9781333736521 - A Letter to the First Congregational Pædobaptist Church, at Rutland in Vermont: to Which is Added, a Collection of Observations, Hymns, Letters, &c Mr John Wesley, ... (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a deeply personal account of one man's journey through a theological debate that raged in the late 18th century: the practice of infant baptism. The author, a minister in training, recounts how his own beliefs about the sacrament evolved from a traditional acceptance of infant baptism to a firm conviction that only believers should be baptized. The book explores a range of scriptural arguments for and against infant baptism, including the significance of circumcision in the Old Testament, the meaning of "household baptisms" in the New Testament, and the nature of the covenant made with Abraham. The author weaves his own intellectual and spiritual struggles into a larger historical context, examining the influence of different denominations and theological thinkers on the debate. He goes beyond simply presenting the arguments, offering an intimate glimpse into the emotional and intellectual challenges of navigating a complex theological issue. Ultimately, the book is a powerful testament to the importance of individual conviction in matters of faith, and to the ongoing significance of scriptural interpretation in shaping religious belief. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.