Infant Baptism

Author : Scot McKnight
Publisher : Brazos Press
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493414635

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It Takes a Church to Baptize by Scot McKnight Pdf

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 : John P. Sartelle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1985-07
Category : Infant baptism
ISBN : 087552429X

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Infant Baptism by John P. Sartelle Pdf

Author : Bryan Chapell
Publisher : Basics of the Reformed Faith
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Baptism
ISBN : 1596380586

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Why Do We Baptize Infants? by Bryan Chapell Pdf

"My goal in this little book is pastorally to explain the scriptural foundation for infant baptism. To do this, I will first present the biblical support for infant baptism as I have presented it in new members' and church officer training classes over the past twenty-five years. Then I will conclude by offering words of explanation that I have often used as a pastor during the administration of the ordinance. My goals are to help explain why we should baptize the infants of believing parents and also to help pastors better to know how to administer the sacrament in ways that are meaningful and helpful for their churches. Thus, I plan to present this material in terms that are accessible to laypersons and to leave technical discussions to able scholars in other books."

Author : Gregg Strawbridge
Publisher : P & R Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0875525547

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The Case for Covenantal Infant Baptism by Gregg Strawbridge Pdf

contents1. A Pastoral Overview of Infant Baptism2. Matthew 28: 18-20 and the Institution of Baptism3. Unto You and Your Children4. The Oikos Formula5. Baptism and Circumcision as Signs and Seals6. The Mode of Baptism7. The Newness of the New Covenant8. Infant Baptism in the New Covenant9. Covenant Transition10. Covenant Theology and Baptism11. Infant Baptism in the Reformed Confessions12. Infant Baptism in History: An Unfinished Tragi-Comedy13. The Polemics of Anabaptism: Antipaedobaptism from the Reformation Period Onward14. Baptism and Children: Their Place in the Old and New Testaments15. In Jesus' Name, Amen

Author : Paul King Jewett
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0802817130

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Infant Baptism and the Covenant of Grace by Paul King Jewett Pdf

This is a print on demand book and is therefore non- returnable. Paul Jewett, author of the creative and highly provocative book Man As Male and Female, here turns his critical attention to the practice of infant baptism. Jewett does not accept the traditional "covenant" argument for baptizing infants, and this book explains why he believes this argument fails. Infant baptism is not a subject which can be isolated. For, as Jewett would have his readers understand, one's view on this issue is integrally related to one's view of the sacraments in general and thereby to the whole doctrine of the church and salvation. Thus it is understandable that what appears to be a minor theological question has had such divisive effects on the church. A discussion of the historical source of infant baptism begins Jewett's critique and introduces such issues as the distinction between infants and children, the silence of certain early church fathers on the subject, infant communion, and catechetical instruction. The second and major portion of this book examines the theological issue, focusing specifically on the covenant argument, which suggests that baptism replaces circumcision as the sign of the covenant and thereby is given to infants. This argument, Jewett claims, fails to take into account the historical character of revelation, and contains certain contradictions. Jewett concludes with a creative defense of believer baptism, one which is theologically responsible and which recognizes the profound truths of covenant theology.

Author : Matt Waymeyer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Religion
ISBN : 097722628X

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A Biblical Critique of Infant Baptism by Matt Waymeyer Pdf

This book looks at the various arguments for infant baptism and critiques them through the use of biblical exegesis. Though gracious in its tone, it does come to the conclusion that infant baptism is not found in the Scriptures. It provides an excellent defense of believer's baptism. It is clear, precise and well documented.

Author : David F. Wright
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2009-11-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 083087819X

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Baptism by David F. Wright Pdf

The Christian church confesses "one baptism." But the church's answers to how, whom and when to baptize, and even what it means or does, are famously varied. This book provides a forum for thoughtful proponents of three principal evangelical views 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. As with any good conversation on a controversial topic, this book raises critical issues, challenges preconceptions and discloses the soft points in each view. Evangelicals who wish to understand better their own church's practice or that of their neighbor, or who perhaps are uncertain of their own views, will value this incisive book.

Author : Douglas Wilson
Publisher : Canon Press & Book Service
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1996-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781885767240

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To a Thousand Generations by Douglas Wilson Pdf

In arguing for biblical infant baptism, it is not sufficient for us to say that infant baptism is merely consistent with the Scriptures, or that a biblical case can be made for it. In order for us to be satisfied that we are being biblical Christians, we must be content with nothing less than a clear biblical case requiring infant baptism. In a doctrinal matter of this importance, the standards of evidence are high.

Author : Joachim Jeremias
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2004-07-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781592447572

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Infant Baptism in the First Four Centuries by Joachim Jeremias Pdf

Joachim Jeremias here makes his greatest contribution in a study of the early tradition of infant baptism. He offers exegesis of pertinent New Testament passages, and readers will be impressed with the extra-Biblical evidence he produces to support that there was virtually universal observance of the rite in the post-Apostolic generations. He states his purpose thus: to lay before the reader the historical material relating to the history of infant baptism in the first four centuries in as concrete and sober a manner as possible.

Author : Archibald Alexander Hodge
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1866
Category : Presbyterian Church
ISBN : STANFORD:36105041252698

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Outlines of Theology by Archibald Alexander Hodge Pdf

Author : David F. Wright
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2007-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781556353369

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Infant Baptism in Historical Perspective by David F. Wright Pdf

These important and incisive essays, spanning more than two decades of research and engagement, probe facets and episodes of infant baptism's fortunes over twenty centuries. The story of pedobaptism is traced from its shadowy beginnings as a variant of faith-baptism, through inflated Reformation defenses as infant-baptism monopolized baptismal thought and practice, to biblical and ecumenical reevaluations and hopeful contemporary rapprochements across divisive waters.

Author : Thomas R. Schreiner,Shawn Wright,E. Ray Clendenen
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433669057

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Believer's Baptism by Thomas R. Schreiner,Shawn Wright,E. Ray Clendenen Pdf

Is believer’s baptism the clear teaching of the New Testament Scriptures? What are the historical and theological challenges to believer’s baptism? What are the practical applications for believer’s baptism today? Volume two in the NEW AMERICAN COMMENTARY STUDIES IN BIBLE & THEOLOGY (NACSBT) series for pastors, advanced Bible students, and other deeply committed laypersons addresses these compelling questions. Indeed, Believer’s Baptism begins with the belief that believer’s baptism (as opposed to infant baptism or other faith proclaiming methods) is the clear teaching of the New Testament. Along the way, the argument is supported by written contributions from Andreas Kostenberger, Robert Stein, Thomas Schreiner, Stephen Wellum, Steve McKinion, Jonathan Rainbow, Shawn Wright, and Mark Dever. Users will find this an excellent extension of the long-respected NEW AMERICAN COMMENTARY.

Author : William Thomas Hamilton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1831
Category : Baptism
ISBN : PRNC:32101066133537

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Infant Baptism by William Thomas Hamilton Pdf

Author : William Thorn (Independent Minister.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 632 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1860
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NLS:V000618231

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Infant Baptism, a Divine Obligation ... by William Thorn (Independent Minister.) Pdf

Author : William THORN (Independent Minister.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 632 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1860
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0023288907

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Infant Baptism, a divine obligation: recognised, sanctioned, pleaded, and practised, by the apostle Paul, etc by William THORN (Independent Minister.) Pdf