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by Rose PublishingJesus said, "So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."Matt. 28:19 (New International Reader's Version) Why did Jesus command his disciples to baptize as they went out into the world?What is the point of baptism?Baptism is important for all Christians who wish to follow Christ's teachings. This Baptism Comparison eBook is a quick, clear summary of the biblical teachings on baptism and compares methods practiced by Christians around the world. In the Baptism Comparison eBook, you will learn: •How baptism is a symbol that points to Christ's death and resurrection •Why some Christian groups baptize infants and others baptize believers who can verbalize their faith •Does baptism mean that a person has "automatic" salvation? Baptism Comparison includes topics such as: •Why be baptized? (Jesus' teaching and other Bible passages) •What does baptism mean? •What happens during a baptism? •How do I prepare to be baptized? •Why do some Christians practice believer's baptism only? (Includes Bible passages used to support this view.) •Why do some Christians perform infant baptism? (Includes Bible passages used to support this view.)Baptism Comparison is a excellent resource for confirmation classes, new believers, parents of youngsters or teenagers, or anyone who has has ever wondered about Christian Baptism.
Baptism In The Name Of Jesus (acts: 38) And The Apostolic Oneness Doctrinal View Of God In America From 1600 A. D. To 1900 A. D.
by Kulwant Singh BooraBaptism in the Name of Jesus (Acts 2: 38) and The Apostolic Oneness Doctrinal View of God In America From 1600 A.D. to 1900 A.D.: Baptism in the Name ... of God In America From 1600 A.D. to 1900 A.D
Baptism Through Incision: The Postmortem Cesarean Operation in the Spanish Empire (Latin American Originals #15)
by Martha Few Zeb Tortorici Adam WarrenIn 1786, Guatemalan priest Pedro José de Arrese published a work instructing readers on their duty to perform the cesarean operation on the bodies of recently deceased pregnant women in order to extract the fetus while it was still alive. Although the fetus’s long-term survival was desired, the overarching goal was to cleanse the unborn child of original sin and ensure its place in heaven. Baptism Through Incision presents Arrese’s complete treatise—translated here into English for the first time—with a critical introduction and excerpts from related primary source texts.Inspired by priests’ writings published in Spain and Sicily beginning in the mid-eighteenth century, Arrese and writers like him in Peru, Mexico, Alta California, Guatemala, and the Philippines penned local medico-religious manuals and guides for performing the operation and baptism. Comparing these texts to one another and placing them in dialogue with archival cases and print culture references, this book traces the genealogy of the postmortem cesarean operation throughout the Spanish Empire and reconstructs the transatlantic circulation of obstetrical and scientific knowledge around childbirth and reproduction. In doing so, it shows that knowledge about cesarean operations and fetal baptism intersected with local beliefs and quickly became part of the new ideas and scientific-medical advancements circulating broadly among transatlantic Enlightenment cultures.A valuable resource for scholars and students of colonial Latin American history, the history of medicine, and the history of women, reproduction, and childbirth, Baptism Through Incision includes translated excerpts of works by Spanish surgeon Jaime Alcalá y Martínez, Mexican physician Ignacio Segura, and Peruvian friar Francisco González Laguna, as well as late colonial Guatemalan instructions, and newspaper articles published in the Gazeta de México, the Gazeta de Guatemala, and the Mercurio Peruano.
Baptism Through Incision: The Postmortem Cesarean Operation in the Spanish Empire (Latin American Originals)
by Martha Few Zeb Tortorici Adam WarrenIn 1786, Guatemalan priest Pedro José de Arrese published a work instructing readers on their duty to perform the cesarean operation on the bodies of recently deceased pregnant women in order to extract the fetus while it was still alive. Although the fetus’s long-term survival was desired, the overarching goal was to cleanse the unborn child of original sin and ensure its place in heaven. Baptism Through Incision presents Arrese’s complete treatise—translated here into English for the first time—with a critical introduction and excerpts from related primary source texts.Inspired by priests’ writings published in Spain and Sicily beginning in the mid-eighteenth century, Arrese and writers like him in Peru, Mexico, Alta California, Guatemala, and the Philippines penned local medico-religious manuals and guides for performing the operation and baptism. Comparing these texts to one another and placing them in dialogue with archival cases and print culture references, this book traces the genealogy of the postmortem cesarean operation throughout the Spanish Empire and reconstructs the transatlantic circulation of obstetrical and scientific knowledge around childbirth and reproduction. In doing so, it shows that knowledge about cesarean operations and fetal baptism intersected with local beliefs and quickly became part of the new ideas and scientific-medical advancements circulating broadly among transatlantic Enlightenment cultures.A valuable resource for scholars and students of colonial Latin American history, the history of medicine, and the history of women, reproduction, and childbirth, Baptism Through Incision includes translated excerpts of works by Spanish surgeon Jaime Alcalá y Martínez, Mexican physician Ignacio Segura, and Peruvian friar Francisco González Laguna, as well as late colonial Guatemalan instructions, and newspaper articles published in the Gazeta de México, the Gazeta de Guatemala, and the Mercurio Peruano.
Baptism and Fullness: The Work of the Holy Spirit Today (IVP Classics)
by John Stott"The Christian life is life in the Spirit," writes John Stott. "It would be impossible to be a Christian, let alone to live and grow as a Christian, without the ministry of the gracious Spirit of God. All we have and are as Christians we owe to him." The Holy Spirit continues to be at work around the world, as numerous renewal movements attest. Yet much confusion and controversy remain regarding the Holy Spirit's activity. In this classic study, John Stott provides clear biblical exposition on the promise, the fruit and the gifts of the Holy Spirit. He offers particular guidance on the nature of "the baptism of the Spirit" and whether certain spiritual gifts and experiences should be normative for all Christians. Always irenic and gracious, Stott points the way to both greater biblical understanding and deeper fullness of spiritual life.
Baptism in the Early Church: History, Theology, and Liturgy in the First Five Centuries
by Everett FergusonThis magisterial volume is a comprehensive survey of the doctrine and practice of baptism in the first five centuries of Christian history, arranged geographically within chronological periods. Baptism in the Early Church covers the antecedents to Christian baptism and traces the history of Christian doctrine and practice from the New Testament through the writings of the church fathers of the fourth and fifth centuries. The book deals primarily with the literary sources, though it also gives attention to depictions of baptism (primarily of Jesus) in various art forms and to the surviving baptismal fonts.Ferguson’s thorough study points to the central importance of baptism in the early church. Many blessings were attributed to baptism, but the two earliest and most consistently mentioned are forgiveness of sins and the reception of the Holy Spirit; faith and repentance were necessary in order to receive these benefits. Jewish immersion rites, the practice of John the Baptist, the meaning of the words used for baptism, the literary descriptions, and the material remains argue that full immersion was the normal practice, and the evidence from art is consistent with this interpretation.Containing nearly everything currently known about the early Christian ritual of baptism, with extensive citations to the primary and secondary literature, Ferguson’s Baptism in the Early Church is destined to be a standard reference work.
Baptism: A Bible Study Wordbook For Kids
by Richard E. ToddBaptism: A Bible Study Wordbook for Kids is a great introduction for children on this important, beloved sacrament. Ideal as an aide to parents, Sunday school teachers, and children's ministry directors, this book teaches children a number of lessons concerning baptism, such as:Why we get baptized (to show others we have joined God's family)How someone is baptized, and who may baptize themHow to use baptism as an opportunity to share the faith with others But most importantly, this wordbook presents children with the question of whether or not they are in fact ready to be baptized.Designed especially for kids in grades 2-5, activities include a crossword puzzle, word search, coloring page, quiz, and "Certificate of Spiritual Birth." These activities, paired with engaging illustrations and simple explanations, will help your children truly understand the gift of baptism.* This book is part of The Children&’s Wordbook series, by Richard Todd, and is most beneficial when used alongside the wordbooks, which cover salvation, baptism, communion, giving, and church. They are great resources for parents and teachers who want to teach children of these fundamental Christian doctrines.
Baptism: A Bible Study Wordbook For Kids
by Richard E. ToddBaptism: A Bible Study Wordbook for Kids is a great introduction for children on this important, beloved sacrament. Ideal as an aide to parents, Sunday school teachers, and children's ministry directors, this book teaches children a number of lessons concerning baptism, such as:Why we get baptized (to show others we have joined God's family)How someone is baptized, and who may baptize themHow to use baptism as an opportunity to share the faith with others But most importantly, this wordbook presents children with the question of whether or not they are in fact ready to be baptized.Designed especially for kids in grades 2-5, activities include a crossword puzzle, word search, coloring page, quiz, and "Certificate of Spiritual Birth." These activities, paired with engaging illustrations and simple explanations, will help your children truly understand the gift of baptism.* This book is part of The Children&’s Wordbook series, by Richard Todd, and is most beneficial when used alongside the wordbooks, which cover salvation, baptism, communion, giving, and church. They are great resources for parents and teachers who want to teach children of these fundamental Christian doctrines.
Baptism: Its Purpose, Practice, and Power (The Eerdmans Michael Green Collection)
by Michael GreenMichael 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.
Baptism: My Adoption into God's Family (People's Bible Teachings)
by Gaylin R SchmelingWhat is Baptism?Many church bodies have developed their own versions of this ancient Christian rite, but what does the Bible say about Baptism?The book Baptism clearly demonstrates what the Bible says: Baptism is a mighty act of God in which he washes away sin and creates saving faith. Through this mighty act, sinners are born again as children of God and become living members of Christ’s spiritual body, the church.If you’re wondering what Baptism is and what it means for your everyday life of faith, this book is for you!The People’s Bible Teachings is a series of books on all the main teachings of the Bible. Following the pattern set by The People’s Bible series, these books are written for all Christians in an easy-to-read manner. The authors of The People’s Bible are all pastors and professors who have had years of experience teaching others about the Bible.
Baptism: The Believer's First Obedience
by Larry E. DyerAnswers to the most important questions about Christian baptismBaptism is a step of obedience for every believer, but behind this simple act lies a rich tapestry of Christian belief and teaching. In the second edition of this short volume, Larry Dyer responds to the most common questions Christians have about baptism in nontechnical language, making it ideal for personal or small-group study. He explains what baptism is, what it means, why it is necessary, and what the mode of baptism should be. He also addresses whether infant baptism should be practiced, and whether baptism contributes to a believer's salvation. He ends the book with practical advice for how to prepare for and enjoy one's experience of baptism.
Baptist Beliefs: What is Baptism? The Scriptures and Christian Tenets of the Baptist Church
by Edgar Young MullinsBaptist Beliefs: What is Baptism? The Scriptures and Christian Tenets of the Baptist Church by Edgar Young Mullins offers a clear and comprehensive guide to the core doctrines and practices that define the Baptist faith, with a particular focus on the theology of baptism. Mullins, a prominent Baptist theologian and educator, presents these beliefs in a way that is both accessible and rooted in Scripture, making this book essential reading for Baptists and those interested in understanding the distinctiveness of the Baptist tradition.Central to the book is Mullins’ exploration of the meaning and significance of baptism. He examines baptism as an ordinance commanded by Christ, symbolizing the believer’s identification with Jesus in His death, burial, and resurrection. Mullins also emphasizes that baptism is reserved for those who make a personal profession of faith, underscoring the Baptist conviction of believer’s baptism over infant baptism. He draws from New Testament teachings to explain how baptism serves as an outward expression of an inward transformation, affirming the believer’s new life in Christ.Beyond baptism, Mullins discusses other core tenets of the Baptist faith, such as the authority of Scripture, the importance of personal faith, religious liberty, and the autonomy of the local church. His reflections highlight the Baptist emphasis on individual responsibility before God and the need for a personal relationship with Christ, while also affirming the communal nature of faith within the church body.Baptist Beliefs provides readers with both theological insights and practical guidance for living out the Christian faith. It is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand Baptist distinctives, including new believers, students of theology, and church leaders. Mullins’ thoughtful exposition encourages believers to embrace baptism and other practices with understanding, conviction, and joyful obedience to God’s word.
Baptist Distinctives And New Testament Church Order
by Kevin T. BauderTHE VISION FOR THIS BOOK grew over time. It was originally conceived as a short booklet-length explanation of Baptist principles. Early drafts of the first chapters were written as much as two decades ago.
Baptist History in England and America: Personalities, Positions, and Practices
by David BealeThe author aims to inspire and to encourage, as well as to inform, in a precise manner. He provides in-depth coverage of numerous topics never mentioned in average surveys. He refutes the oft-repeated charge that key Baptist leaders were once Seekers, Levellers, Ranters, and Fifth Monarchists. The book is unique in the extent of its usage of local church records and numerous manuscripts in libraries at home and abroad.
Baptists Through The Centuries: A History of a Global People
by David W. BebbingtonA clearly written introduction to the history and theology of this international people, Baptists through the Centuries provides a chronological survey of the main developments in Baptist life and thought from the seventeenth to the twentieth centuries. As Baptists spread globally beyond their British and American origins, Bebbington persuasively demonstrates how they constantly adapted to the cultures and societies in which they lived, generating even more diversity within an already multifaceted identity. In the course of telling the story of Baptists, Bebbington also examines the challenging social, political, and intellectual issues in Baptist history--attitudes on race, women's roles in the church, religious liberty, foreign missions, and denominational identity--and situates each one within a broader context.
Baptists in America (Columbia Contemporary American Religion Series)
by Bill LeonardBaptists are a study in contrasts. From Little Dove Old Regular Baptist Church, up a hollow in the Appalachian Mountains, with its 25-member congregation, to the 18,000-strong Saddleback Valley Church in Orange County, California, where hymns appear on wide-screen projectors; from Jerry Falwell, Jesse Helms, and Tim LaHaye to Martin Luther King Jr., Jesse Jackson, Bill Clinton, and Maya Angelou, Baptist churches and their members have encompassed a range of theological interpretations and held a variety of social and political viewpoints. At first glance, Baptist theology seems classically Protestant in its emphasis on the Trinity, the incarnation of Jesus Christ, the authority of Scripture, salvation by faith alone, and baptism by immersion. Yet the interpretation and implementation of these beliefs have made Baptists one of the most fragmented denominations in the United States. Not surprisingly, they are often characterized as a people who "multiply by dividing." Baptists in America introduces readers to this fascinating and diverse denomination, offering a historical and sociological portrait of a group numbering some thirty million members. Bill J. Leonard traces the history of Baptists, beginning with their origins in seventeenth-century Holland and England. He examines the development of Baptist beliefs and practices, offering an overview of the various denominations and fellowships within Baptism. Leonard also considers the disputes surrounding the question of biblical authority, the ordinances (baptism and the Lord's Supper), congregational forms of church governance, and religious liberty.The social and political divisions among Baptists are often as dramatic, if not more so, than the theological divides. Leonard examines the role of Baptists in the Fundamentalist and Social Gospel movements of the early twentieth century. The Civil Rights movement began in African American Baptist churches. More recently, Baptists have been key figures in the growth of the Religious Right, criticizing the depravity of American popular culture, supporting school prayer, and championing other conservative social causes. Leonard also explores the social and religious issues currently dividing Baptists, including race, the ordination of women, the separation of church and state, and sexuality. In the final chapter Leonard discusses the future of Baptist identity in America.
Baptize By Blazing Fire: Divine Expose of Heaven and Hell
by Yong-Doo KimBaptized by Blazing Fire is the first in a series of volumes that share supernatural testimonies and accounts of divine visitations, demonic manifestations, healings, and being filled with the Holy Spirit. Inspired to record some of the events that took place during the 30 days of consecutive prayer at The Lord&’s Church&’s 2005 revival in So-In Chon, Korea, pastor Kim Yong-Doo felt led to share his experiences and the experiences of his congregation with the world to help equip others in spiritual warfare and encourage them that revival can happen anywhere.
Baptized Imagination: The Theology of George MacDonald (Routledge Studies in Theology, Imagination and the Arts)
by Kerry DearbornThe imagination has been called, 'the principal organ for knowing and responding to disclosures of transcendent truth'. This book probes the theological sources of the imagination, which make it a vital tool for knowing and responding to such disclosures. Kerry Dearborn approaches areas of theology and imagination through a focus on the nineteenth century theologian and writer George MacDonald. MacDonald can be seen as an icon whose life and work open a window to the intersection of word, flesh and image. He communicated the gospel through narrative and image-rich forms which honour truth and address the intellectual, imaginative, spiritual, and emotional needs of his readers. MacDonald was also able to speak prophetically in a number of areas of contemporary concern, such as the nature of suffering, aging and death, environmental degradation, moral imagination and gender issues. Dearborn explores influences which shaped him, along with the wisdom he has offeredin the formation of significant Christian writers in both the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Authors such as C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton, Dorothy Sayers, J.R.R. Tolkien, W.H. Auden, Frederick Buechner and others attribute to MacDonald key paradigm shifts and insights in their own lives. A study of MacDonald does not offer a formulaic approach to theology and the imagination, but the possibility of gleaning from his rich harvest relevant nourishment for our own day. It also provides a context in which to assess potential weaknesses in imaginative approaches to theology.
Baptized in the Spirit: A Global Pentecostal Theology
by Frank D. MacchiaBaptized in the Spirit creatively examines the most recent trends in Pentecostal and charismatic theology, especially with regard to the displacement of Spirit baptism as Pentecostalism’s central distinctive. The author begins by focusing on the significance of the Holy Spirit in reciprocal and mutual work with the Son in fulfilling the will of the Father. He also shows how the pneumatological emphases in Pentecostal and charismatic theology can help to correct the tendency in Western Christianity to subordinate the Spirit to the Word.
Baptized in the Water: Becoming a member of God's family
by Glenys NellistReading about baptism can help children understand how, through baptism, we become members of God&’s great family. Baptized in the Water, written by bestselling author Glenys Nellist, is a beautifully illustrated picture book that celebrates that very important event, no matter when or what form baptism takes in a person&’s life.Baptized in the Water: Becoming a Member of God&’s Family:Features beautiful prose and poetry that celebrates and explains baptismIllustrates various forms of baptism, from infant to adultShowcases various Christian faith traditions through vibrant illustrationsIs perfect for baptism and newborn giftsBaptized in the Water engages children as it begins with the example set by Jesus and shows readers that even though there are varying ways to be baptized, the meaning is the same: in baptism, we all belong to God. And that is a beautiful thing.Baptized in the water,Like Jesus long ago.God&’s Holy Spirit dances,As waters gently flow.Also by Glenys Nellist: the Snuggle Time and Letters from God series, Twas the Evening of Christmas, Twas the Morning of Easter, and The Wonder That Is You.
Baptizing Burma: Religious Change in the Last Buddhist Kingdom (Religion, Culture, and Public Life #45)
by Alexandra KaloyanidesIn July 1813, a young American couple from Boston arrived in Rangoon to preach the gospel. Celebrated in the Protestant press, which ran dramatic accounts of exotic adventures, the attempt to convert the Burmese met with mixed results. Although Burmese Buddhists resisted Christian evangelism, people from minority communities were baptized in large numbers throughout the nineteenth century. American Baptist Christianity was itself transformed in the Buddhist kingdom. Missionaries who were initially horrified by what they saw as the idolatry of Buddha statues found themselves creating tree shrines and their converts hanging colorful Jesus paintings in their churches.Baptizing Burma explores the history of how the American Baptist mission to Burma failed to convert the country yet succeeded in transforming its religious landscape. Alexandra Kaloyanides examines how the Burmese majority positioned Buddhism to counter Christianity, how marginalized groups took on Baptist identities, and how Protestantism was reimagined as a Southeast Asian religion. She considers a series of holy objects to reveal the mechanics of religious practice in a period of entangled empires—British, Burmese, and American. By telling stories of four key things—the sacred book, the school house, the pagoda, and the portrait—this book illuminates the histories of Burma’s last kingdom and the unexpected consequences of America’s first overseas mission.
Bar Mitzvah, a History: A History
by Rabbi Michael HiltonThe Jewish coming-of-age ceremony of bar mitzvah was first recorded in thirteenth-century France, where it took the form of a simple statement by the father that he was no longer responsible for his thirteen-year-old son. Today, bar mitzvah for boys and bat mitzvah for girls are more popular than at any time in history and are sometimes accompanied by lavish celebrations.How did bar mitzvah develop over the centuries from an obscure legal ritual into a core component of Judaism? How did it capture the imagination of even non-Jewish youth? Bar Mitzvah, a History is a comprehensive account of the ceremonies and celebrations for both boys and girls. A cultural anthropology informed by rabbinic knowledge, it explores the origins and development of the most important coming-of-age milestone in Judaism. Rabbi Michael Hilton has sought out every reference to bar mitzvah in the Bible, the Talmud, and numerous other Jewish texts spanning several centuries, extracting a fascinating miscellany of information, stories, and commentary.
Barabbas
by Par Lagerkvist Alan BlairBarabbas is the acquitted: the man whose life was exchanged for that of Jesus of Nazareth, crucified upon the hill of Golgotha. By the Nobel Prize winning author.
Barack Obama Vs The Black Hebrew Israelites: Introduction To The History And Beliefs Of 1west Hebrew Israelism
by Vocab MaloneIn the Fall of 1981, a 21-year old college student arrived in New York City to attend Columbia University. The student’s name: Barack Obama. In 2016, NetFlix released 'Barry', a film chronicling young Obama’s journey. One scene in 'Barry' shows the man who would later become the President of the United States debating a religious proselytizer on the street. This man was a 'Black Hebrew Israelite'. The Black Hebrew Israelite movement began in 1969 and was headquartered at 1 West 125th St. in Harlem (near Obama's apartment on West 109th between Amsterdam and Columbus). Christian apologist and researcher VOCAB MALONE creatively uses this mini-debate as a launching pad to explore this militant and mysterious sect. The timing is just right, as this faith has been spreading like wildfire in most major city centers across the US. This book fills a void, as there are no major works on 1West Hebrew Israelism. Now a primer exists in 'BARACK OBAMA vs the BLACK HEBREW ISRAELITES' by Vocab Malone.
Baraja de Tarot Visconti-Sforza para Cortar
by Olga Kryuchkova Elena KryuchkovaEste libro incluye una descripción de la baraja medieval del tarot Visconti-Sforza. Cada tarjeta tiene una descripción y los siguientes aspectos: empresarial, médico, amoroso, psicológico. También se dan las características de esta baraja de Tarot única. El libro tiene una sección en la que hay una imagen de tarjetas para cortar. El lector puede imprimir las tarjetas, darles energía, escapar de los problemas cotidianos y participar en la creatividad. Recorta las cartas y pégalas en cartón, y así obtén tu propia baraja de cartas, que puedes usar como asistente en la vida cotidiana. El libro está destinado a una amplia audiencia con un interés principal en las cartas de adivinación y las cartas del tarot.