It’s all very warm, cute, cuddly and moving. Grandmas and grandpas, uncles and aunts have all gathered. The pastor holds the infant in the manner of a priest; the baby …
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The Anabaptists*, like other church reformers in the 16th century, wanted to base their reforms entirely on the Word of God. On the basis of their study of Scripture, the …
Is it necessary to be baptized? Why should baptism and church membership be connected? Why should I bother to join a church at all? Many – especially young people – …
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Practical and biblical reasons for church membership
by ContributorMost church planters and pastors very quickly discover that there are always some attenders and new converts who have initial resistance to church membership. With their new-found freedom in Christ, …
Cheryl Janzen (MBH, Letters, Apr. 14) raised the question of baptism into a local congregation. She states, “that was never the intent of my baptism. I chose to be baptized …
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