Baptism

About the Book

            I saw the need to write this Volume FIRST, Volume V, “Come Let Us Reason Together, Water Baptism, Is It Necessary To Be Baptized In Water To Be Born Again?”.the reason “is fivefold:

1.  “Oneness/Apostolics” believe it is necessary to preach the Godhead to show why they believe how any believer should be baptized in water;

2.  “Trinitarian” believe that the “Great Commission” started and ended in the twenty-eighth Chapter of Matthew;

3.  ,There are those who believe “Sprinkling” is the way to be baptized ;

4.  Our modern “TV Evangelist” who started the “Sinners Prayer”,  never once mentioning Water Baptism, and

5.  There is that Sect of Believers who cling to the belief: (1) Once Saved, Always Saved!” (2) Water Baptism is “part of works” therefore, it is not needed because we are saved by grace alone.

            This volume examines the genesis of Water Baptism, as set forth in the Bible. We approach this subject as if we had no preconceived notion which way is either the right or the wrong way to baptize, or whether not it is an essential element of salvation.

            We examine, in depth, all Scriptures in King James Authorized Version, which mention or set forth Water Baptism.

            What this Volume does not do, is give dates, times, or the history, when any group or groups of believers, decided to follow or change what is set forth in the Bible regarding Water Baptism.

            Therefore, in one aspect, it is very simplistically, set forth, as it examines the deep things of God’s Word, not just man’s teaching or traditions. Mark wwrote in 12:37 “David therefore himself calleth him Lord, and whence is He then His Son? And the common people heard Him gladly.”

About the Author

            My first venture toward being a prolific writer started at the in the 4^th grade at Lincoln Grammar School, in Tulare, California. That school year I read 100’s of books and wrote thirty-four (34) book reports.

            When in the 9^th through the 12 grade at Tulare Union High School read the entire works of William Shakespeare and most of the works of Chaucer, as well as most of the classics and wrote book report on every book that I read.

            While in the US Air Force in Germany, re-wrote the US Postal Operating Manual which was accepted and adopted. also wrote all of the love letters for the members of my squadron.

            While attending for (4) Bible College in Columbus, Ohio, wrote at least 1000 papers, book reports and essays, while working full time in the US Post Office.

            During my career following matriculation; As Administrator for Training, for Contra Costa Supt of Schools, wrote testing programs; wrote, developed, implemented, monitored, evaluated, and wrote copious reports for training programs; reviewed and evaluated proposed Human Resource projects applications,

            Wrote, developed, implemented, monitored, evaluated, and wrote copious reports for training programs, for the US Department of Labor.

            As the Tribal Administrator for the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe wrote, developed, and implemented a Drug Testing Program; rewrote the Personal Policies and Procedures for Tribe; wrote, developed, implemented, monitored, and evaluated, training programs

            Now as a Business Consultants, conduct feasibility studies and write and develop business plans, grant applications, for clients.

            After preaching one Sunday Morning, Dr. James Ware came up to me and stated “You quoted over fifty or more (50+) Scriptures verses; you need to start writing Books

So here we are. These are the first two (2) of twenty-two (22) that have been written and are in my computer.