Wendell Winkler (Editor’s note: This is not just for those who have recently been baptized but this is for all who have been baptized. Sometimes we forget what we are to do after being baptized and need to reminded of what to do. Let this article remind us of what to do.) I AM TO WALK IN NEWNESS OF LIFE. Being “buried with him by baptism into death… even so we also should walk in newness of life” (Rom 6:4). The man who has been born of God does not commit (continue living that old...Continue reading
Category: Baptism
Does Baptism Sanctify an Unscriptural Relationship?
by Neil Richey The scenario is this—a man and a woman marry (both having never been married before). Neither is a Christian. After several years, the same man and woman decide to divorce (fornication is not the cause). They have clearly violated Matthew 5:32. Now suppose that the man marries again, and he is now out of ignorance living in adultery (cf. Matt 19:9). While in this relationship he is taught how to become a Christian. He is therefore baptized for the forgiveness of sins (Acts 2:38). Question, did his baptism sanctify (make right) his...