "church member" than God puts on "Christian"!
this is a step in the right direction, imo (and, fwiw, i'm an immersionist).
ht to steve mccoy.
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
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Hi Stephen,
At first, it sounds like a good thing - but isnt baptism the original way to proclaim one's faith? Maybe "Believe and be baptized" isnt two actions, but one. At least there's more Biblical precident for it than "accepting Jesus". If Baptism isnt a sacrament, what is it?
kudos are due if the church does decide to allow non-immersed Christians to be church members.. right now, it's just a proposal up for a vote. :)
yes, Jennifer, there are other ways of being baptized! Presbyterians will argue it to the groudn.. :)
Hadn't heard this one yet... thanks for the heads up!
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