173: Is Baptism Necessary?

Jeremy shares a basic visual about New vs. Old Testament priority in hermeneutics before working through a bucket of quotes from Covenantalists about their approach to the Bible. His goal is for you to know and love the chronological-contextual method of reading Scripture.   Do Theology is part of Foundations Media. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org https://dotheology.com https://store.dotheology.com https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DoTheology   Contact Us: [email protected] https://twitter.com/dotheology https://facebook.com/dotheology   Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/DoTheology   0:00 Introduction 2:30 Why This Is Important 5:13 Visualizing the Two Methods 12:37 The Gospel as the Real Substance 29:19 The Whole and Its Parts 36:29 Israel and the Church 40:54 Reinterpretation of the OT 49:47 Conscience Chatter

Is baptism necessary for believers? What if someone claiming to be a Christian decided not to be baptized? Does this really matter? Listen as Kenn makes his return to the Chartology series making the case that baptism is indeed a primary issue.   Do Theology is part of Foundations Media. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org   https://dotheology.com https://store.dotheology.com https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DoTheology   Contact Us: [email protected] https://twitter.com/dotheology​​ https://facebook.com/dotheology​   Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/DoTheology

Jeremy seeks to define the bare-minimum for what could be considered a “local church”—and to distinguish that from the additional elements that often cloud our view. Download the visual here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J0dMz32IDuRyXLWY8AHLCI3CuBFVoz0Z/view?usp=sharing   Do Theology is part of Foundations Media. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org https://dotheology.com https://store.dotheology.com https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DoTheology   Contact Us: [email protected] https://twitter.com/dotheology https://facebook.com/dotheology   Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/DoTheology   0:00 Introduction 2:04 Why the Local Church Matters 6:41 Historical Definitions of the Church 19:55 My Minimum Definition 43:30 Pragmatic Elements beyond the Minimum 47:39 Amenities Even Further Beyond 52:15 Conscience Chatter

Jeremy takes a look at the vast landscape of Protestantism, breaking down several general categories that Protestant churches fit into. He has made a new visual, available for download. This look at Protestantism gives examples of denominations that are both sound and erroneous, and it doesn't include restorationist movements. It is sure to be accepted by everyone as a perfect primer on the subject.   Download the visual here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LWH6ROQtTjfF_ZoTSF2pc_8shLtfXG8D/view?usp=sharing   Here's the series on Protestant Perspectives on Sanctification: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPKMiYalFd0I   Here's the video defining what "Reformed" means: https://youtu.be/feUSZpBy_FM?si=gcMw7NCQ3QzPGRyr   Do Theology is part of Foundations Media. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org   https://dotheology.com https://store.dotheology.com https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DoTheology   Contact Us: [email protected] https://twitter.com/dotheology https://facebook.com/dotheology   Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/DoTheology   0:00 Introduction 2:26 A New Chart 6:16 An Old Chart 8:51 Lutheran 14:03 Reformed 21:23 Baptist 29:31 Anabaptist 33:36 Anglican 36:52 Wesleyan 41:11 Pentecostal 47:05 Concluding Thoughts 50:23 Conscience Chatter

Jeremy and Kenn were back together at the Entrusted Conferences at Indian Hills Community Church in Lincoln NE, where they discussed the reality of suffering in keeping with the theme of the conference: Suffering Well. Watch all the sessions here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6hQ26pM6KzA2aLQ5eFz2hfCEpcSvyHBC   Do Theology is part of Foundations Media. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org   https://dotheology.com https://store.dotheology.com https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DoTheology   Contact Us: [email protected] https://twitter.com/dotheology​​ https://facebook.com/dotheology​   Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/DoTheology

In this episode, Jeremy, a non-denominationalist, shares his thoughts on how denominationalism could actually be a blessing within the design of God to reach the world.   Do Theology is part of Foundations Media. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org   https://dotheology.com https://store.dotheology.com https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DoTheology   Contact Us: [email protected] https://twitter.com/dotheology https://facebook.com/dotheology   Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/DoTheology   0:00 Introduction 3:09 The Importance of Unity 5:33 Primary vs. Secondary 16:57 Different Groups in the NT 22:27 Spurgeon’s Support of Sectarianism 25:26 Paul/Barnabas Division 27:31 The Final Analysis 31:38 Conscience Chatter

Jeremy seeks to bother everyone by giving his personal opinion about thirteen different Bible translations. Do Theology is part of Foundations Media. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org https://dotheology.com https://store.dotheology.com https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DoTheology Contact Us: [email protected] https://twitter.com/dotheology https://facebook.com/dotheology Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/DoTheology 0:00 Introduction 3:50 NASB1995 6:41 NASB2020 8:45 NIV 13:04 NIrV 18:35 The Message 21:21 NRSV 25:27 ESV 29:49 KJV 40:21 NKJV 43:43 NET 47:38 CSB 52:26 NLT 56:53 LSB 1:03:02 A New Translation? 1:07:58 Conscience Chatter

Pastor Jesse Randolph of Indian Hills Community Church and the Sound Words podcast joins the show to talk about the imputation of the active obedience of Christ doctrine. It may sound complicated, but it's much more ubiquitous than one might realize! He and Jeremy critique the doctrine and offer a biblical substitute.    Do Theology is part of Foundations Media. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org   https://dotheology.com https://store.dotheology.com https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DoTheology   Contact Us: [email protected] https://twitter.com/dotheology https://facebook.com/dotheology   Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/DoTheology   0:00 Introductory Matters 4:44 Jesse's Thesis  7:32 Defining Active Obedience 10:12 Defining Imputation 17:25 Is It a Gospel Issue? 19:51 Active Obedience Origins 30:42 How Active Obedience Is Unbiblical 44:52 Theological Problems with This Doctrine 47:44 What About Regrets? 51:00 Conscience Chatter

Jeremy dips his toe into the dangerous waters of opinion. And he asserts his own! While keeping doctrine in its place, Jeremy argues that Christians should pursue burial instead of cremation.   Do Theology is part of Foundations Media. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org   https://dotheology.com https://store.dotheology.com https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DoTheology   Contact Us: [email protected] https://twitter.com/dotheology https://facebook.com/dotheology   Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/DoTheology   0:00 Introduction 2:19 Opinions Shared on X 7:04 Jeremy's Opinion 7:57 The Doctrine Chart 10:56 "Fitting" vs. "Sinful" 19:17 A Brief History of Cremation 23:18 Burial Better Reflects Biblical Teaching 31:31 Burial Is Better Stewardship 38:40 Burial Is A Better Witness 47:05 What About Money? 53:30 Conscience Chatter

Jeremy digs in to extra-dispensational dispensationalism, describing the foundation of their view and critiquing it. A popular Bible teacher on TV, Les Feldick, is examined in particular.   Do Theology is part of Foundations Media. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org   https://dotheology.com https://store.dotheology.com https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DoTheology   Contact Us: [email protected] https://twitter.com/dotheology https://facebook.com/dotheology   Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/DoTheology   0:00 Introduction 1:52 Who Was Les Feldick? 5:47 Pride in Two Directions 11:07 What Is Mid-Acts Dispensationalism? 15:00 The Two Gospels 26:53 The Mid-Acts Chart 30:41 A Mid-Acts Table 36:38 More Mid-Acts Errors 41:10 Responding to Mid-Acts Arguments 55:49 Conscience Chatter