On May 13, 2008, I was in a formal debate with a Oneness believer who said baptism was necessary for salvation. Following are my notes I prepared for that debate. I put them here as an additional help to readers. If you would like to read the opening paper I read at...
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Debate Topic: Is water baptism necessary for salvation?
On Tuesday, May 13, 2008, I debated Mr. Roger Perkins on "Is water baptism necessary for salvation?" Mr. Perkins is a Oneness believer and an ex-pastor in the oneness movement. Mr. Perkins holds the position that water baptism is necessary for salvation. I deny...
Baptism and 1 Peter 3:21
1 Pet. 3:21 says, "And corresponding to that, baptism now saves you - not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience - through the resurrection of Jesus Christ." This is the only verse that says "baptism now saves you." But, is it...
Baptism and 1 Pet. 3:21
1 Pet. 3:21 says, "And corresponding to that, baptism now saves you - not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience - through the resurrection of Jesus Christ." This is the only verse that says "baptism now saves you." But, is it...
Baptism and Mark 16:16
Mark 16:16 is frequently used by baptismal regenerationists to show that baptism is necessary for salvation. It says he who believes and is baptized will be saved. Therefore, they conclude that baptism is a necessary part of becoming saved. But, does this verse...
What is hell?
Hell is one of those subjects that makes people uncomfortable. We hear stories of hell being a place of fire, demons, and endless torment. Throughout history, many authors have written about it - Dante's Inferno, for example. Western culture is very familiar with the...