The Sacrament of Responsibility: Or Testimony of Scripture to the Teaching of the Church on Holy Baptism, With Especial Reference to the Case of Infants, and Answers to Objections (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

M. F. Sadler

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0666982732 ISBN 13: 9780666982735

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore how baptism, covenant, and the role of infants collide in church teaching.

This thoughtful discussion argues for infant baptism as a vital part of the Christian plan, grounded in Scripture and long-standing tradition. It examines how households, covenants, and the spread of faith shaped early practice and what that means for believers today.

This edition delves into the biblical case for infants in baptism, addressing common objections and comparing old and new covenants. It traces how the act of baptism relates to God’s promises, the inclusion of children, and the responsibilities of the baptized as part of a larger spiritual family.

• Clear scriptural reasoning about baptism, household faith, and the inclusion of children
• A historical view of how early Christians understood baptism and the covenant
• Responses to common objections and questions about infant baptism
• Connections between Old Testament rituals and the New Covenant practice

Ideal for readers of church history and doctrinal debates seeking a grounded, scripture‑based perspective on infant baptism.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0666982732
• ISBN 13: 9780666982735
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 78