Pure Water: The Beauty and Mystery of Baptism

Have you ever considered your baptism to be good news? Have you ever drawn upon your baptism as a means of comfort? Despite the common conception that baptism is a peripheral issue of theology, author Chase McMaster argues that, on the contrary, baptism is so much more. The study begins by describing baptism as a ritual and a sacrament. What is the role of a sacrament, and does it have any powers? Furthermore, how is a sacrament different from a mere religious sign? If baptism is a gospel ordinance, what benefits does it provide for the Christian? Finally,does the Bible indicate that children are part of the body of Christ, and if so, what does that mean in regards to their relationship with baptism?