Personal Thoughts From Paul

Because of the division and strife, Paul was glad he had only baptized a few of them. Crispus was ruler of the synagogue (Acts 18:8). Paul wrote his letter to the Romans from Gaius' house (Romans 16:23). Those who had seen these men obey the gospel knew he neither baptized in his own name, nor made disciples for himself (Acts 9:15; 2 Corinthians 4:5-7). Paul thought of himself as a vessel to carry the message (1 Corinthians 1:14-15).

The apostle did also baptize the household of Stephanas, who were the first baptized in Achaia (1 Corinthians 16:15). He did not recall any others he baptized. This may have been for one of two reasons. First, he did not try to recall how many he had baptized because God gives the increase. Two, he may not have baptized any others. In either case, Paul saw his primary work was preaching. Others did the baptizing for him. He preached all of Christ's gospel without using vain human wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:16-17; Acts 20:26-27).

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