Infant Baptism Research Paper

I am enjoying the books and videos for the class. For my Session 2 topic, I chose to debate infant baptism. The topic was so interesting that I read three books. Before I knew it, I spent so much time reading that I left myself with only one day to write my paper. That was stressful, and I vowed never to do that again. Then I launched into the Session 3 readings on historical theology and once again, I became over-engrossed on the subject. I found myself, in this case surfing from website to website for hours; reading articles and blogs, none of which were assigned. I enjoyed this topic, and it gave me much to consider. That’s all good and well until I am reminded I do not have the luxury of time between family and work and school.
The good news: I am taking a course in historical theology later this semester. I will get my fill soon enough. And secondly, I purchased this lovely daily devotional, “The One Year Book of Christian History” by Mike and Sharon Rusten to manage myself down to bite-sized, daily chunks of church history. This book will help me incorporate church history into my daily devotional reading time.
When I consider historical theology and its impact on my church, Flatirons Community Church (FCC) in Lafayette, …show more content…
For example, there is probably no topic discussed (the Trinity, atonement, baptism, penance, etc.) on which I had not already come to a conclusion. However, the underpinnings may have been assumed from another source. I cannot say with confidence that they are my own. Are they held because of my church background, my family, my education, or an author I respected? This course will help me develop, or mature my theology – based on Scripture and the well-developed thoughts of those that came before