The Quest for Apostolic Continuity: Navigating the Claims of Eastern Orthodoxy

In recent years, there has been a notable surge in conversions to Eastern Orthodoxy. This trend may be attributed to its alleged guardianship of the original apostolic teachings and sacred traditions; an appealing alternative for Protestants who are frustrated with the fragmentation and pop-culture orientation prevailing in the protestant ecosystem. However, an evaluation of these … Continue reading The Quest for Apostolic Continuity: Navigating the Claims of Eastern Orthodoxy →

Bridge Over Troubled Waters: Uniting Restorationist and Evangelical Views of Baptism (Part 2)

Baptism stands as a pivotal sacrament within the Christian tradition, a rite of passage that has sparked theological discourse since the earliest days of the Church. In my previous article on baptism, I demonstrated how saving faith apart from water baptism was somewhat foreign to the New Testament church. While baptism was not a hard … Continue reading Bridge Over Troubled Waters: Uniting Restorationist and Evangelical Views of Baptism (Part 2) →

Bridge Over Troubled Waters: Uniting Restorationist and Evangelical Views of Baptism (Part 1)

I'll never forget my baptism. I was fourteen years old. Both my mother and I were baptized on the same day in a pond right next to our church. Many other church members, both newer and more mature believers, were baptized at this bi-annual baptism service. Before each baptism, the person being baptized got to … Continue reading Bridge Over Troubled Waters: Uniting Restorationist and Evangelical Views of Baptism (Part 1) →

Bridging the Waters of Paedobaptists and Credobaptists

In this article, the Middle Ground is taking on an often debated question related to baptism: Who should be baptized? Credobaptists claim that baptism is reserved only for believers, while Paedobaptists claim that infants should be included. This issue has caused a great divide between denominations and churches. Baptist and Pentecostal denominations, as well as … Continue reading Bridging the Waters of Paedobaptists and Credobaptists →