Baptism (Discovery Series Booklet)

It's a growing reality in the world of Christendom that baptism is both ignored and misunderstood.

Down through history, the rite of water baptism has been widely regarded as a symbolic entry into the church. Some baptize infants, and others baptize people only after their confession of belief. Some see baptism as essential for salvation, but others see it as far less important than being spiritually immersed into Christ. Then there is the mode of baptism. Some sprinkle water, some pour it, and some immerse. Some baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, while others baptize in Jesus' name only.  In this booklet, Bill Crowder takes a look at the story and meaning of baptism, and what we can all agree on.

Bill Crowder joined the Our Daily Bread Ministries staff in 2001 after more than 20 years in the pastorate stretching from West Virginia to southern California to west Michigan. Over the years, Bill has spent much of his time in a Bible-conference ministry around the world, serving ODBM offices and their outreach to their local communities. Bill is a contributing writer for the Our Daily Bread devotional and has written many Bible study booklets for ODBM’s Discovery Series. He has also published a number of books with ODB Publishing, the latest being Wisdom for our Worries and Gospel on the Mountains. Bill also serves as a co-host with Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Daniel Ryan Day on the “Discover the Word” podcast and daily radio program, heard throughout the U.S. and on more than 20 stations in Canada. On the personal front, Bill is now semi-retired and, with his wife, Marlene, lives in North Carolina.