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Spurgeon Commentary
Charles Spurgeon • Logos Sermons • Illustration • • 82 views
To me it is a solemn memory that I professed my faith openly in baptism. I vividly recall the scene. It was the third of May, and the weather was cold because of a keen wind. I see the broad river, and the crowds that lined the banks, and the company on the ferry boat. The word of the Lord was preached…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 19 views
Baltimore Raven’s Offensive lineman James Hurst and his wife, Amanda have been hosting a couples Bible study in their home for the past three years. In the last of their sessions for this season Quarterback Trace Mc Sorley indicated a desire to be scripturally baptized. He said, “We’re a pretty religious,…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 7 views
In September of 2015 witnesses of a mass baptism held after school at an Atlanta area high school posted footage online, drawing criticism. These critics claimed, “Holding team baptisms at football practice with coaches participating is a clear Constitutional violation (the Establishment Clause of the…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 31 views
Because of the low attendance in services at British Anglican congregations, and the fact that many un-churched parents still desire for their children to be baptized, the church has downgraded the language and symbolism of baptism. Some critics have accused the church of “dumbing down” Christian teaching…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 30 views
In response to a advertising campaign launched several months ago by the National Secular Society (NSS), over 100,000 Britons have downloaded a ”certificate of debaptism” from an Internet resource in order to renounce their Christian faith. President of NSS, Terry Sanderson announced, “We now produce…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 9 views
Baptism There are at least three reasons you should be baptized. First, you should be baptized to follow the example of Jesus."And after being baptized, Jesus went up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove, and coming upon Him,"…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 13 views
Baptism There are at least three reasons why every believer should be baptized. First, they should be baptized to follow the example of Jesus. Matthew 3:16 says, "And after being baptized, Jesus went up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending…