In this paper, the author gives a historical overview of how present positions on the inspiration of Scripture developed since the Reformation. Different confessional positions from a Lutheran, Reformed, Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Baptist tradition are noted.

This article discusses whether immersion into water is necessary for baptism, as is maintained by the Baptist church. The author provides a brief summary of baptisms in the Old and New Testament, and discusses some of the concerns Baptists may have regarding the sprinkling of water instead of immersion into the water.