On Baptism
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Publisher: Fig
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Total Pages: 52
ISBN-13: 1621549054
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On Baptism Against the Donatists
Author: Saint Augustine of Hippo
Publisher: Aeterna Press
Published:
Total Pages: 371
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis 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
It Takes a Church to Baptize
Author: Scot McKnight
Publisher: Brazos Press
Published: 2018-08-21
Total Pages: 143
ISBN-13: 1493414631
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe 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.
Baptism
Author: Peter J. Leithart
Publisher: Lexham Press
Published: 2021-03-24
Total Pages: 81
ISBN-13: 1683594649
DOWNLOAD EBOOKYou'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.
Baptism
Author: Michael Green
Publisher: Monarch Books
Published: 2018-02-16
Total Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 0857218794
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBaptism: The confusion never seems to go away. Some Christians stress baptism as a gateway into the church. Others see it primarily as an individual's testimony to faith and repentance. Still others concentrate on baptism in the spirit. Michael Green attempts to steer a straight, biblical course through the troubled waters of baptism. In seeking common ground among various Christian traditions, he looks first at what Scripture has to say and then assesses the strengths and weaknesses of differing views in that light. While insisting that baptism is not substitute for saving faith, he nevertheless makes a strong case for the practice of infant baptism, confronting head-on common objections to the practice as well as addressing the related problems of confirmation and rebaptism.
Baptism
Author: David F. Wright
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Published: 2009-11-16
Total Pages: 202
ISBN-13: 083087819X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn 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.
Baptism
Author: Guy M. Richard
Publisher: Reformation Trust Publishing
Published: 2019
Total Pages: 129
ISBN-13: 9781642890242
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Jesus commands the disciples in Matthew 28 to "make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." Baptism is an important part of life in the Christian church, but it is also mysterious and the cause of much disagreement. In Baptism: Answers to Common Questions, Guy M. Richard tackles the key questions that people have about baptism, unfolding all that the Bible has to say about what it means, how and to whom it is to be administered, and how God blesses His people through this sacrament"--
Understanding Four Views on Baptism
Author: Zondervan,
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 2009-08-30
Total Pages: 226
ISBN-13: 0310866987
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGain 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.
Today Is a Baptism Day
Author: Anna V. Ostenso Moore
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2018-09-17
Total Pages: 50
ISBN-13: 1640651004
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn ideal book to read with children to wonder and learn about baptism, with illustrations that reflect the diversity of God’s people. Grounded in the Episcopal liturgical tradition, it is an accessible and inviting introduction to baptism for children and families of many Christian traditions. While learning what occurs during a baptism service, the reader (both child and parent) will be guided through the sacramental and communal aspects of the celebration. Beautifully illustrated in full color, a dedication page encourages personalization of the book, making it a perfect baptism gift. A family section offers questions and suggests ways to go deeper in conversation about baptism, making it a resource that families will use again and again with their children.
PREPARING FOR BAPTISM
Author: Tim Chester
Publisher: Good Book Company
Published: 2017-02-01
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9781784980702
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLike a window, baptism helps us see what a Christian is and what it means to live the Christian life. Baptism expresses a Christian's new hope, new family and new life. It's like a funeral, naming ceremony and wedding rolled into one! This three-session Bible course is designed for: - people who have recently decided to follow Jesus - people who want to be baptized - people who want to understand the significance of their baptism It will help you understand the gospel and know how to begin the Christian life.
