{"product_id":"the-promise-of-baptism-an-introduction-to-baptism-in-scripture-and-the-reformed-tradition-9780802833075","title":"The Promise of Baptism: An Introduction to Baptism in Scripture and the Reformed Tradition","description":"Christians who otherwise love each other and work together on shared projects and causes nonetheless often disagree on the subject of baptism. Should infants be baptized, or is baptism for believers only? What exactly does baptism \u003ci\u003emean\u003c\/i\u003e? What \u003ci\u003ehappens\u003c\/i\u003e, if anything, when someone is baptized? Which is better -- sprinkling or immersion? These disagreements are disheartening to some and confusing to many. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The sacrament of baptism from a Reformed perspective is clearly and thoughtfully outlined in this useful book. James Brownson explains the scriptural basis, the theological underpinnings, and the practical implications of this particular element of the faith. Organized into thirty brief, tightly focused chapters -- each of which centers on a key question -- and enhanced by thoughtful discussion questions, \u003ci\u003eThe Promise of Baptism\u003c\/i\u003e will be an important resource for pastors, students, and laypersons seeking to better understand this sacrament that lies at the heart of the church's life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A sampling of key questions addressed: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is a sacrament, and how does it differ from an \"ordinance\"?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat's the relationship between baptism and being \"born again\"?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do the sacraments bring God's grace to us?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan someone be \"saved\" without being baptized? Can someone be baptized without being saved?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes baptism take the place of circumcision as the mark of the new covenant?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is \"confirmation\" or \"profession of faith,\" and what is its relationship to baptism?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat happens \u003ci\u003eafter\u003c\/i\u003e baptism?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780802833075\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 223\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.72lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.04h x 6.06w x 0.61d","brand":"James V. Brownson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36643564683420,"sku":"9780802833075","price":27.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_482efb20-cc06-4e5b-9e96-d4a2c5166322.jpg?v=1603856845","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-promise-of-baptism-an-introduction-to-baptism-in-scripture-and-the-reformed-tradition-9780802833075","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}