The Bible on Baptism; Or the Scripture Directory to Baptism (Classic Reprint): A Faithful Citation of the Principal Passages of the Old and New ... Administering the Ordinance (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Understand baptism through the Bible’s own words and examples. This edition presents a careful look at how baptism is connected to the Holy Spirit, forgiveness, and holy living, using key scriptural passages from both Old and New Testaments. It argues for a baptismal practice rooted in the text and the early church’s pattern, rather than any single modern custom.

Beneath the chapters, the book traces how God’s people related rites like circumcision and temple sacrifices to baptism, and surveys the Acts of the Apostles to illuminate how early followers understood the command. It emphasizes symbolism (pouring and sprinkling) over immersion and links baptism to faith, repentance, and new life in Christ.

• Clear scriptural citations from Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, and Acts showing how baptism is framed by covenants and sacrifices.


• A comparison of Old Testament rituals with New Testament practice, focusing on the meaning and method of baptism.


• Discussion of Pentecost and the baptism of the Holy Spirit as a key moment in Christian initiation.


• Consideration of how early Christians understood unity of faith, baptism, and the mission of the church.

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