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Active Arguments From the Book Believer's Baptism
In the first section below entitled Baptist Arguments an outline of the contents of Dr. Wellum's chapter in the book Believer's Baptism: Sign of the New Covenant in Christ is given. As each section is discussed via emails and theological forums the end result will be evaluated. If the section continues to hold the day and has not been countered, it will remain as shown and changed to bold print. If, in the exchanges it is refuted, or shown to not be relevant, it will be grayed out and the material will be moved to the Inactive category. As mentioned elsewhere, any material currently listed inactive is still open to be brought up and re-considered. To do so, simply send an email making your case. In the second section, Paedo-Baptist Arguments, a case from the perspective of covenant theology is made against Dr. Wellum's position. That material will be covered in the same fashion. Note: to go to the material for each section click on the number of that section, for example, 4.1.2.1. Please see the invitation to take a survey at the bottom of this page. * * * * *
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4 STATEMENT AGAINST INFANT BAPTISM.
4.1 Jeremiah 31: The New Covenant Disproves the Practice of Infant Baptism.
4.1.1 The Theological Category "The Covenant of Grace."
4.1.2 The Nature of the Abrahamic Covenant and Its Relation to Other Biblical Covenants.
4.1.2.1 The Abrahamic Covenant Does Not Equal the New Covenant. Covenant Theologians Wrongly Reduce the Abrahamic Covenant To Only Its Spiritual Aspects.
4.1.2.2.1 The Natural or Physical Seed.
4.1.2.2.2 The Natural Yet Special Seed of Abraham.
4.1.2.2.3 The Messiah.
4.1.2.2.4 The Spiritual Seed of Abraham.
4.1.2.3 Covenant Theologians Consider the Genealogical Principle Unchanged in the NT.
4.1.2.4 Two Implications of the Above.
4.1.2.4.1 The Abrahamic Covenant Does Not Equal the New Covenant.
4.1.2.4.2 The Genealogical Principle Is Reinterpreted in the New Testament. The Promise of the Land Confines the Abrahamic Covenant to the Old Testament. The Newness of the New Covenant and the Nature of the Church.
4.1.3.1 Baptists Do Not Deny Grace in the Old Testament. From "Tribal" Structure to "Priesthood of All Believers." A Change in the Nature of the Covenant People.
4.1.3.4 The New Covenant Began at the Cross. Christ as Mediator Requires Change in Membership. Baptism -- Only for Believers.
4.1.3.7 Paedo-Baptist Warning and Apostasy Passages. The Relationship Between Circumcision and Baptism.
4.1.4.1 Circumcision Was the Sign of the Abrahamic Covenant. Primary Purpose of Circumcision: Prepare for the Messiah. As Circumcision Was Incorporated into the Mosaic Covenant Its Role Expanded. 4.1.4.4 Circumcision Ceased At the Cross - Baptism Is Now the Covenantal Sign. 4.1.4.5 Circumcision Marked a Nation and Was a Type. Baptism Differs from Circumcision - It Signifies a Believer's Union with Christ.
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2 STATEMENT AGAINST BELIEVER’S BAPTISM.
2.1 The New Covenant of Jeremiah 31 Does Not Disprove Infant Baptism.
2.1.1 The New Covenant Did Not Annul the Abrahamic Covenant.
2.1.1.1 At Its Inception The Mosaic Covenant Did Not Annul the
2.1.1.2 The New Covenant Clearly Replaced the Mosaic Covenant.
2.1.1.2.1 Jeremiah 31:32.
2.1.1.2.2 Christ the High Priest.
2.1.1.2.3 The Tabernacle.
2.1.1.3 The Scriptures Do Not Teach That the New Covenant Replaced the Abrahamic Covenant.
2.1.1.3.1 Relevant Statements by Dr. Wellum.
2.1.1.3.2 Reisinger’s Four Seeds of Abraham.
2.1.1.3.2.1 The New Covenant Replacing The Old Covenant.
2.1.1.3.2.2 Promises to Abraham: Ended or Fulfilled.
2.1.1.4 There Is New Testament Evidence That the Abrahamic Covenant Still Exists.
2.1.2 Baptism Is Not the Sign of the New Covenant.
2.1.2.1 Not All Covenants Have Signs.
2.1.2.2 The New Covenant Does Not Have a Sign.
2.1.2.3 Baptism As the Sign of the New Covenant Is a Theological Oddity.
2.1.2.4 This Is a Significant Gap in the Baptist Argument.
2.1.3 The New Covenant Is Not the Same As the Church.
2.1.3.1 Nowhere Does the Bible Teach That the Church and the New Covenant are the Same.
2.1.3.2 The Abrahamic Covenant Defines the Church.
2.1.4 How One Joins the Abrahamic Covenant Is Consistent.
2.1.4.1 How One Became a Member of the Abrahamic Covenant in the Old Testament.
2.1.4.2 How One Becomes a Member of the Abrahamic Covenant in the New Testament.
2.1.4.3 Paedo-Baptists Are Consistent.
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