Countertop Theology Ep. 6: Doctrine of Baptisms: More Than a Ritual

In Episode 6 of Countertop Theology: Faith Conversations Between Father and Son, we continue our walk through the foundational doctrines in Hebrews 6:1–2—and this week we’re on #3: the doctrine of baptisms.

Most churches “do baptism,” but what does it actually mean? Dad breaks down the word baptizo (to submerge/cover completely) and why baptism is far more than a religious ritual—it’s a public declaration of allegiance to the one true God and a renunciation of all others.

We talk through:

Why baptism is a foundation of the faith (not a side issue)

John’s baptism and how repentance prepared people for Messiah

Christian water baptism as an outward declaration with spiritual significance

The baptism of the Holy Spirit (and why believers debate it)

Why Western culture often ignores the spiritual realm—and why Scripture doesn’t

How to keep unity even when Christians disagree on secondary issues

If you’ve ever wondered about infant baptism vs. believer’s baptism, why Jesus was baptized, or what “baptism of the Spirit” means—this conversation will help you think biblically, not just traditionally.

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Next episode: The next foundation in Hebrews 6—the laying on of hands.