New Life in the Risen Christ: A Wesleyan Theology of Baptism (Wesleyan and Methodist Explorations) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1666735973 ISBN 13: 9781666735970

Publisher: Cascade Books, 2023

Synopsis

Baptism is a foundational rite and sacrament of the church. Over the centuries, the significance of baptism for Christian life and faith has been confirmed by the church, but baptism remains a highly controversial topic. Numerous disagreements exist between denominations and faith traditions—including the various descendants of the original Methodist movement—over the doctrine and practice of baptism. Who can be baptized? Why is baptism done? What does the rite mean?

New Life in the Risen Christ: A Wesleyan Theology of Baptism seeks to address confusion over baptism and offer a coherent treatment of the sacrament from a Wesleyan theological perspective. Distinguished scholars from around the world are brought together in this volume to examine the writings of John Wesley and offer scholarly reflections on topics related to the sacrament of baptism. Their work is an invitation to remember and be thankful for baptism as the sign of divine grace that initiates Christians into a new reality: life in the risen Christ.

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About the Author

Jonathan Powers is the assistant professor of worship studies at Asbury Theological Seminary.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cascade Books
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1666735973
• ISBN 13: 9781666735970
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 332
• Editor: Powers Jonathan A.