Baptism Through the Eyes of St. Ambrose

In this episode of FACTS, we step into the fourth century and examine one of the most important witnesses to early Christian baptism: St. Ambrose of Milan.

Drawing directly from Chapters 2–4 of On the Mysteries, Ambrose takes us inside the baptismal rites of the ancient Church and explains what newly baptized Christians experienced as they entered the waters of regeneration. Far from viewing baptism as a mere symbol, Ambrose presents it as a sacrament through which God truly acts—washing away sins, imparting new life, and incorporating believers into Christ.

In this study, Stephen Boyce and Pat May explore:

• Why Ambrose compares baptism to the crossing of the Red Sea

• The significance of renouncing Satan before entering the waters

• How Ambrose interprets Old Testament events as foreshadowing Christian baptism

• The connection between baptism, forgiveness of sins, and spiritual rebirth

• Why Ambrose believed baptism accomplished something real, not merely symbolic

• What his testimony reveals about the faith and practice of the fourth-century Church

Whether you are Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, or simply interested in the history of Christianity, Ambrose’s words provide a remarkable window into how the early Church understood the sacrament of baptism.

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