Episode 17

Children, Baptism, & Conversion

Published on: 26th August, 2024

The question isn't simply about the right age to baptize children; it's deeper than that. The real inquiry is, "What is baptism?" and "When is the appropriate time to baptize anyone?" Churches must thoughtfully reflect on the biblical teachings and implications of baptism. Faithful teaching on this ordinance is especially critical in light of a decades-long decline in doctrinal carefulness. Understanding the biblical essence of conversion, particularly in relation to children and conversion, is essential for faithfully handling the command to baptize new believers.


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The Fire and Bones Podcast
Developing a fire for the message and application of the gospel
A weekly conversation connecting God’s word to everyday life with pastors Nathan Loudin and Michael Crosswhite.

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Michael Crosswhite

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I've been the Pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama since 2017. I am the husband to Andrea, and the father of 3. I am also the cultivator of the finest chili recipe this side of the Mississippi.

Nathan Loudin

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I grew up in the Piney Woods of East Texas as a pastor's son. Being on the inside, I saw the worst of the church. But the Lord has brought me to see the glory of the gospel and the worth of the church. My wife and I have four wonderful children and an average dog. I love good BBQ and there is a lot of it in Austin, Tx.

The joys in 1 Thessalonians 2:13 are what make me want to wake up and preach another day.