Entries from October 2007

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

Traditions: Baptism done the old-fashioned way – wading in water outdoors

By Katya Cengel, The (Louisville, Ky.) Courier-Journal
RHODA, KY – Ten minutes from the tiny town of Smiths Grove, Ky., past the fields and the Jet Stop convenience store, is a little community called Rhoda.
Not a lot goes on here, but on warm Sundays between noon and 3 p.m., one of its otherwise empty roads is [...]

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

FAQ: How do I arrange a “baptism”?

Here’s an outline of the process for making the proper arrangements at Old Mission San Juan Baustista in San Juan Baustista, CA.  Again — this is specific to just this specific church — but, is provided as a guide to help educate you as to other practices and requirements that you might want to be [...]

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

FAQ: How does the Bible describe “baptisms”?

Baptism was performed by totally immersing the convert, in water — typically in a stream, river or lake. Baptism of a new Christian was a major watershed in their life. Many individuals are described in the Christian Scriptures (New Testament) who heard the Gospel, were immediately converted and quickly baptized.
There are dozens of passages in [...]