Baptism: Changing the Ordinance, Breaking the Covenant

December 3, 2007 by · Leave a Comment
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In 740 B.C., Isaiah recorded this prophecy: “The earth also is defiled . . . because they have transgressed the laws, changed the ordinance, broken the everlasting covenant” (Isaiah 24: 5).

Baptism by Immersion: Following Christ’s Example

October 20, 2007 by · Leave a Comment
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Believing in Christ and faithfully following His example is the essence of being Christian. Thus the first and foremost reason for receiving the ordinance of baptism is . . . to honor His words “come follow me.”