09 - Baptism Through First-Century Eyes

The Learning Laborers · Feb 13, 2023 · 1h 11m

What did first-century baptisms look like? How was it similar to other rituals of the time? How was it different? In this episode Taylor interviews Denver about baptism in the early church. Denver believes that a thoughtful examination of the historical and cultural context of this important ritual will lead to an even richer understanding of its theological significance for the church today. Together, Denver and Taylor explore immersion rituals in the first century, John the Baptizer's ministry, Jesus' baptism, and early Christian baptism. They end with a discussion about how church leaders…