Welcome to Defenders, the teaching class of Dr. William Lane Craig.

Today, the Doctrine of the Church, Part 7.

For more information and resources from Dr. Craig, go to reasonable faith.org.

We've been talking about the practice of Pato baptism, and today we're going to talk about an alternative view,

Believers baptism. But before we do, I just wanted to share with the class members a hardwarming

testimonial that came in this week that I found particularly meaningful. This is from a fellow

named Isaiah. He says, hello Dr. Craig and

reasonable faith ministry team. I really just want to say a heartfelt thank you for all the

ways in which you have contributed to my confidence in the truth of my Christian confession,

my understanding of Christian doctrine and God,

and my personal relationship with Christ, and the other persons of our wonderful triune God.

I responded to his gracious call and surrendered my life as a 20-year-old while on a short-term missions trip during a gap semester.

The most significant factors in my journey of sanctification have been reading the word, prayer, and engaging in fellowship with other believers, even those whom I've never met in your Defender's classes.

How your work has helped to make me unashamed of the work of our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ.

I have listened to the last one and a half Defender's series over the last year and really appreciate that class.

Overall, you have helped to ignite a passion for biblical theology and apologetics and a keen

interest in philosophy. I would also say that you have strongly influenced my decision to go into full-time Christian service

as a pastor, teacher, theologian, musician of some sort. May the Lord bless you and keep you,

your family and your ministry, Dr. Craig, sincerely, Isaiah. What an encouragement to hear of how

the Defender's class is touching people's lives in a very personal and significant way.

Well, today we want to talk about the subject of believers' baptism.

Now, notice that I did not say adult baptism.

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