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There exists a popular myth among skeptics and non-believers that Jesus did not really rise from the dead. What may have happened, they suggest, is that Peter and/or Paul experienced some kind of hallucination or vision of Jesus after His death. Our guest again this week on the Profile, resurrection scholar Dr. Gary Habermas, argues however, that in order for this hypothesis even to get off the ground, the skeptic must first establish the truth of a purely naturalistic worldview, which, Gary believes, cannot be done. Naturalistic refutations of Jesus' resurrection fail to provide any significant challenge to the narratives found in the four Gospel accounts of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Dr. Gary Habermas has dedicated his professional life to the examination of the relevant historical, philosophical, and theological issues surrounding the death and resurrection of Jesus. His extensive list of publications and debates provides a thorough account of the current state of the issue. He has also contributed more than 60 chapters or articles to additional books, and over 100 articles and reviews in journals and other publications. In recent years, he has been a visiting or adjunct professor at about 15 different graduate schools and seminaries in the United States and abroad. Dr. Habermas is a Distinguished Research Professor of Apologetics and Philosophy. He is married to Eileen and they have seven children and 11 grandchildren. https://www.liberty.edu/divinity/seminary/faculty/gary-habermas/Gary's Books (2024), On the Resurrection: Refutations, Vol 2 of 4, Broadman & Holman, Academic, ISBN: 978-1-0877-7862-4, https://www.amazon.com/on-the-resurrection-volume-2/dp/108777862X Free Profiles from Watchman Fellowship! Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Bart Ehrman by Dr. Rhyne Putman: watchman.org/Ehrman Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Atheism by Dr. Robert M. Bowman: watchman.org/Atheism Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Agnosticism by W. Russell Crawford: watchman.org/Agnostic Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Mythicism by Dr. Robert Stewart and Marilyn Stewart: watchman.org/Mythicism Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.PROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (660 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: watchman.org/notebook. SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © 2025 Watchman Fellowship, Inc.
Most people assume baptism for the dead has ancient roots—but it didn't even exist in early Mormonism. In this epidsode, we trace the origins of the LDS temple ordinance and compare it to what the Bible really teaches.We'll look at:The Book of Mormon's warning against postmortem salvationJoseph Smith's evolving revelations in the 1840sWhy 1 Corinthians 15:29 is not what the LDS Church claims it isAnd what the Bible says about death, judgment, and salvation⛔ Don't miss why this doctrine is more dangerous than it seems.
This episode is kind of a break from the series through the Book of Mormon.1 Corinthians 15:29 is a verse that has confounded many Christians and spawned up to 30 possible interpretations. It is the only verse that mentions people being "baptized for the dead."This episode will explain five interpretations for "baptized for the dead":submitting to the "baptism" of suffering and death itself for Jesusa ritual of being baptized over/on behalf of a dead body or as a proxy for a dead personbeing baptized for one's own dead body that will never be resurrectedbeing baptized into the church to replace saints who have diedbeing baptized in the name of Christ who is still deadI present which one of these I currently hold.Sources Cited:John Chrysostom's Homily 40 on 1 Corinthians1 Corinthians 15 in Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible by John Wesley [1754-65]1 Corinthians 15 in Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible by Matthew HenryScriptures Referenced:1 Corinthians 15:1,3-4,12,16-19,29-30,32Acts 17:18,32Matthew 20:22Galatians 6:17; 2:20John 1:25; 4:1-2*** Please contribute to the Hurricane relief fund for A.M. Brewster ***We value your feedback!Have questions for Truthspresso? Contact us!
This episode is kind of a break from the series through the Book of Mormon.1 Corinthians 15:29 is a verse that has confounded many Christians and spawned up to 30 possible interpretations. It is the only verse that mentions people being "baptized for the dead."This episode will explain five interpretations for "baptized for the dead":submitting to the "baptism" of suffering and death itself for Jesusa ritual of being baptized over/on behalf of a dead body or as a proxy for a dead personbeing baptized for one's own dead body that will never be resurrectedbeing baptized into the church to replace saints who have diedbeing baptized in the name of Christ who is still deadI present which one of these I currently hold.Sources Cited:John Chrysostom's Homily 40 on 1 Corinthians1 Corinthians 15 in Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible by John Wesley [1754-65]1 Corinthians 15 in Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible by Matthew HenryScriptures Referenced:1 Corinthians 15:1,3-4,12,16-19,29-30,32Acts 17:18,32Matthew 20:22Galatians 6:17; 2:20John 1:25; 4:1-2*** Please contribute to the Hurricane relief fund for A.M. Brewster ***We value your feedback!Have questions for Truthspresso? Contact us!
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/24/24), Hank answers the following questions:What are your thoughts on Joyce Meyer and her teachings? Should all of her teachings be rejected? Suzanne - Cornelius, NC (1:02)1 Corinthians 15:29 mentions baptism for the dead. What is this referring to? Wes - Blackfoot, ID (7:23)Are there degrees of reward in heaven? Will we be eating and drinking like we do here on earth? Eddie - Jonesboro, AR (15:11)Does God decide who will go to heaven or hell? Is the atonement limited only to the elect, or is it for everyone? What about predestination? Gabriel - Pittsburgh, PA (18:42)Can you explain the idea of Replacement Theology? David - Kansas City, MO (23:36)
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Greg and Nathan are at it again. In this episode they explore a unique text in 1 Corinthians about The Baptism for the Dead. This one was interesting because unlike the others Greg and Nathan still don't know if they understand it or not. Check out the cast and you decide.
Today's passage is one of the most difficult to understand in all of Scripture. There are many possible interpretations- and yet the overall message is the same regardless- Jesus' resurrection is real, historical and physical. Without it the Christian life is futile, but because of its reality we can live this life of pain and danger without fear, trusting in Jesus to raise us up with Him to eternal life. --Come visit us on our various social platforms---Facebook- https---www.facebook.com-pbc.nyc-----Instagram- https---www.instagram.com-pbc.nyc-----Youtube- https---www.youtube.com-pbcnyc---
From Come Follow Me:Because the Church and its doctrines were relatively new in Corinth, it's understandable that Corinthian Saints encountered confusion. Paul had previously taught them the fundamental truth of the gospel: “That Christ died for our sins … and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day” (1 Corinthians 15:3–4). But some members soon began teaching that “there is no resurrection of the dead” (1 Corinthians 15:12). Paul implored them to “keep in memory” the truths they had been taught (1 Corinthians 15:2). When we encounter conflicting opinions about gospel truths, it is good to remember that “God is not the author of confusion, but of peace” (1 Corinthians 14:33). Listening to the Lord's appointed servants and holding to the simple truths they repeatedly teach can help us find peace and “stand fast in the faith” (1 Corinthians 16:13).The thoughts, ideas, and beliefs we express on this channel do not officially represent The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. For additional information or official statements, please visit the website below.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints:https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng#biblestudy #oldtestament #religion #churchofjesuschrist #ldspodcast #christianpodcast #missionary #lds #biblestories #christ #faith #faithinchrist #scriptures #bookofmormon #doctrineandcovenants #pearlofgreatprice #temples #houseofthelord #mormon #mormonbeliefs #chritiansandmormons #god #endure #ironrod #faithineveryfootstep #generalconference #prophets #followtheprophet #commandments #love #service #charity #keepstriving #keeponstriving #gospelgrowthandgoodtimes #become #newtestamentSupport the show
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Today I'm speaking with Dr. Ryan Tobler, a scholar of American religious history. Dr. Tobler worked as a postdoctoral fellow here at the Maxwell Institute for a year, and now is off to a new position as a lecturer at the University of Heidelberg. We'll miss him, but we're thrilled for his success. Ryan and I discussed an article he wrote about the beginnings of the practice of baptism for the dead among the early Saints. He taught me that baptism for the dead doesn't only answer questions about the afterlife. Baptism for the dead is also for the living: it's profoundly empowering in modern life, changing our relationship to our own inevitable death and healing our troubled relationship with our bodies. President Nelson taught that “Jesus Christ is the reason we build temples.” Dr. Tobler shows us how baptism for the dead kickstarted the modern Restoration of temple work, and how it draws us to Christ in its symbolism, its ritual, and its real spiritual power. I was really inspired by this conversation, and I hope you can feel the power of the ideas we discussed.
Video version hereA series where we look at the doctrine of the Book of Mormon compared to the traditions and teachings of the restoration church starting in the 1830's.Discussion on "the Right hand of Power", the Trinity, the origins of the belief of doing baptisms for those who have died without, and what does the atonement have to do with that? The Book of Mormon is clear!Resources at:Restoredgospel.comContact us:restoredgospelpodcast@gmail.comMusic by Michael Barrett
Series: N/AService: B - Sun PM WorshipType: SermonSpeaker: Jacob HudginsSunday evening sermon Jacob Hudgins
The Baptism For The Dead In Saint Paul's Epistle Difficult Verses - Episode 7 @ CYC ~ July 10, 2023 Host: Dina
In this episode of Religion Today, host Martin Tanner first describes baptism for the dead as practiced in Early Christianity. He provides references to vicarious ordinances in the Apocrypha, 2 Maccabees 12:39-46 and the meaning of 1 Corinthians 15:29 in the LDS Faith, and among modern scholars. He describes how Joseph Smith's revealed the ordinance of baptism for the dead in an 1840 funeral sermon, as a comfort to a widow in the audience, who's un-baptized son had recently died. Martin describes how the practice is different in a few details from when first practiced. He concludes with some of the many examples of notable, famous and infamous persons for whom baptism for the dead has been performed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We answer a listener's question about the actual burial location of Seymour Brunson. It was during his funeral sermon that Joseph Smith first taught the doctrine of baptism for the dead. We discuss how this doctrine was received by Saints then and how it is viewed by other Christians today. Subscribe to our free newsletter - https://standardoftruthpodcast.substack.com/ Please visit our website at www.standardoftruth.com If you have any questions or possible topics of discussion for upcoming podcasts, please email us at: questions@standardoftruthpodcast.com
“If eternal hell doesn't mean eternally burning, then how is it that eternal life means eternally living?” Pastors John and Wes offer Bible answers to this question and more in episode 5 of season 4.
Dr. Jon Bialecki returns to the show to discuss a recent essay, "The Mormon Dead" that explores why Latter-day Saints do not seek or experience the phenomenon of spirit possession as a feature of proxy temple ordinances performed for their deceased ancestors. We talk about the anthropology of spirit possession, the Godbeite movement, Latter-day Saint kinship, and more.
Prompted by last weeks cliffhanger, Sam, Ron, and John resume with the question: If we are baptized to a new way of life, what does Paul mean when he wrote to the Corinthians about those who are baptized for the dead? Later in the episode, the guys touch on 're-repentance.' Should we get re-baptized later in life if we have lapsed in our early life? What about if you accepted Christ not knowing the fullness of what you were committing to; do you get re-baptized after your “ah-ha!” moment? All this and more, in today's episode of the After Class Podcast!
On today's episode, a listener writes in and asks Dave, “Is There Such a Thing as Baptism for the Dead?”What You'll Hear on this EpisodeWhy there is no baptism for the dead.Modern Day practices of baptism the dead and they aren't biblical.Why the resurrection of Christ matters.Subscribing, sharing, and your feedbackYou can subscribe to the Servants of Grace Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you've heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook, or via email to share your feedback.Thanks for listening to this week's episode of Servants of Grace theology segment!-
On today's episode, a listener writes in and asks Dave, "Is There Such a Thing as Baptism for the Dead?"What You'll Hear on this Episode• Why there is no baptism for the dead.• Modern Day practices of baptism the dead and they aren't biblical.• Why the resurrection of Christ matters.Thanks for listening to this week's episode of Servants of Grace theology segment!
What is baptism for the dead? Why do Mormons believe in being baptized for those who have died?
Mainstream Latter Day Saints was only a stopgap—Mike's search for truth would not lie dormant. RESOURCES Matthew 7:1-2 - Judge not lest ye be judged Deuteronomy 13, 18 - Requirements about prophets Mailbag! Email podcast@unitarianchristianalliance.org EPISODE INDEX 00:00:52: Reflection On Judgement 00:04:30: The Appeal of Normalcy 00:06:34: Waking From The Dream 00:07:22: Temple Ready 00:08:06: Temples 00:09:59: The Work Of The Temple 00:12:13: Oaths, Tokens, Signs, and Penalties 00:13:35: Scenes From The Pre-existance 00:15:02: Baptism For The Dead 00:15:39: The Temple Ceremony 00:16:41: The Pressure Of Knowing The History 00:18:05: Not Feeling It 00:20:34: Political Neutrality 00:21:51: Obey Leaders? Even Hitler? 00:23:30: The Disobedient Are Now Honored 00:24:45: Questions, Passover, and Aboloshing 00:26:26: Exploring 00:27:45: Seeing Outside My Paradigm 00:28:42: The Torah And Sin 00:30:36: Deciding For Torah 00:31:53: Requirements For A Prophet 00:33:35: Joseph Smith Not Jiving With Torah 00:34:49: Whitewashed Story 00:38:23: Look. No, Really...Look. 00:39:28: Moment Of Truth And Weeping 00:42:26: The Next Day's Research 00:42:59: Seer Stone Treasure Hunting 00:45:01: The Affidavit 00:45:55: Intentionally Misleading 00:46:23: Fraud From The Beginning 00:47:43: Joseph, Reformed From Glass-looking? 00:48:27: How Could I Have Been So Dumb 00:49:17: Found More, and The Book of Mormon 00:50:12: Pinnacle: Theology 00:51:59: Events 00:52:18: Mailbag! 00:53:01: Regional UCA Conferences 00:54:05: Share With Friend 00:54:45: Episodes Coming Up MAILBAG Have your thoughts or questions included in the mailbag segment. Email podcast@unitarianchristianalliance.org. FEEDBACK Hearing from you I love. Send a recording you could. Your first name and your state or country you may say. Email recording to podcast@unitarianchristianalliance.org Click here to RECORD A MESSAGE Or call: 615-581-1158 LISTENING TIPS Pauses and pacing are hand crafted, artisan efforts. If your podcast app lets you remove silences, please don't. You will enjoy this better with the silences left in. ENGAGE The UCA Podcast email list! Large and enjoyable episode art, additional thoughts from the host, and notifications when there are delays. The UCA events listing. Keep up on what's coming up. Podcast twitter @UCApodcast - Episode announcements Official UCA twitter account @UnitarianChrist Podcast Webpage: https://podcast.unitarianchristianalliance.org
Were people in Corinth being baptized on behalf of dead people? 1 Corinthians 15:29 is just an example in Paul's argument, but it has baffled commentators and Bible readers ever since. Cole and Terry discuss whether the Corinthians were actually doing baptisms on behalf of people who have died or if there is another explanation of this verse.
Bill and Eric take a closer look at the unique LDS doctrine of baptism for the dead in shows that aired in August 2020
Bill and Eric take a closer look at the unique LDS doctrine of baptism for the dead in shows that aired in August 2020.
Bill and Eric take a closer look at the unique LDS doctrine of baptism for the dead in shows that aired in August 2020.
Bill and Eric take a closer look at the unique LDS doctrine of baptism for the dead in shows that aired in August 2020.
Bill and Eric take a closer look at the unique LDS doctrine of baptism for the dead in shows that aired in August 2020.
In this episode, Jeff and Brett will discuss the often misunderstood Bible passage about "baptism for the dead." Theology Roundtable is a podcast hosted by Pastors Jeff Bartell, Troy Stogsdill, and Brett Bartlett. Join us for roundtable discussion on theology, Bible doctrine, and ministry methodology. New episodes are released on Friday mornings. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on your favorite podcast app like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Podbean, and more. Follow us on Twitter @theologypod, or send us an email at theologyroundtable@gmail.com.
"Does 1 Peter 4:6 say that the dead go to a spirit world?" Pastors John and Eric offer Bible answers to this question and more in episode 3 of season 2.
Episode 22 in a Topical Teaching Category teaching on what I believe to be the correct interpretation of 1 Cor 15:29 which talks about being baptized for the dead. Most commentaries think it is talking about a pagan ritual or a practice used by modern-day cults. You will have to watch or listen to the episode to find out what I think it is. A clue is that
0034 - In this episode I am joined again by David Halevy from Builders of Israel. In this episode we discuss what the Biblical Temple was and why it existed. We discuss the nature of the Temple in light of the Mosaic and Abrahamic Covenants. We talk about how the Temple was about the way we relate to Yahweh (God) and how the Temple showed us how unworthy we were. We then discuss how all that changed with Jesus' death on the cross. We then compare the Biblical understanding of the Temple with the LDS Temples that have nothing at all in common. We talk about where much of the LDS Temple ceremonies come from and how they have nothing to do with what happened in the Temple in the first century. I hope you will be challenged and encouraged by this episode.
What is the baptism of the dead-- What relevance could it have to the resurrection-- How does it impact my thoughts of ministry today--
Series: Baptism | Passage: Selected Scriptures
This week we look at a passage that some Jehovah Witnesses and Mormons use a lot, 1 Corinthians 15:25-29, and we end up digging into the reasons for our belief in the divinity of Christ, as well as the Mormon practice of proxy baptism and our own practice of adult baptism.