The Case Of Infant Baptism

Author : Gregg Strawbridge
Publisher : P & R Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 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 : Bryan Chapell
Publisher : Basics of the Reformed Faith
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 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 : Douglas Wilson
Publisher : Canon Press & Book Service
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 41,5 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 : Paul King Jewett
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 51,5 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 : Robert R. Booth
Publisher : P & R Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0875521657

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Children of the Promise by Robert R. Booth Pdf

Are there good reasons to baptize the children of believers? What does the Bible say about your children? Robert Booth carefully shows God's covenant promises to Christian parents and their households.

Author : Scot McKnight
Publisher : Brazos Press
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 44,7 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 : David F. Wright
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 55,6 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 : Bryan Holstrom
Publisher : Ambassador International
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781620204382

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Infant Baptism and the Silence of the New Testament by Bryan Holstrom Pdf

Since the time of the Reformation—some Christians have argued that the historic church’s practice of infant baptism is without proper biblical warrant. The most frequently heard refrain from those in this camp is that, because the New Testament contains no explicit command to baptize the infant children of believers, the practice is ultimately based upon an “argument from silence.” In Infant Baptism and the Silence of the New Testament, Bryan Holstrom turns that assertion on its head, by demonstrating that, far from being an argument against infant baptism, the silence of the New Testament in this regard is actually support for the practice. Moreover, he demonstrates that the New Testament actually has much to say in support of the baptism of infants, albeit in indirect (but important) ways. The result is a straightforward and non-technical presentation of the biblical case for infant baptism that is designed to help Christians on both sides of the divide better understand the issues involved, and appreciate the covenantal basis upon which the Reformed church retained the historic practice.

Author : Joachim Jeremias
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 43,7 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 : John P. Sartelle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1985-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 087552429X

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Infant Baptism by John P. Sartelle Pdf

Author : Archibald Alexander Hodge
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1866
Category : Presbyterian Church
ISBN : STANFORD:36105041252698

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Outlines of Theology by Archibald Alexander Hodge Pdf

Author : Geoffrey William Bromiley
Publisher : Eerdmans Publishing Company
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1979-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0802817971

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Children of Promise by Geoffrey William Bromiley Pdf

Infant baptism is an issue that divides the largest Protestant denomination from its sister denominations; and it remains, in many churches, the subject of frequent and sometimes heated debate. This is particularly the case in Reformation churches where the influence of Baptist doctrine has caused members to question their practice of baptizing infants. Children of Promise is Geoffrey Bromiley's attempt to "get at the biblical understanding which underlies the continuation of infant baptism in many of the evangelical churches." In addition to examining the scriptural basis for baptizing infants, Bromiley also considers the meaning of baptism, the relation of baptism to the three persons of the Trinity, and the question of the salvation of infants. A concluding chapter presents a list of guidelines for churches to follow as they examine the practice of baptizing infants. "This is a superb little book, convincingly argued on biblical grounds and very well presented in a clear, commendable, irenic style." - Thomas F. Torrance Geoffrey W. Bromiley is professor emeritus of Church History and Historical Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. He is best known as the translator of numerous theological books, including the 9-volume Theological Dictionary of the New Testament.

Author : Jason Helopoulos
Publisher : P & R Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1629957275

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Covenantal Baptism by Jason Helopoulos Pdf

Many are aware of the debate about infant baptism without knowing the biblical and theological case for it. In this pastoral introduction to the topic, Jason Helopoulos argues from Scripture for infant baptism in the context of the covenant God enters into with his people and the great blessings that flow from it. The practice of infant baptism benefits the children themselves, their parents, and the congregation as a whole. As do all books in the Blessings of the Faith series, this short volume concludes with answers to frequently asked and pertinent questions on the topic. Informative and encouraging, this brief book will serve as a helpful primer and quick reference tool regarding Presbyterian baptism for pastors, elders, prospective new church members, parents, and family members of children.

Author : David F. Wright
Publisher : Paternoster
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Baptism
ISBN : 1842273574

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What Has Infant Baptism Done to Baptism? by David F. Wright Pdf

Infant baptism has been the dominant form of baptism in the Christian West for well over a millennium and a half. How has this affected the understanding and practice of baptism? David Wright conducts a searching critique of traditions of earlier centuries down to the present. This story is variously surprising, disturbing and sobering, not least against the backcloth of the New Testament. Today, in the twenty-first century, reform promises a fresh consensus on baptism. Written for all with a serious interest in baptism, including church leaders, historians, students of liturgy and Christians on both sides of the "baptismal divide", this enquiry at the end of Christendom is thought-provoking, necessary and historically illuminating.

Author : William Goode
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 586 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1850
Category : Baptism
ISBN : SRLF:A0010039717

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The Doctrine of the Church of England as to the Effects of Baptism in the Case of Infants by William Goode Pdf