Is baptism necessary for salvation? Does baptism save you? In 1 Corinthians 1:14–17, Paul clearly separates baptism from the gospel—and that changes everything!

In this Short Fuse episode of The Holy Hand Grenade, we break down what Paul actually meant when he said, “Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel.” If baptism is required for salvation, why would Paul say that? Was he minimizing it... or clarifying something massive about grace?

We walk verse by verse through 1 Corinthians 1:14–17 and explain why baptism and the gospel are not the same thing. Salvation is by grace through faith, not by ritual, ceremony, or works. And once you see it in the text, you can’t unsee it!

If you've ever wondered:

👉 Is water baptism required to be saved?

👉 Why did Paul say he was glad he didn’t baptize many?

👉 Are faith and baptism separate?

This episode is for you!

📖 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:14–17

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Chapters:

00:00 Did Paul Fail His Mission?

00:32 Baptism for Salvation

01:37 What was Paul's Mission?

03:32 Paul Didn't Baptize

05:59 The Gospel is Separate from Baptism

06:46 Baptism is a Wedding Ring

08:39 Water Doesn't Save You, Jesus Does

10:00 Why Do We Get Baptized?

What if Satan didn’t lose by accident…

What if the cross was actually his greatest strategic failure... the one move that sealed his defeat forever?

In today’s episode of The Holy Hand Grenade, we dive into what might be Satan’s greatest mistake — and it’s hiding in plain sight in 1 Corinthians 2:6–9.

Paul says something absolutely WILD: That the rulers of this world didn’t understand God’s plan, because if they had… they never would have crucified the Lord of glory.

That means Satan thought he was winning… …but the cross was actually the trap. 😈➡️✝️➡️👑

So what exactly were these “hidden mysteries”? Who are the “rulers of this age”? And how does this connect to spiritual warfare, prophecy, and the unseen battle behind history?

We’re unpacking it all. Bible open, gloves off, and yes… with a few holy hand grenades thrown in for good measure. 💣📖 📖

Passage Study

1 Corinthians 2:6–9

God’s wisdom was hidden… and the powers of this world didn’t see it coming.

🎧 In this episode:

🔥 Satan’s “fatal miscalculation”

🔥 Why the cross blindsided the powers of darkness

🔥 What Paul meant by “the rulers of this age”

🔥 Why God’s plan was hidden (and why it matters now)

🔥 How this disarmed the enemy!

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Obscure Bible verses. Conspiracies. Prophecy. Theology. And occasional spiritual side-eyes. 😉

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Chapters:

00:00 Satan's Greatest Mistake

01:09 Setting Up Bloopers

02:25 The Battle Begins...

11:51 Satan's Biggest Mistake

13:28 Who Rules the World?

17:21 They're Coming to Nothing

19:15 Why the Gospel Was Hidden

22:51 What the Enemy Did Wrong

23:34 Jesus Laid Down His Life

26:48 How the Cross Disarmed Satan

31:31 God Uses Everything For Good

36:05 Blooper

👶✨ Our final episode of 2025: Merry Christmas y'all!

What happened between Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem and His public ministry at age 30? Scripture gives hints, scattered references, and prophetic shadows. Today we explore the “silent years” by looking at the Old Testament. It's revealed why He can relate to all the things that we go through and why He deserves to be our High Priest!

🔥 Topics we cover:

The trials and tribulations of Jesus that nobody talks about

The political & spiritual climate at Jesus’ birth

The Flight to Egypt and why Joseph was warned

Growing up in Nazareth + what His social life was like

The Temple episode at age 12

Jesus’ siblings and family dynamics

Psalm 69 references that give insight into His personal life

👀 Key passages referenced:

Mark 6 • Luke 2:41–50 • Hosea 11:1 • Psalm 69 • Isaiah 53 • Isaiah 11:1

⚔️ 🎙 About The Holy Hand Grenade Podcast Biblical deep dives with fun twists = prophecy, history, humor, and Scripture. Join the conversation as we wrap the year and prepare for new episodes in January!

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Chapters:

00:00 The Silent Years of Jesus

03:21 Joseph, Mary, & Jesus' Flight to Egypt

08:53 King Herod

11:12 Out of Egypt to Nazareth

13:41 12 Year Old Jesus at the Temple

16:02 Did Jesus go to India?

18:51 Jesus the Nazarene: Coming out of Nazareth

22:41 Why Did Jesus Come From Nazareth?

25:07 Isaiah 53: Acquainted with Grief, Man of Sorrows

26:30 Messianic Psalms

28:21 Psalm 69: Jesus' Social Life

32:00 How Jesus Relates to Us

38:34 Joseph, The Earthly Father of Jesus

43:58 Mary, The Mother of Jesus

47:33 The Brothers of Jesus

53:03 Jesus, A Man of Sorrows