Baptism A Biblical Study edition by Jack Cottrell Religion Spirituality eBooks
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In this classic work, Dr. Jack Cottrell guides you through every New Testament text that deals with baptism. It is a thorough, yet highly readable, study that provides a firm understanding of the New Testament teaching concerning this important doctrinal issue. This book now includes study questions for each chapter making this a great resource for group meetings.
Baptism A Biblical Study edition by Jack Cottrell Religion Spirituality eBooks
Jack Cottrell challenges the new traditions of the Church whereas the sinner's prayer is substituted for water baptism. He shows you that water baptism is more than a mere symbol its the time and place where God pours His grace upon the one responding to the Gospel in faith and repentance. If you read this book alongside of your Bible it will open your eyes to the confusion the modern day church has allowed to creep in. It makes you wonder that if the devil attacks the doctrine of water baptism so harshly then it must be more to it than visualizing what is going on in a person spiritually. I would suggest you also pick up Everett Ferguson's Baptism in the Early Church. You will see Jack Cottrell's teaching on water baptism is not some new teaching, but the original teaching as the early church fathers testify to. It was not until Ulrich Zwingli began teaching water baptism as a symbol that the modern church picked up on this false teaching. Coming at the time of the Reformation it spread like wildfire as it attached itself to the Protestant movement. Below is a small taste of what you will see in this book. May it restore the Church to its original roots.Matthew 28:18-20: In the Great Commission Christ made the sequence clear: preach the Good News, baptize those who receive His message, and teach these new disciples to obey all that He had commanded. Why, we must ask, is baptism singled out from all of the commands we are to obey? It appears that it occupies a unique place and is set apart from the good works belonging to the Christian's sanctification following his conversion. In other words it seems to go more with the conversion experience.
Romans 3:20 teaches us "For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight..." Is baptism one of these works of the law? If so then we know that baptism has no connection with the salvation process. However, could it not be one of the conditions the Lord requires for someone to personally receive the benefits of His saving work? If so baptism joins faith and repentance as conditions for entering into the New Covenant. Thus baptism would not be seen as a work of the law, but one of personal response to what the Lord has done on the person's behalf.
Mark 16:15-16: In Mark's account of the Great Commission we see the intimate link between faith and baptism. Many people become disturbed with this link though they do not seem upset over verses linking saving faith with other conditions. In Acts 2:21 calling out to God in prayer is linked to faith in God for salvation. Then in Mark 1:15 and Acts 20:21 repentance toward God is linked to faith in Christ. Over in Romans 10:9-10 it seems that confession was linked to believing in Christ's saving work for salvation.
Acts 22:16: Ask anyone in church, at what moment did Saul of Tarsus get converted? You will probably hear "on the road to Damascus." That is what it seems like if you read only Acts 9. However, when you read what the Apostle Paul shared in his own testimony later in Acts 22 the timing of his conversion becomes obvious. After he had his encounter with Christ he still had not become a Christian. Notice that when Ananias arrived three days later he said Paul was still in his sin and needed them washed away? In fact, this is reminiscent of Peter's sermon at Pentecost where the Apostle linked baptism to the forgiveness of sins. Ananias even referred to water baptism as the way one calls out to God for salvation. This is why Ananias was urgent in telling Saul to get baptized.
Romans 6:3-4: The Apostle Paul eludes to the fact that it is Christ's death on the cross and His resurrection that saves us. At the same time the apostle points to baptism as the time in which these saving acts are bestowed upon us. No, the water is not magical nor is the person's act of being baptized what causes a person to be saved. It is by God's grace and power alone that anyone is saved.
Galatians 3:26-27: Let us consider how Evangelicals see baptism. The sinner repents and puts his faith in Jesus for salvation. Then this "believer" follows up their profession with baptism which represents what has already happened in them spiritually. Yet the verse does not read "All those who put on Christ were baptized." The reverse is true: "For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ."
1 Peter 3:21: Baptism is a sinner's pledge to the conditions of the New Covenant, "his request for forgiveness of sins and a new heart," and his visual prayer of faith in Christ's saving work through His death and resurrection. Baptism is not a work of man obligating God to save him. Baptism is saying to God "I need you to save me. I come into the water as you have instructed to receive the promises you have graciously offered to me. I want to receive your gift of grace now." Still salvation is by God's grace alone. Still salvation requires a response from man. Peter says baptism is man's response of faith to God's grace.
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I found this to be very good. I am from a Church of Christ / Christian Church background. I would suggest to anyone interested in learning the significance of christian baptism.
I bought this book for my husband and he raves about it. Solid biblical evidence and great hermeneutics.
Yes, Love it!
One of the best studies on Baptism I have ever read, walks through the scriptures
Great study great teacher
Accurate Bible Doctrine!!
Too many people have overlooked or purposely neglected the necessity of baptism. This book is an excellent resource to show what the Bible says about it and why it's important. Thanks Jack Cottrell.
Jack Cottrell challenges the new traditions of the Church whereas the sinner's prayer is substituted for water baptism. He shows you that water baptism is more than a mere symbol its the time and place where God pours His grace upon the one responding to the Gospel in faith and repentance. If you read this book alongside of your Bible it will open your eyes to the confusion the modern day church has allowed to creep in. It makes you wonder that if the devil attacks the doctrine of water baptism so harshly then it must be more to it than visualizing what is going on in a person spiritually. I would suggest you also pick up Everett Ferguson's Baptism in the Early Church. You will see Jack Cottrell's teaching on water baptism is not some new teaching, but the original teaching as the early church fathers testify to. It was not until Ulrich Zwingli began teaching water baptism as a symbol that the modern church picked up on this false teaching. Coming at the time of the Reformation it spread like wildfire as it attached itself to the Protestant movement. Below is a small taste of what you will see in this book. May it restore the Church to its original roots.
Matthew 2818-20 In the Great Commission Christ made the sequence clear preach the Good News, baptize those who receive His message, and teach these new disciples to obey all that He had commanded. Why, we must ask, is baptism singled out from all of the commands we are to obey? It appears that it occupies a unique place and is set apart from the good works belonging to the Christian's sanctification following his conversion. In other words it seems to go more with the conversion experience.
Romans 320 teaches us "For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight..." Is baptism one of these works of the law? If so then we know that baptism has no connection with the salvation process. However, could it not be one of the conditions the Lord requires for someone to personally receive the benefits of His saving work? If so baptism joins faith and repentance as conditions for entering into the New Covenant. Thus baptism would not be seen as a work of the law, but one of personal response to what the Lord has done on the person's behalf.
Mark 1615-16 In Mark's account of the Great Commission we see the intimate link between faith and baptism. Many people become disturbed with this link though they do not seem upset over verses linking saving faith with other conditions. In Acts 221 calling out to God in prayer is linked to faith in God for salvation. Then in Mark 115 and Acts 2021 repentance toward God is linked to faith in Christ. Over in Romans 109-10 it seems that confession was linked to believing in Christ's saving work for salvation.
Acts 2216 Ask anyone in church, at what moment did Saul of Tarsus get converted? You will probably hear "on the road to Damascus." That is what it seems like if you read only Acts 9. However, when you read what the Apostle Paul shared in his own testimony later in Acts 22 the timing of his conversion becomes obvious. After he had his encounter with Christ he still had not become a Christian. Notice that when Ananias arrived three days later he said Paul was still in his sin and needed them washed away? In fact, this is reminiscent of Peter's sermon at Pentecost where the Apostle linked baptism to the forgiveness of sins. Ananias even referred to water baptism as the way one calls out to God for salvation. This is why Ananias was urgent in telling Saul to get baptized.
Romans 63-4 The Apostle Paul eludes to the fact that it is Christ's death on the cross and His resurrection that saves us. At the same time the apostle points to baptism as the time in which these saving acts are bestowed upon us. No, the water is not magical nor is the person's act of being baptized what causes a person to be saved. It is by God's grace and power alone that anyone is saved.
Galatians 326-27 Let us consider how Evangelicals see baptism. The sinner repents and puts his faith in Jesus for salvation. Then this "believer" follows up their profession with baptism which represents what has already happened in them spiritually. Yet the verse does not read "All those who put on Christ were baptized." The reverse is true "For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ."
1 Peter 321 Baptism is a sinner's pledge to the conditions of the New Covenant, "his request for forgiveness of sins and a new heart," and his visual prayer of faith in Christ's saving work through His death and resurrection. Baptism is not a work of man obligating God to save him. Baptism is saying to God "I need you to save me. I come into the water as you have instructed to receive the promises you have graciously offered to me. I want to receive your gift of grace now." Still salvation is by God's grace alone. Still salvation requires a response from man. Peter says baptism is man's response of faith to God's grace.
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