The Baptism of Tears

Will Taylor

Oct 13, 2025

Short Articles

When people realize their sin and their need for Jesus, the tears flow. When the Word of God is spoken, it cuts deeply. Our tears are a baptism that shows God how sorry we are and how ready we are to let Christ remove our sins and return us to the Father.

Commitments of Baptism

Keith Gingerich

Sep 30, 2025

Sermons

To what does the applicant for baptism commit himself when he makes his solemn vows in the presence of God and the congregation of witnesses? As he kneels and submits to this command of the Lord of the church, what is he promising?

Why We Reject Child Evangelism

Sherwin Weaver

Apr 28, 2021

Short Articles

A congregation sits hushed as a child barely six years old gives a testimony before his baptism and union with the church. Several times he loses his train of thought, and the pastor must prompt him. At last he finishes and is baptized on his testimony... What do you think of this picture?

Rebaptism: Why or Why Not?

Glenn Wenger

Nov 19, 2020

Short Articles

Can the insincerity of one who is baptized, void the baptism? Should they be rebaptized?

Baptism: What It Is, Why It Is, and the Responsibilities It Incurs

Glenn Wenger

Oct 31, 2020

e-Books

An in-depth discussion on baptism as taught in the Scriptures, with various types of baptisms examined, and a close look at the baptismal events mentioned in the New Testament

The Ordinance of Baptism

Lyndon Burkholder

Aug 14, 2020

Short Articles

Baptism is an ordinance that Jesus mentioned, and Himself practiced. The early church understood baptism to be a necessary step of obedience. What is the significance of this rite? How can we maintain a Scriptural view and practice of this ordinance?

Early Anabaptist Positions on Believer's Baptism and a Challenge for Today

Edwin Eby

Aug 13, 2020

Short Articles

The Anabaptists were named thusly because of their belief in adult baptism. But why did they refuse to validate or practice infant baptism, even at the risk of losing their lives? A brief look at the reasons for their position on believer's baptism and the Scriptural basis for it.