Baptism

The Lord’s Hand behind the Maid’s Mistake

… Our anniversary passed off grandly’ six were baptized; crowds on crowds stood by the river; the chapel was afterwards crammed, both to the tea and the sermon.” At …

Taking Hold of God

Isaiah 64:7

… are hundreds who say it is undoubtedly untrue that children are, in their Baptism, made members of Christ, children of God, inheritors of the kingdom of Heaven—but …

The Pastors’ College, 1861-1878

… Only eighteen persons were present at the first morning service at Chelsea; but, by the grace and power of the Lord the Spirit, some eight hundred were baptized …

"After Two Days Is the Passover"

Matthew 26:2

… sacredly resolved to go through with it! He was even "straitened" till His baptism of blood should be accomplished and He should be immersed in unknown deeps of …

Roads Cleared

Isaiah 57:14

… He that believes and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believes not shall be damned." This is the way of salvation which we preach, unaltered and …

The Sons of God

Romans 8:16

… Now let me ask my congregation, do any of you know that you are God’s children? Say not, “In my baptism, wherein I was made a member …

Songs For Desolate Hearts

Isaiah 54:1

… Labor to be conscious of the sad barrenness of the Church to which you belong! Has the Baptism pool not been stirred for the last five or six …

Farm Laborers

… is Apollos?” “Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?” The entire church belongs to him who has chosen …

Christus Et Ego

Galatians 2:20

… When a man is typically buried with Christ by the public act of Baptism, he cannot be dead for another or buried for another—nor can he rise …

The Special Call And The Unfailing Result

1 Corinthians 1:9

… These hands have baptized them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. And so far there appears reasonable evidence that …

The Nobleman's Faith

John 4:46-53

… Happy household! There was a grand Baptism soon after, when they all went to confess their faith in Jesus. Not only was the child cured, but the whole …

His Name—The Everlasting Father

Isaiah 9:6

… They believe in the Abrahamic Covenant much after the manner of the Jews. "We have Abraham as our father"— therefore we have a right to baptism. Therefore we …

The Glory, Unity and Triumph of the Church

John 17:22-3

… The Holy Spirit descended upon our Lord in His Baptism and abode upon Him so that in the power of the indwelling Spirit He lived, spoke, acted and …

Appreciative Correspondents, 1855-1890

… I have since baptized him, and received him into church-fellowship. Doubtless there are many similar cases of which we do not know. I trust you are again …

Seekers Directed and Encouraged

Jeremiah 29:13

… be your own—He has bought you with a price! When you were baptized in the name of The Sacred Three, did you mean it? If you did …

The Well-Beloved

… That union we do at this moment enjoy; and therefore do we eat of one bread, and drink of one cup, and are baptized into one Spirit, at …

The Gospel of Abraham's Sacrifice of Isaac

Romans 8:32

… have everlasting life, for this is His Gospel—"He that believes and is baptized shall be saved. But he that believes not shall be damned." What that damnation …

Seeking the Souls of Men

… The man was brought to repentance and faith ; he was baptized, joined the church, and a few years ago went home to Heaven.

Psalm 107

Psalm 107

… No matter what divides, the Lord will gather his own into one body, and first on earth by "one Lord, one faith, and one baptism", and then in …

The God of the Aged

Isaiah 46:4

… And with many it is the same house of God, where first they were dedicated to God in baptism. Surely, my brethren, if God had changed, we should …

Varying Voices–Pro and Con

… Here is a man who says the complete immersion, or something of the kind, of adults is necessary to baptism. These are his faults of doctrine ; but, if …

Are You Prepared To Die?

Jeremiah 12:5

… Be buried with Him in Baptism unto death and have part with Him in the reality symbolized in that blest ordinance and you will not dread Jordan's …

The Way of Salvation

Acts 4:12

… You have been baptized in your infancy; you regularly take the Lord’s Supper; you attend your church or chapel; and if you knew any other ceremonies you …

The Old Man Crucified

Romans 6:6

… I take the liberty also to refer you to two or three words which occur in the verse before the text, where he speaks of baptized Believers as …

The Fullness Of Christ—Received!

John 1:16

… Let me, then, just put the way of salvation plainly to you all. "He that believes and is baptized shall be saved." So said Christ. This was the …

Runaway Jonah and the Convenient Ship

Jonah 1:3

… Take, for instance, Believers' Baptism—they believe that it is Scriptural, but they say—"I never felt called upon to attend to it." As if we were not …

To Die Or Not To Die!

2 Corinthians 5:8

… We have no right to doubt. "He that believes and is baptized shall be saved." But some read it as though it said, "He that doubts shall be …

The Old, Old Story

Romans 5:6

… a church, well, his name is in the book, and he has been baptized, and so on, and he thinks he has nothing more to do with it …

The Parable of the Ark

Genesis 7:15

… He that believes and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believes not shall be damned."

Hatred Without Cause

John 15:25

… has Christ ever hurt thee? “Oh!” says one, “he has taken my wife and made her one of his children, and she has been baptized and comes to …

The Comforter

John 14:26

… moment, and then I have done with thee. “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved, and he that believeth not shall be damned.” Weary sinner, hellish …

Omniscience

Genesis 16:13

… he that believeth and is baptized shall be saved, and he that believeth not shall be damned.” Or, to give you Paul’s version, when he spoke to …

Effectual Calling

Luke 19:5

… Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and be baptized, and thou shalt be saved. I trust the Holy Spirit is calling you. Young man up there, young man …

A Bottle in the Smoke

Psalm 119:83

… Dost thou inquire what thou shouldst do to be saved? Again comes the old answer: “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and be baptized, and thou shalt be …

The Gospel'S Power In A Christian'S Life

Philippians 1:27

… Now hear the Word of God! "He that believes and is baptized shall be saved. He that believes not"—what?—"shall get to Heaven some other way?" NO …

Enquirers and Converts

… One brother, when he was giving his testimony before being baptized, said : — "The first time I came to hear Mr. Spurgeon in the Tabernacle, if you had asked …

Psalm 122

Psalm 122

… In a church one of the most delightful conditions is the compactness of unity: "one Lord, one faith, one baptism." A church should be one in creed and …

Forgiveness and Fear

Psalm 130:4

… He that believes and is baptized shall be saved." But no one can be saved without sin being pardoned— therefore, there is pardon for the sin of everyone …

Lions Lacking—But the Children Satisfied

Psalm 34:10

… You may take the youngest child of God—yon little boy ten years old, who has just been baptized, and received into the church. Ask what he is …

A Memorable Interview

John 20:27

… of our consecration of ourselves to His service? On that night you were baptized, you could sing sincerely— "High Heaven which heard the solemn vow, That vow renewed …