An Inquiry Into the Effect of Baptism, According to the Sense of Holy Scripture, and of the Church of England: in Answer to the Rev. Dr. Mant's Two Tracts on Regeneration and Conversion, to Which Is Now Added, an Appendix, Containing the Author's Reply to Dr. Laurence . on the Baptismal.

An Inquiry Into The Effect Of Baptism, According To The Sense Of Holy Scripture, And Of The Church Of England: In Answer To The Rev. Dr. Mant's Two Tracts On Regeneration And Conversion, To Which Is Now Added, An Appendix, Containing The Author's Reply To Dr. Laurence. On The Baptismal, John Scott contributes a detailed polemic against Dr. Mant’s doctrine of baptismal regeneration. Scott argues that the Church of England treats baptism as a sign and pledge with inward grace not guaranteed in all recipients, and he scrutinizes key scriptural passages (John 3:5; Mark 16:16; Colossians 2:12–13; Romans 6; 1 Peter 3:21; Acts 2:38) to demonstrate the need for faith, repentance, and continued sanctification beyond the outward rite. The volume defends the church’s Articles and liturgy while contrasting Mant’s language, tracing infant and adult baptism, the role of the Spirit, and the distinction between outward administration and inward grace. It includes an Appendix with the author’s reply to Dr. Laurence and extensive critique of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. The work upholds a biblically grounded view of baptism, regeneration, and salvation.