Author: Bobby Jamison Publisher: B&H Publishing Group ISBN: 1433688867 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 55
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What's the big deal about baptism? Jesus commands his disciples to be baptized, and it’s a glorious picture of a person’s union with Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection. Still, many Christians feel unclear about the topic, having more questions than answers. This short work provides a biblical explanation of baptism. What is it? Who should be baptized? Why is it required for church membership? And how should churches practice baptism?
Author: Zondervan, Publisher: Zondervan ISBN: 0310866987 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 226
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Gain an understanding of baptism from four main traditional perspectives. Of all the sacraments, the practice of baptism is often the most disputed. Christians hold different views of its exact significance, who should receive baptism and how old they need to be, the practice of rebaptism, and baptism as a requirement for church membership. In Understanding Four Views on Baptism, four historic views on baptism are considered in depth: Baptist view: baptism of the professing regenerate by immersion (presented by Thomas J. Nettles) Reformed view: infant baptism of children of the covenant (presented by Richard Pratt Jr.) Lutheran view: infant baptism by sprinkling as a regenerative act (presented by Robert Kolb) Church of Christ view: believers' baptism on the occasion of regeneration by immersion (presented by John Castelein) Each view is presented by its proponent, then critiqued and defended in dialogue with the book's other contributors. Here is an ideal setting in which you can consider the strengths and weaknesses of each stance and arrive at your own informed conclusion. The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.
Author: Scot McKnight Publisher: Brazos Press ISBN: 1493414631 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 143
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The issue of baptism has troubled Protestants for centuries. Should infants be baptized before their faith is conscious, or does God command the baptism of babies whose parents have been baptized? Popular New Testament scholar Scot McKnight makes a biblical case for infant baptism, exploring its history, meaning, and practice and showing that infant baptism is the most historic Christian way of forming children into the faith. He explains that the church's practice of infant baptism developed straight from the Bible and argues that it must begin with the family and then extend to the church. Baptism is not just an individual profession of faith: it takes a family and a church community to nurture a child into faith over time. McKnight explains infant baptism for readers coming from a tradition that baptizes adults only, and he counters criticisms that fail to consider the role of families in the formation of faith. The book includes a foreword by Todd Hunter and an afterword by Gerald McDermott.
Author: Thomas F. Best Publisher: Liturgical Press ISBN: 9780814662212 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 468
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Our common belonging to Christ through baptism creates a bond that transcends the historic and theological differences among the churches; and the mutual recognition of baptism has emerged as a cornerstone of the modern ecumenical movement. Yet significant differences--some threatening the search for the unity of the Church--remain. This book explores the significance of baptism for the churches, and the ecumenical movement, today. Descriptive articles explain the understanding and practice of baptism within a wide range of Christian churches and confessions; these are complemented by baptismal liturgies from many churches, examples of mutual recognition agreements, and reflections on topics such as the role of baptism in increasingly secularized societies. The volume is enhanced by survey articles by prominent liturgists, reviewing the current opportunities--and challenges--facing the churches in the area of baptism. This book will be an important resource for all who wish to explore the understanding and practice of baptism, and its role in the life of the churches and of the ecumenical movement today.
Author: David F. Wright Publisher: InterVarsity Press ISBN: 083087819X Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 202
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In Baptism: Three Views, editor David F. Wright has provided a forum for thoughtful proponents of three principal evangelical views on baptism to state their case, respond to the others, and then provide a summary response and statement. Sinclair Ferguson sets out the case for infant baptism, Bruce Ware presents the case for believers' baptism, and Anthony Lane argues for a mixed practice.
Author: Sarah Howell Publisher: ISBN: 9781077494268 Category : Languages : en Pages : 27
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"On The Day You Were Baptized" helps young children understand the meaning and significance of their infant baptism. Walking through the liturgy of the baptism, this book explains what the various elements mean: the white gown, the Christ candle, the water, etc. (This version uses pastor instead of priest)
Author: Saint Augustine of Hippo Publisher: Aeterna Press ISBN: Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 371
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This treatise was written about 400 A.D. Concerning it Aug. in Retract. Book II. c. xviii., says: I have written seven books on Baptism against the Donatists, who strive to defend themselves by the authority of the most blessed bishop and martyr Cyprian; in which I show that nothing is so effectual for the refutation of the Donatists, and for shutting their mouths directly from upholding their schism against the Catholic Church, as the letters and act of Cyprian. Aeterna Press
Author: Christopher Ogan Publisher: National Library of Nigeria ISBN: 9789789726479 Category : Languages : en Pages : 148
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In this book, the author reveals the purpose and benefits of water baptism as revealed in the light of the Holy Scriptures. Through this book you will see and understand water baptism in a light you have never seen, heard or known before. In this book, you will discover that...1. Water baptism is necessary for salvation.2.Water baptism is being born again of water.3.Water baptism gets our body (flesh) born again.4.Water baptism brings us into Christ and brings Christ into us.5.Water baptism is necessary for us to be filled with the Holy Ghost.6.Water baptism spiritually circumcises our body and helps us to put our body under the subjection of the Holy Spirit.7. Water baptism is necessary for anyone who wants to enter heaven.8.Water baptism is empowered by the resurrection of Christ and made effective by the blood of Jesus Christ.9.Who qualifies to be baptised in water.10.The many benefits of water baptism.And many more.
Author: Bobby Jamieson Publisher: Crossway ISBN: 1433570335 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 33
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Many new believers have questions about what it means to live as a Christian in the context of a local church, and pastors are looking for resources to pass along to their congregations to help them think biblically about the Christian life. Church Questions is a series by 9Marks that seeks to provide Christians with sound and accessible biblical teaching by answering common questions about church life. Each booklet offers biblical answers and practical applications with the goal of nurturing healthy church practice and commitment. This booklet unpacks Scripture's teaching on the importance of baptism in the local church by responding to 7 reasons that baptism is often neglected as well as answering 3 common questions about baptism.
Author: Peter J. Leithart Publisher: Lexham Press ISBN: 1683594649 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 81
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You've been baptized. But do you understand what it means? Baptism is the doorway into membership in the church. It's a public declaration of the washing away of our sin and the beginning of our new life in Christ. But the sacrament that is meant to unite us is often a spring of division instead. All Christians use water to baptize. All invoke the triune name. Beyond that, there's little consensus. Talk about baptism and you're immediately plunged into arguments. Whom should we baptize? What does baptism do? Why even do it at all? Peter Leithart reunifies a church divided by baptism. He recovers the baptismal imagination of the Bible, explaining how baptism works according to Scripture. Then, in conversation with Christian tradition, he shows why baptism is something worth recovering and worth agreeing on.
Author: Bobby Jamison
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Author: Scot McKnight
Author: Thomas F. Best
Author: David F. Wright
Author: Sarah Howell
Author: Saint Augustine of Hippo
Author: Christopher Ogan
Author: Bobby Jamieson
Author: Peter J. Leithart