Apr 17, 2023

Join John, Ron, and Sam this week as they examine how the merger of the imperial ruling class & theological influences from leading Christian thinkers impacted the practice and doctrine of baptism, beginning with the 4th century Constantinian turn and progressing through the Reformation, Revivalism, and the Church...

Apr 10, 2023

While the scriptures serve as a critical foundation, the practice of baptism has also been influenced by a multitude of historical events. In this episode, John, Ron, and Sam explore the Jewish/Christian Schism of 100 AD and second-century Gnosticism's impact on the Church’s understanding of baptism. 

Apr 3, 2023

In what way does the flood in the time of Noah prefigure baptism? Is baptismal water magically regenerative? Why would a robe be baptized in blood and how does it fit our study? On today's episode of the After Class Podcast, Sam, Ron, and John conclude their reading of the Bible’s passages on baptism and present the...

Mar 27, 2023

Prompted by last weeks cliffhanger, Sam, Ron, and John resume with the question: If we are baptized to a new way of life, what does Paul mean when he wrote to the Corinthians about those who are baptized for the dead? Later in the episode, the guys touch on 're-repentance.' Should we get re-baptized later in life if we...

Mar 13, 2023

This week the guys continue through the book of Acts picking up with the first Gentile baptism and investigating tough questions. How do we make sense of the spirit coming on someone before baptism vs. after the laying on of hands? What are the social implications of baptism? 

Tune in with John, Ron, and Sam for part...