Dear EFC supporter:

Sorry, as we like to keep the number of e-mails to a minimum, but, thanks to David Simmons, we learned that the date for the 2016 ICEC was not included.  Thanks, David. The conference will be Friday AM to Sunday November 11-13, 2016.

Now that we have you, we also have some additional information on the class on baptism in September.  Here it is:

When: Friday, September 16^th evening, 6:00 to 9:30 p.m., Saturday, September 17^th  morning, 9:00 5:00.

Where: The Metro Los Angeles Church of Christ located at: 15610 Crenshaw Blvd. Gardena, CA 90249.

Cost: $25

Class description from Jack Cottrell:

“The subject of this seminar is baptism.  The purpose will be to explain what the Bible teaches about the MEANING of Christian baptism.  The main focus will be to show that the Bible clearly and consistently describes baptism as a SALVATION EVENT.  A right understanding of this is crucial for our personal assurance of salvation, for true-to-the-Bible evangelism, and for understanding how we relate to Christendom in general.

We will begin by explaining some foundational principles that will prepare and clear the way for examining specific Biblical texts.  These principles include the relation between baptism and (1) personal experience; (2) the New Covenant; (3) the “one baptism” of Ephesians 4:5; and (4) Old Testament circumcision.

Then we will present the teaching about baptism as found in (1) the Gospels; (2) the book of Acts; and (3) the Apostolic writings.  We will then deal with some questions and objections that are always raised whenever baptism is shown to be a salvation event.  These questions include:  (1) Isn’t baptism for salvation a NEW idea?  (2) Doesn’t the Bible say we are saved by FAITH ALONE?  (3) Isn’t the idea of baptism for salvation a contradiction of salvation by grace?
If we have time at the end of the seminar, we will discuss the question of infant baptism.”

For more information or to register, contact Jan at joakes01@san.rr.com