Christians Quick Guide to Baptism, Robert Letham
Christians Quick Guide to Baptism, Robert Letham
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Christian's Quick Guide to Baptism
The Water that Unites

Author: Robert Letham

Narrator: Robert Letham

Unabridged: 3 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/01/2017

Synopsis

What is Christian baptism? Is it, as many believe, a mere symbol? When should someone be baptized? In A Christian's Quick Guide to Baptism, Robert Letham answers such questions from Scripture. He reflects sensitively on historic Christian teaching and avoids the extremes that often mark discussions of this subject, making this a book for everyone. Letham's plain talk will not leave beginners bemused, nor will it frustrate those who want to make real progress in their theological understanding. It is a 'tragedy', says Letham, that Christians should think of baptism as 'the water that divides'. The sign of our union with Christ should unite Christians, not least because it does not focus on our actions, but on God's mighty deeds. Baptism belongs to him. It must always be administered in connection with faith, yet that does not mean Christians do anything to receive or to earn baptism. They are to be baptized solely because of God's gracious promises.

About Robert Letham

Robert Letham is professor of systematic and historical theology at Union School of Theology in Bridgend, Wales, and the author of a number of books, including The Holy Trinity, The Lord's Supper, and Union with Christ.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Eddie

A helpful look at baptism that made some good points. While I'm not immediately convinced, I am more aware that further reading is needed so I can really clarify my position on this sacrament.......more

Goodreads review by Mandy

A simple and clear explanation of paedobaptism.......more

Goodreads review by Ashley

This little book packs a punch! What a consistent, thorough, meaty look into the sacrament of baptism. I was thankful for the many Scripture refrences and explanations. It is a must read. Twice.......more

Goodreads review by Chase

Worth reading for his treatment on the relationship between the sign and the thing signified in the sacraments as well as his challenge to our modern dualistic/Gnostic thinking which pits the material against the spiritual and does not understand the way God works through created means.......more

Goodreads review by Gary

My new favourite introduction to baptism. Letham is a good writer but he is an even better theologian. If you want the true reformed view of baptism it is in this slim volume--popular in style but challenging also. He is especially good on Union with Christ and how baptism saves us. Loved it.......more

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