I love the narrative of our Lord’s baptism. From John’s reaction to Jesus’ approach to the decent of the Dove and the Father’s proclamation, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased,” it ...
As discussed in a previous article, the early Church Fathers laid a strong foundation for the belief in baptismal regeneration. Continuing this exploration, additional Church Fathers further ...
For as long as humans have prayed, they have probably prayed at water places. Water often moves us to wonder, joy, terror or peace, and many times, water—whether it ...
It’s our adoption into God’s family and the seal of our union with Christ. We don’t take it seriously enough. What is baptism? Is it necessary? Does it do anything? Who can receive it, and when, and ...
Some churches say Baptism is optional, but the New Testament teaches it is integral to the life of faith. Movies and tv shows have probably included more scenes of baptism than any other distinctly ...
Baptism: A Guide to Life from Death aims to bridge the divisions that exist within Chris­tianity over baptism. Part of Lexham Press’s Christian Essentials series, Peter Leithart’s book focuses on the ...
“This isn’t just about the baby—this isn’t just about the parents and godparents. This is about all of us, and it is about our faith.” This realization came to Con O’Mahony, Vicar for Education in the ...