The Sacraments

The Sacraments

Catholic Outlook

Catholic Outlook

“He who believes and is baptized will be saved” — Mark 16:16

———— The Sacramental Principle ————

Articles

When God Works Through Physical Things

The biblical foundation of the sacraments

————— Baptism —————

Articles

Baptism and the New Birth

What did Jesus mean when he said we must be born of water and the Spirit?

What Does Baptism Actually Do?

Forgiveness, new birth, and the gift of the Holy Spirit

Must Baptism Be by Full Immersion?

Does the meaning of the Greek word determine how baptism must be performed?

What About the Thief on the Cross?

Does the thief on the cross prove that baptism is not required for salvation?

Dialogues

Why I Believe in Baptismal Regeneration

A letter to my brother in which I explain why I think baptismal regeneration is true

On Baptism

A discussion of the early Christians’ beliefs about baptism
        Part 2

On Baptismal Regeneration

A discussion of the biblical and historical evidence for baptismal regeneration

On John 3:5

A discussion of the meaning of the word “water” in John 3:5

————— The Eucharist —————

Dialogues

On the Literal Interpretation of John 6

What did Jesus mean by “Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life”?

On the Real Presence of Christ

A humorously sarcastic discussion of Ignatius of Antioch’s comments about the Eucharist