Question 47: Does the Lord's Supper add anything to Christ's atoning work? Answer: No, Christ died once for all. The Lord's Supper is a...

Question 45: Is baptism with water the washing away of sin itself? Answer: No, only the blood of Christ and the renewal of the Holy...

Question 45: Is baptism with water the washing away of sin itself? Answer: No, only the blood of Christ and the renewal of the Holy...

This week we begin with Question 45 of the New City Catechism, found in Part 3 (questions 36-52), which focuses on the Spirit,...

NOTE: I have modified some of the language in the answer to this question in alignment with my own Baptist convictions. Question 44: What...

NOTE: I have modified some of the language in the answer to this question in alignment with my own Baptist convictions. Question 44: What...

This week we begin with Question 44 of the New City Catechism, found in Part 3 (questions 36-52), which focuses on the Spirit,...

NOTE: I am slightly adjusting the wording of the answer to this question by removing the word "seals," which has not historically been...

NOTE: I am slightly adjusting the wording of the answer to this question by removing the word "seals," which has not historically been...

This week we begin with Question 43 of the New City Catechism, found in Part 3 (questions 36-52), which focuses on the Spirit,...

Question 19: Is there any way to escape punishment and be brought back into God’s favor? Answer: Yes, to satisfy his justice, God...

Why do churches "fence the table" when serving the Lord's Supper? How can you know if you should partake of it or abstain?

Paul's statements about baptism and about the ordinances in general in 1 Corinthians are enlightening for our understanding of them.

The New Testament associates baptism with the forgiveness of sins and other spiritual blessings, but not as their cause.

Does the outward act of baptism accomplish the washing away of our sins?

Does baptism save us? According to 1 Peter 3:21, the answer is not an easy yes or no.

Should we baptize believers only or believers and their children?

Why do most Baptists insist that baptism be done by immersion in water? There are basically three arguments.

Through our act of going public with our faith in baptism and the Lord's Supper, the Holy Spirit strengthens us in the faith that we exercis

How did we arrive at two, and only two, ordinances: baptism and the Lord's Supper?