The Summation of All Things in Christ

Studies in Ephesians with a Local Church Emphasis

Lesson 67 : One Faith, One Baptism  (4:5)

Paul could have used ‘one faith’ either objectively or subjectively  –  Subjective would refer to the faith and trust as a means to our salvation  –  Objective would refer to the faith as the body of doctrines believers accept as truth  –  Could Paul have been referring to both senses?  –  ‘Baptism’ meant immersion  –  What is the difference between a translation and a transliteration?  –  Ceremonial washings prior to our NT baptism  –  ‘one Lord, one faith, one baptism’ all connected  –  Most accept this to refer to water baptism  –  Baptism and unity  –  Other controversial issues surrounding baptism  –  Note the lack of mention of the Lord’s Table