In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I interview Gene Cook, Jr., host of The Narrow Mind radio show, discussing the doctrine of baptismal regeneration, which teaches that water baptism is a prerequisite for salvation.
Music
- The Exies, Baptize Me, from the Head for the Door album, 2004
Promoted Resources
- The Whole Truthblog and podcast
- The Narrow Mindwith Gene Cook, Jr.
- Subscribe to the podcast
- Gene’s book, The Baptism Cult: Exposing the International Church of Christ
- Download Gene’s debate with Bruce Reeves on baptismal regeneration here
- Download Gene’s debate with David Brown on baptismal regeneration here
- Redemption, Accomplished and Applied by John Murray
- Check out other resources recommended by Gene here
Terminology
- Pelagianism: the belief that original sin did not taint Human nature and that mortal will is still capable of choosing good or evil without special divine aid.
- Total Depravity: the doctrine that mankind, by virtue of being tainted by original sin, is unable to do anything that pleases God without His divine enabling.
Biblical References
- Salvation through faith alone after regeneration from God
- Indwelling of the Holy Spirit saves
- Baptismal regeneration proof-texts


