Introduction to New Birth: Conversion and Baptism
Co-author Michael Strickland introduces New Birth: Conversion and Baptism and gives an overview of the book.
New Birth Author Q&A – Anessa Westbrook and Michael Strickland with Daniel McCoy
Join Anessa Westbrook and Michael Strickland, authors of New Birth: Conversion and Baptism, and Daniel McCoy as they talk about the why, how, and when of baptism.
Q&A – 3 Questions We’ve Started Asking at Baptism
*Editor’s Note: Sometimes a church’s expectations for a new believer are fuzzy. Is regular church attendance a good goal, or should we be aiming higher? How should we communicate Jesus’ sober call to deny ourselves and follow him alongside his promise of grace and forgiveness for all who call upon his name? I recently had […]
Baptism, Salvation, and Discipleship
Conversion is a big deal in Scripture. Even the angels rejoice, Jesus tells us, for “there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents” (Luke 15:10). Surely this is because when a person expresses repentant faith, God releases his lavish and forgiving grace. And the faith that leads […]
Baptism is Beautiful
Baptism is probably the most beautiful thing we will witness this side of heaven. I’ve been in the church for a long time, and I’ve heard a lot of sermons on baptism. Most of them go something like this: “The Bible says you should get baptized, so get baptized.” This is true, and we need […]
Forthcoming: ‘Baptism According to Scripture: A Clear, Short, and Unfiltered Guide’
April 22, 2025 Coming soon! Bobby Harrington has written a book called Baptism According to Scripture: A Clear, Short, and Unfiltered Guide. In the book, Bobby will tackle the following topics: How God offers us new life. How baptism expresses faith in Jesus. How baptism expresses repentance. How baptism imparts the indwelling Spirit. Whom baptism […]
