On Baptism

Author : Peter J. Leithart
Publisher : Lexham Press
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781683594642

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Baptism by Peter J. Leithart Pdf

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 : Saint Augustine of Hippo,Aeterna Press
Publisher : Aeterna Press
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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On Baptism Against the Donatists by Saint Augustine of Hippo,Aeterna Press Pdf

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 : David F. Wright
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 52,5 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 : Michael Green
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2023-09-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781467465618

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Baptism by Michael Green Pdf

Michael Green offers biblical and ecumenical answers to disputed questions about baptism. The gateway into the church. An individual’s testimony to faith and repentance. The reception of the Holy Spirit. The meaning of baptism varies wildly between different Christian traditions. Seeking common ground, Michael Green turns to Scripture to assess the varieties of baptismal theology. Though Green assents that baptism is no substitute for saving faith, he endorses infant baptism, confronting common objections head-on. He also addresses the related problems of confirmation and rebaptism. Green’s lively and clear argument will challenge and intrigue readers of all denominations.

Author : Zondervan,
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2009-08-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310866985

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Understanding Four Views on Baptism by Zondervan, Pdf

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 : Bobby Jamieson
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2016-01-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433688867

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Understanding Baptism by Bobby Jamieson Pdf

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 : Anonim
Publisher : Fig
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781621549055

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On Baptism by Anonim Pdf

Author : Scot McKnight
Publisher : Brazos Press
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 51,6 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 : Sophie Piper
Publisher : Lion Children's
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Baptism
ISBN : 074596947X

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My Baptism Book Maxi by Sophie Piper Pdf

An appealing prayer book to mark an infant baptism or christening.

Author : Linda Gibler
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2010-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780814657195

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From the Beginning to Baptism by Linda Gibler Pdf

In From the Beginning to Baptism, Linda Gibler takes readers on a journey 'from the depths of space and the beginning of time through sacred Scripture and church history 'to discover the origins and creative power of water, oil, and fire. She traces the lives of those elemental entities through their cosmic history, to the point at which they are poured over the head and light the way of one being baptized. These elemental sources of all life are the substances through which new life in Christ begins in the sacrament of baptism. The journey through space and time, through the birth of the Universe and of life, and Gibler's reflections on this drama, help readers to enter into the cosmocentric spirituality" at the heart of all things. No one who reads this book will ever again look at a drop of water, an olive, or a candle with the same eyes. Linda Gibler, PhD, a Houston Dominican Sister, is currently associate academic dean at the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, Texas. She has several years ' experience as a parish minister and is the science editor and a contributing author for the Collins Foundation Press, which hosts conferences on the significance of recent scientific revelations for faith, meaning, and the well-being of Earth and all her species.

Author : Sophie Piper
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2022-03-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1640607617

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My Baptism Book by Sophie Piper Pdf

This sturdy little board book is a simple collection of prayers, poems, and Bible verses -- the perfect gift for a little child being baptized. Each page features beautiful color illustrations. With its reassuring message of God's eternal love and care, My Baptism Book is a treasure.

Author : Guy M. Richard
Publisher : Reformation Trust Publishing
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1642890243

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Baptism by Guy M. Richard Pdf

"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"--

Author : The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Publisher : The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781465101273

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Gospel Principles by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Pdf

A Study Guide and a Teacher’s Manual Gospel Principles was written both as a personal study guide and as a teacher’s manual. As you study it, seeking the Spirit of the Lord, you can grow in your understanding and testimony of God the Father, Jesus Christand His Atonement, and the Restoration of the gospel. You can find answers to life’s questions, gain an assurance of your purpose and self-worth, and face personal and family challenges with faith.

Author : Anne E. Kitch
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780819227829

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Water of Baptism, Water for Life by Anne E. Kitch Pdf

An illustrated book for 8–11 year olds and families, with activities that offer a variety of ways for children to interact with this core value of our faith, making a direct connection for young people between their faith and daily life.

Author : Thomas R. Schreiner,Shawn Wright,E. Ray Clendenen
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 43,6 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.