Exploring baptism as a covenant sign and a lived practice
In Essays on Baptism, William Eagleton examines how baptism relates to family faith, the promises of God, and the discipline of training children in the Lord. The work argues that baptism is a symbolic act tied to the covenant, and it tracks how faith, grace, and parental responsibility intersect in everyday devotion.
This edition presents clear, patient arguments about how the Spirit’s work is described as a “baptism” that comes with illumination and heart change, rather than a mere physical immersion. It also explores how faithful dedication and scriptural training can shape a child’s spiritual life, drawing on biblical examples to illustrate lasting results.
- How the covenant shapes parental duties and promises in raising children
- Ways the Spirit’s work is described and understood in biblical language
- Connections between faith in parents and the spiritual outcomes for their children
- Historical and scriptural examples that illuminate practice and intent
Ideal for readers of historical theological works and those interested in the intersection of family life, faith, and baptism in Christian tradition.