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Many are aware of the debate about infant baptism without knowing the biblical and theological case for it. In this pastoral introduction to the topic, Jason Helopoulos argues from Scripture for infant baptism in the context of the covenant God enters into with his people and the great blessings that flow from it. The practice of infant baptism benefits the children themselves, their parents, and the congregation as a whole. As do all books in the Blessings of the Faith series, this short volume concludes with answers to frequently asked and pertinent questions on the topic. Informative and encouraging, this brief book will serve as a helpful primer and quick reference tool regarding Presbyterian baptism for pastors, elders, prospective new church members, parents, and family members of children.

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In this Scripturally-based, theologically-sound, and practically-helpful book, Jason Helopoulos has provided a concise yet robust resource for anyone wanting to know more about the truth and beauty of covenant baptism. As he rightly states in the first chapter, the key to understanding and embracing baptism is knowing the kindness of our covenant-making God. In other words, God is so incredibly gracious that he lavishes amazing gifts to his people and their children. Baptism is one of those gifts. I will be recommending and using this book frequently--Julius J. Kim, President, The Gospel Coalition Discussions of baptism can so easily raise the temperature in the church and draw lines among Christians. If only for that reason, we may be grateful to Jason Helopoulos, who has gifted the church with a clear, accessible, irenic, and practical treatment of the Bible's teaching on baptism. Whether you have been thinking about these questions for a long time or for the first time, Baptism will inform your mind and stir your heart as Helopoulos shows you the blessing that God intends for baptism to be.--Guy Prentiss Waters, James M. Baird Jr. Professor of New Testament, Reformed Theological Seminary Jason Helopolous, in this highly readable volume, has given us the theological foundation as to why the sign and seal of the New Covenant -- Baptism - is to be placed upon believers and their Covenant children affirming their faith in Christ who fulfills His promises including, I will be a God to you and to and to your children after you... But, an additional blessing in this volume is the consequential foundation for parenting based upon the promises of God with the anticipation of His Covenant blessings in and through families by God's sovereign Grace--Harry L. Reeder III, Senior Pastor, Briarwood Presbyterian Church, Birmingham This is a truly remarkable page-turning book peppered with personal illustrations that persuasively and winsomely presents a robust defense of the baptism of infants of believers. Written from the overflow of a pastor and father with a big heart for children and the church, it excels at being biblically enlightening, doctrinally sound, experientially balanced, and practically helpful. The Q&A section is superlative--so succinct, so wise, so 'spot on.' One does not have to agree with every detail Jason Helopoulos propounds to realize that this book has immense potential to move the church community forward in grasping the beauty of baptism without either overestimating or underestimating it. Highly recommended!--Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary This is an immensely helpful study of God's Word on such an important topic. The Q&A at the end alone is worth the read. If you want to understand the Reformed understanding of baptism, look no further.--Michael Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California

Discussions of baptism can so easily raise the temperature in the church and draw lines among Christians. If only for that reason, we may be grateful to Jason Helopoulos, who has gifted the church with a clear, accessible, irenic, and practical treatment of the Bible's teaching on baptism. Whether you have been thinking about these questions for a long time or for the first time, Baptism will inform your mind and stir your heart as Helopoulos shows you the blessing that God intends for baptism to be.--Guy Prentiss Waters, James M. Baird Jr. Professor of New Testament, Reformed Theological Seminary In this Scripturally-based, theologically-sound, and practically-helpful book, Jason Helopoulos has provided a concise yet robust resource for anyone wanting to know more about the truth and beauty of covenant baptism. As he rightly states in the first chapter, the key to understanding and embracing baptism is knowing the kindness of our covenant-making God. In other words, God is so incredibly gracious that he lavishes amazing gifts to his people and their children. Baptism is one of those gifts. I will be recommending and using this book frequently--Julius J. Kim, President, The Gospel Coalition Jason Helopolous, in this highly readable volume, has given us the theological foundation as to why the sign and seal of the New Covenant -- Baptism - is to be placed upon believers and their Covenant children affirming their faith in Christ who fulfills His promises including, I will be a God to you and to and to your children after you... But, an additional blessing in this volume is the consequential foundation for parenting based upon the promises of God with the anticipation of His Covenant blessings in and through families by God's sovereign Grace--Harry L. Reeder III, Senior Pastor, Briarwood Presbyterian Church, Birmingham This is a truly remarkable page-turning book peppered with personal illustrations that persuasively and winsomely presents a robust defense of the baptism of infants of believers. Written from the overflow of a pastor and father with a big heart for children and the church, it excels at being biblically enlightening, doctrinally sound, experientially balanced, and practically helpful. The Q&A section is superlative--so succinct, so wise, so 'spot on.' One does not have to agree with every detail Jason Helopoulos propounds to realize that this book has immense potential to move the church community forward in grasping the beauty of baptism without either overestimating or underestimating it. Highly recommended!--Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary This is an immensely helpful study of God's Word on such an important topic. The Q&A at the end alone is worth the read. If you want to understand the Reformed understanding of baptism, look no further.--Michael Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California

Discussions of baptism can so easily raise the temperature in the church and draw lines among Christians. If only for that reason, we may be grateful to Jason Helopoulos, who has gifted the church with a clear, accessible, irenic, and practical treatment of the Bible's teaching on baptism. Whether you have been thinking about these questions for a long time or for the first time, Baptism will inform your mind and stir your heart as Helopoulos shows you the blessing that God intends for baptism to be.--Guy Prentiss Waters, Ph.D. James M. Baird, Jr. Professor of New Testament Reformed Theological Seminary

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Jason Helopoulos (ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary) is senior pastor of University Reformed Church in East Lansing, Michigan. He is the author of several books, including Let the Children Worship and A Neglected Grace: Family Worship in the Christian Home. Jason Helopoulos (ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary) es pastor principal de la University Reformed Church en East Lansing, Michigan.

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