“Many Christians today are unfamiliar with the fencing of the table. It’s as foreign to them as church discipline (Matt. 16:18–19; 18:15–18). This is partly because mainline and broad evangelical ministers stopped fencing the table a long time ago. Consequently, some Christians are deeply offended by the practice. What some fail to understand, however, is […]
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“WHAT WE OUGHT TO THINK ABOUT, of course, as we partake is the whole range of biblical truths concerning Christ’s life and death. Some may be able to think in theologically precise ways at the table. Others (like me) who are easily distracted may need to stick to a few simple concepts and connections. May
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“Specifically, baptism is a sign and seal of the benefit of forgiveness (Acts 2:38; 22:16) and of regeneration (Titus 3:5), a being incorporated into the fellowship with Christ and His Church (Rom. 6:4). Therefore baptism is ministered not only to such adults as have been won for Christ through the work of missions, but to
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