Since you are replying to what packsaddle considers to be Speratus' understanding of baptism (assuming Speratus is a Lutheran), I will wait for packsaddle's answer.

I'm curious myself as to where that which he attributes to Lutheranism is found in the Book of Concord (i.e., "Lutherans see Baptism as mostly "Gospel"). Perhaps,he could provide supporting references for a statement that appears to be diametrically opposed to scripture and the Lutheran confessions (Titus 3:5, "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Large Catechism, "Baptism is not a work which we do but is a treasure which God gives us and faith grasps").

Do you have any concerns regarding the content of the Speratus confessional hymn apart from baptism?

Last edited by speratus; Sun Nov 06, 2005 1:42 AM.