The Great Commission and Baptism

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.    T-F-I Statement for the Baptist Position.                                                                                    3

   1.4.   T-F-I It is Taught by Christ                                                                                                   3

      1.4.1.   T-F-I Matthew 28:19.                                                                                                    3

         1.4.1.1.    T-F-I To Disciple is to Bring to Faith.                                                                      4

         1.4.1.2.    T-F-I The Command to Teach Requires Adults.                                                      4

2.    T-F-I Statement Against the Baptist Position.                                                                             6

   2.4.   T-F-I The Context of the "Believe and be Baptized" Verses.                                                 6

   2.5.   T-F-I A Scriptural Precedent that Must be Considered.                                                        6

      2.5.1.   T-F-I Romans 4 and Genesis 17.                                                                                   7

      2.5.2.   T-F-I The Ramifications of Romans 4 and Genesis 17.                                                   7

      2.5.3.   T-F-I Part 1 Falls Short of Establishing Believer's Baptism as Scriptural                          7

3.    T-F-I Statement for Infant Baptism..                                                                                        10

   3.4.   T-F-I Great Commission: Not Pro Believer’s Baptism - Pro Infant Baptism..                       10

      3.4.1.   T-F-I The Great Commission Does Not Tell Us to Teach First, Then Baptize.               10

         3.4.1.1.    T-F-I "Disciple" is a Better Translation Than "Teach"                                              11

         3.4.1.2.    T-F-I The Best Translation of "Baptizing" and "Teaching" in Vss. 19 and 20.           11

            3.4.1.2.1.        T-F-I Time.                                                                                                  11  

            3.4.1.2.2.        T-F-I Cause.                                                                                               12

            3.4.1.2.3.        T-F-I Condition.                                                                                          12

            3.4.1.2.4.        T-F-I Concession.                                                                                       12

            3.4.1.2.5.        T-F-I Purpose.                                                                                            13

            3.4.1.2.6.        T-F-I Manner or Means.                                                                             13

         3.4.1.3.    T-F-I Two Main Implications to the Above.                                                           15

            3.4.1.3.1.        T-F-I Baptism Mentioned Before Teaching.                                                 15

            3.4.1.3.2.        T-F-I Making Disciples "By Baptizing" is Compatible with Infant Baptism..   16

      3.4.2.   T-F-I Faith Is Not a Necessary Prerequisite to Being a Disciple                                  16

         3.4.2.1.    T-F-I Luke 14:26 and 33.                                                                                     17

         3.4.2.2.    T-F-I Four Passages That Must Also Be Considered.                                            17

            3.4.2.2.1.        T-F-I John 2:11.                                                                                         18

            3.4.2.2.2.        T-F-I John 16:29-31.                                                                                 18

            3.4.2.2.3.        T-F-I John 6:61 and 64.                                                                             18

            3.4.2.2.4.        T-F-I John 17:12.                                                                                      19

            3.4.2.2.5.        T-F-I The Greek Term Translated "Disciple".                                             19

         3.4.2.3.    T-F-I "Discipleship" Is Used In A General Sense As Well As A Narrow Sense.    19

4.    Statement Against Infant Baptism..                                                                                          21

 

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