A clear, historically grounded defense of baptism in the Christian church.
This volume presents a practitioner’s view on the subject, mode, history, and social effects of baptism, arguing from a Baptist perspective against Alexander Campbell’s positions.
Drawing from a public debate held in Washington, Kentucky, in October 1823, the book frames its arguments for infant baptism and the covenantal understanding of baptism within a broader scriptural and historical context. It also engages with how baptism relates to church life, civil society, and religious practice, offering a readable path through complex theological points.
- Explanations of the book’s premise and its debate against Campbell’s views.
- Investigations into the subject of baptism, including the case for infant baptism and household baptism.
- Discussion of Biblical covenants, grace, and how they relate to baptism and church administration.
- Notes on interpretive method and how textual evidence is used to support doctrinal positions.
Ideal for readers of church history, Baptist thought, and early American religious debates.