Ecclesiology: Ordinance of Baptism | 11.01.23

Wilkesboro Baptist Church Podcasts · Nov 6, 2023 · 45m

Ecclesiology: Ordinance of Baptism

Chris Hefner

What is the proper mode of baptism and when should someone be baptized?

Greek word for baptism is baptizo which means “to immerse”

Baptism is for believers

What about infant baptism (pedobaptism)?

There is not a specific example of pedobaptism in the Bible

Baptism is not in itself salvific

The intersection of baptism as a sacrament and pedobaptism can

lead someone to assume falsely that they are saved

Why does baptism matter?

Jesus modeled baptism (see the gospel accounts)

Jesus commanded baptism (Mt. 28:18-20)

Baptism is our public profession…