A Plain Answer: Baptism and the Visibility Paradigm - Rev. Dr. P. Andrew Sandlin

Christian baptism derives its significance from the administration of a very visible, literal act in or by ordinary water. As we read Romans 6, we see that living as a Christian is possible only in vital union with the crucified and risen Lord Jesus Christ. The visible instrument of this union is baptism (Cf. Romans 6:3). Typically, baptism is memorialized with a visible certificate. Again, our baptism is a visible, tactile, dateable act. For the Apostle Paul, baptism marks union with Christ. While regeneration is an internal transformation, baptism is an external transition, and the latter is just as important as the former. Today, we discuss Christian baptism. We do so broadly, including subjects being young and old, and including all modes. Here is his substack, and the article we talk about: https://pandrewsandlin.substac....k.com/p/baptism-and- Dr. P. Andrew Sandlin, Dan Elmendorf