Episode 10: Baptize Me

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In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I interview Gene Cook, Jr., host of The Narrow Mind radio show, discussing the doctrine of baptismal regeneration, which teaches that water baptism is a prerequisite for salvation. Music The Exies, Baptize Me, from the Head for the Door album, 2004 Promoted Resources The Whole Truthblog and podcast Subscribe to the podcast Available in the Zune Marketplace here The Narrow Mindwith Gene Cook, Jr. Subscribe to the podcast Gene’s book, The Baptism Cult: Exposing the International Church of Christ Download Gene’s debate with Bruce Reeves on baptismal regeneration here Download Gene’s debate with David Brown on baptismal regeneration here Redemption, Accomplished and Applied by John Murray Check out other resources recommended by Gene here Terminology Pelagianism: the belief that original sin did not taint Human nature and that mortal will is still capable of choosing good or evil without special divine aid. Total Depravity: the doctrine that mankind, by virtue of being tainted by original sin, is unable to do anything that pleases God without His divine enabling. Biblical References Salvation through faith alone after regeneration from God Romans 8:2-10 Ephesians 2:8-10 John 6:44 Titus 3:5 Indwelling of the Holy Spirit saves Acts 10:44-48 1 Corinthians 12:4-14 John 7:37-39 Romans 8:9-11,15-17 2 Corinthians 5:4-5, cf. Matthew 7:7-8 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 Ephesians 1:13-14 Baptismal regeneration proof-texts Acts 2:37-38 Acts 22:16 Hebrews 10:22 John 3:5 Titus 3:5 Romans 6:3-4 Galatians 3:27 1 Corinthians 12:13 1 Peter 3:21

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