Baptism is one of the most debated and misunderstood topics in Christianity. Is it merely a symbol? Is it optional? Or is it God's appointed means of salvation and new life in Christ?
In Baptism According to the Bible: What It Is and What It Does, minister and author Jimmy Bagwell takes readers on a clear, Scripture-based journey through the meaning, purpose, and necessity of baptism. With careful attention to the Word of God, this book addresses common objections, untangles misconceptions, and explains in straightforward terms what baptism truly accomplishes.
From Jesus' command in the Great Commission to the powerful examples in Acts, from Paul's teachings on new birth and union with Christ to the assurance of forgiveness and fellowship, the message is consistent: baptism is not a human work-it is God's gift of grace received through faith.
Whether you are seeking to understand baptism for the first time, preparing to teach others, or longing to deepen your faith, this book will help you see baptism not as a ritual, but as the moment when God's promises become reality.
Clear. Biblical. Convicting. Baptism According to the Bible reveals God's plan for entering His kingdom and living as His redeemed child.