The sound of the immersionist's voice is heard everywhere. Very few voices are raised in opposition. It does make a difference whether it is death, burial, and resurrection (as symbolized by immersion), or the descent of the Holy Spirit into the Christian's life, bringing cleansing from sin and union with Christ (as symbolized by pouring), that God intended to portray through baptism. Correct meaning can be communicated only by the correct mode of baptism. - Introduction. In this little volume, Adams sets forth a compelling argument for sprinkling as the biblical means of baptism. (Infant baptism, however, is not part of the scope of this book.) - Eric Anderson, goodreads.com.

What is the significance of water baptism? Who should be baptized? Is infant baptism scriptural? Which is the proper baptismal mode: sprinkling, pouring, or immersion? Should people be rebaptized if they join a church that teaches a different form of baptism? Should baptism be required for church membership? These and other questions are explored in this thought-provoking book.Four historic views on baptism are considered in depth:• Baptism of the professing regenerate by immersion (Baptist)• Believers’ baptism on the occasion of regeneration by immersion (Christian Churches/Churches of Christ)• Infant baptism by sprinkling as a regenerative act (Lutheran)• Infant baptism of children of the covenant (Reformed)Each view is presented by its proponent, then critiqued and defended in dialogue with the book’s other contributors. Here is an ideal setting in which you can consider the strengths and weaknesses of each stance and arrive at your own informed conclusion.

Jesus 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.