Sacramental Streams: Baptism Throughout the Old and New Testaments

By: Davenport, Richard

Baptism is more than forgiveness of sins. But how can we truly expect to understand a topic that has been discussed, debated, and dissected since church infancy? Rev. Dr. Richard Davenport approaches Baptism from a comprehensive view, bringing together the work of Alexander Schmemann and Martin Luther. Combining Schmemann's Eastern view and Luther's Western view, Davenport breaks down the Sacrament by its major themes, values, and contexts. His chapters follow Baptism as a Sacrament of: o Grace o Creation o Vocation o Eternity o Holiness o Passage o Recreation o The Spirit o Discipleship o Worship

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0758672977
• ISBN13: 9780758672971
• Release Date: January 2024
• Publisher: Concordia Publishing House
• Length: 160 Pages