In the link to the interview above, I had the chance to connect with Dr. Andrew Ray Williams. He spent around four years trying to better understand the role of water baptism in the Pentecostal experience, and within the broader Christian traditions. He studied this topic from so many angles – as a pastor, a scholar, and as a lay person thinking about this topic. I asked him several questions and he has a really unique and helpful perspective as we try to navigate understanding water baptism, not just as a Pentecostal, but as a Christian.
If you’re free on Monday, March 6th at 10am (EST), you are welcome to watch this pre-recorded interview live with both Dr. Andrew Ray Williams and myself. Dr. Williams and I will be available to respond to your comments in the live chat in YouTube. So be sure to sign into YouTube from 10am-11:10am (EST) on March 6th. And even if you don’t join us at that specific time, you’ll be able to watch it at your own time after it plays live on YouTube.
The following includes the contents and time stamps for this interview:
Contents of the video:
0:00 – Introduction
2:24-6:18: Why Write on Water Baptism
6:19-14:16: Infant Baptism or Believers’ Baptism?
14:17-18:33: But Infants Can’t Repent and Believe?
18:34-20:35: Should People Be Allowed to Rebaptize?
20:36-23:13: Biblical Precedent for Infant Baptism?
23:13-24:25: Acts 2:37-41
24:26-36:43: The Connection Between Water Baptism and Salvation
36:44-46:43: The Connection Between Water Baptism and the Work of the Spirit
46:44-49:17: Myths about Water Baptism
49:18-52:16: A Pentecostal Reflection on Water Baptism for Today’s Church
52:17-56:10: Recommendations for Pentecostal Churches on Water Baptism
56:11-1:04:48: Footwashing as an Important Rite
1:04:49-1:08:37: Final Comments
Let me know your thoughts on the video in the comments section in YouTube.
Blessings!
Josh Samuel
