Did Jesus Teach Water Baptism Saves? (Part 1)
When we consider what the Lord Jesus himself taught it becomes very clear that salvation comes by believing in him, and not by a ritual involving water.
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When we consider what the Lord Jesus himself taught it becomes very clear that salvation comes by believing in him, and not by a ritual involving water.
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When we consider the scriptures from within the first-century Jewish idioms, is it the water baptism or the Spirit baptism that is required?
When we consider what the Lord Jesus himself taught it becomes very clear that salvation comes by believing in him, and not by a ritual involving water.
Is one-pastor rule really biblical? Learn how the early church functioned and what Scripture teaches about leadership, elders, and the role of pastors.
When we consider the scriptures from within the first-century Jewish idioms, is it the water baptism or the Spirit baptism that is required?
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In this groundbreaking work, T. Alex Tennent explains: ‘We are not cleansed and sanctified by ceremonial washing in water but by the spiritual washing that comes from the Lord and the word of God.’ There is a lot I enjoy about this book. T. Alex Tennent makes a lot of sense and I believe does a better job cutting the word straight than any author I have ever read.
I found Alex’s book to be affirming of several things that previously seemed to be conflicting scriptures. Reading his renditions brought clarity to obvious oddities created over the years by many translations.
He goes beyond my lexicon searching’s and adds insights by bringing the actual Greek and Hebrew to light.
I am thankful for this study as well as his intriguing YouTube presentations!
Initial Note from Matt:
Thanks… FYI… that may be the best theological book I’ve read in 20 years—and that says a lot, as I read 3–5 books per week! 🙂 I loved your book! We’ll talk soon, as your book leaves me with many questions… and that is a good thing!
Later, Matt added:
This book amazed me and left me in awe! I have not received such a wonderful scriptural revelation in 20 years. Mr. Tennent has truly done his research here—laying out and building truth upon truth, just as the scriptures say: “line upon line, precept upon precept.” He builds an undeniable case in my heart and mind for this precious, refreshing, and religiously freeing truth about our Lord’s true intention for what many refer to as The Last Supper—for anyone who will read this book with an open heart… if you dare!
I once heard someone say, “Most men and women have not had a new thought since puberty.” I’d say a hearty amen—especially about the religious and Christian world. Too many of us, for far too long, have never questioned anything we’ve been taught by the clergy or church leaders. Could this be why the Church has become so anemic and weak in bringing about any significant, positive change in our world and culture over the last 200 years?
I applaud Mr. Tennent’s willingness to lay aside bias and preconceived ideas to flesh out this groundbreaking truth. We need more spiritual pioneers and trailblazers like him to bring the Christian world into greater power and freedom.
If you read this book with an open and curious heart (and I pray you do!), it will transform you. It will free you in new ways. God will use this book to help you move from religion into relationship—with Him and with His Church!
—Matt
