Tagged “baptism”

3 articles.

Ecclesiology & Sacraments

The Two Sacraments of the Church: Baptism and the Lord's Supper

Rather than seven, as in Roman Catholicism and Orthodox expressions of the Christian Faith, most Protestant denominations have two sacraments: Baptism and the Lord's Supper or Holy Communion. This brief paper will focus on these two sacraments as proper, examine their significance as means of grace, and declare their proper methodologies and details of their administration, answering the questions, "In what way do they communicate grace, by whom are they administered, to whom are they administered, and in what setting?"

September 13, 2025 ⏱ 5 min read draft
Ecclesiology & Sacraments

Why I Am Not a Baptist: Paedobaptism and Baptismal Efficacy

Simply put, I am not a Baptist because I am a Presbyterian. Presbyterianism offers a more coherent and systematic expression of the Christian Faith that better aligns with Scripture, historical developments in light of Scripture, and theological doctrines derived from Scripture. This short essay will demonstrate my rationale for embracing a Presbyterian identity, particularly focusing on the doctrine of baptism, especially paedobaptism and baptismal efficacy.

April 26, 2025 ⏱ 8 min read draft
Ecclesiology & Sacraments

Baptist Ecclesiology

This short essay will concern itself with the ecclesiology of the Baptist denomination. However, it will do so by following Scriptural prescriptions and doctrines found within the Bible. It will look at the topics of the church's view on its own purpose, membership, disciplinary action, leadership, Baptism, the Lord's Supper, relationship with other churches, and the relationship it has with the state and politics.

May 4, 2023 ⏱ 8 min read draft