Emphasis Preaching Journal

Baptism has been a point of contention and controversy almost since the beginning of the church. Down through the ages, arguments have raged about the amount of water, the way it should be dispensed, and what it should mean. Almost as many meanings and methods of baptism have emerged as we have expressions and divisions in the church. My particular tradition practices immersion for those old enough to understand what it means to confess faith in the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Historically, we have contended this was the New Testament practice.