Well that is basically my question and I believe Chris's position if I understood him correctly. That is why I presented the question! I was not illustrating my "side" as I was attempting to understand the current pattern in light of what the book of Acts illustrates. Do we as New Covenant believers find fault with those who include baptism as a progressive part of discipleship? Harry Chad Richard Bresson <breusswane@...> wrote: Before we answer any of these question, IMHO the onus is on you to prove that the pattern established in Acts is not merely a cultural or a seasonal phenomenon? All of the repent/be baptized occurrences are summertime? That's a tough swallow, IMHO. Chad Richard Bresson Xenia, OH http://breusswane.blogspot.com/ -- Read the Sound of Grace pages at http://www.soundofgrace.com To unsubscribe, send ANY message to: soundofgrace-unsubscribe@... To view our online archive go to our web page at http://www.associate.com/groups/soundofgrace --------------------------------- Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. -- Read the Sound of Grace pages at http://www.soundofgrace.com To unsubscribe, send ANY message to: soundofgrace-unsubscribe@... To view our online archive go to our web page at http://www.associate.com/groups/soundofgrace