The abundance of ritual descriptions in the Gospel Mark suggests a discourse about between narrator and early audiences Gospel. prominence baptism at beginning (Mark 1:9–11) anointing end (16:1–8), recurrence themes introduced Jesus’s turning points (9:2–8; 10:38–39; 15:38–39) suggest broader ritual—and specifically baptismal—significance narrative. Recent changes helpfully differentiate narrat...

Modern scholars often understand 1 Cor 15:29 as a clear reference to the baptism of living individuals proxies for departed. Yet before or at time Corinthians, there appears be no evidence this practice similar one. A reasonable explanation its emergence, therefore, is that tradition derives from 15:29, rather than giving rise it. Consequently, supplies unique opportunity see how Paul’s earlies...

Abstract John Murray once wrote of the doctrine union with Christ that ‘It is not simply a step in application redemption…it underlies every redemption.’ Union significant soteriological import. However, it only realm soteriology bears significance. This article seeks to explore ecclesial implications Christ. After working towards definition Christ, will be considered for baptism, membership, a...