John Piper Quotes about Baptism

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I do not elevate the time or mode of baptism to a primary doctrine.

I do not elevate the time or mode of baptism to a primary doctrine.

John Piper

Baptism, Doctrine, Primaries

John Piper (2013). “Brothers, We Are Not Professionals: A Plea to Pastors for Radical Ministry”, p.155, B&H Publishing Group

In Colossians 2:12 and 1 Peter 3:21 baptism is an expression of the faith of the person being baptized. I [do] not see how an infant could properly receive this ordinance as an expression of his or her faith.

John Piper

Expression, Baptism, Peter

John Piper (2013). “Brothers, We Are Not Professionals: A Plea to Pastors for Radical Ministry”, p.158, B&H Publishing Group