Writing as an Evangelical Anglican cleric, the author examines "the meaning of baptism, confirmation, infant baptism, 'rebaptism' and baptism in the Holy Spirit." -- Preface, p. [9].
Contents: Preface dated Christmas 1986 -- Confusion reigns ! -- Back to the Beginning -- The Baptisms of John and Jesus -- Baptism: what does it mean and what does it do ? -- The Baptism of Believers and their Children -- Objections considered -- Baptism and Confirmation -- 'Rebaptism' -- Baptism in the Holy Spirit.
Writing as an Evangelical Anglican cleric, the author examines "the meaning of baptism, confirmation, infant baptism, 'rebaptism' and baptism in the Holy Spirit." -- Preface, p. [9].
Contents: Preface dated Christmas 1986 -- Confusion reigns ! -- Back to the Beginning -- The Baptisms of John and Jesus -- Baptism: what does it mean and what does it do ? -- The Baptism of Believers and their Children -- Objections considered -- Baptism and Confirmation -- 'Rebaptism' -- Baptism in the Holy Spirit.
Advertisement from Augsburg Fortress for new baptismal resource. "Go Make Disciples: An Invitation to Baptismal Living. A highly informative ecumenical handbook offering a basic 'how-to and collection of resources for preparing adults for baptism, or affirmation of baptism, and for Christian discipleship". Includes endorsements from Mark MacDonald, National Indigenous Anglican Bishop, Anglican Church of Canada and the Rev. Sherman Hesselgrave, Incumbent, Church of the Holy Trinity, Toronto.
"Published jointly 1988 by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. ... and by WCC Publications". -- verso of t.-p.
Includes bibliographical references.
"[I]s communion focused on baptism the ecumenical way forward ? Is such a baptismal communion in fact all we really need ? ... The project had three stages, each discernible in this volume. Basic for the[project is a study paper produced by the Institute for Ecumenical Research, Strasbourg, at the request of the Department for Theology and Studies of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) ... This study paper seeks both to lay out a particular understanding of baptism and the church as communion and to outline and analyze the various ecumenical issues raised by the interconnection of the concepts 'baptism' and 'communion'. After discussion within the LWF, this study paper served as a point of reference for the second stage of the project, a consultation sponsored by the Strasbourg Institute in Hvittorp, Finland, in October 1996. This consultation was designed to be ecumenical, analyzing the topic from various angles. The various contributors were asked to comment on various themes, ranging from abstract questions of ecclesiology to particular questions of practice in situations where baptism and communion have become especially live topics. The third stage is the book you now have before you, the publication of the study paper and of the contributions to the Hvittorp consultation, revised by the authors following the discussions". -- Intro.
Contents: Introduction / Michael Root and Risto Saarinen -- Baptism and the Unity of the Church: A Study Paper / Michael Root, in collaboration with Andre Birmele and Risto Saarinen -- Baptism and the Foundations of Communion / Susan K. Wood -- Baptism and the Foundations of Communion -- Baptism and the Foundations of Communion / Peder Norgaard-Hojen -- Baptism and the Unity of the Church in the New Testament / James D.G. Dunn -- Baptism and the Unity of the Church in Ecumenical Dialogues / Andre Birmele -- Rites of Initiation as Signs of Unity / Eugene L. Brand -- Problems of Mutual Recognition -- Baptismal Recognition and the Orthodox Churches / Merja Merras -- Baptismal Recognition and the Baptist Churches / S. Mark Heim -- Baptismal Recognition and African Instituted Churches / John Pobee -- Baptism and the Complexities of Church Life -- Baptism and Membership in the Church of Sweden / Ragnar Persenius -- Baptism and the Unity of the Church in India Today / J. Jayakiran Sebastian -- Contributors.
"Published jointly 1988 by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. ... and by WCC Publications". -- verso of t.-p.
Includes bibliographical references.
"[I]s communion focused on baptism the ecumenical way forward ? Is such a baptismal communion in fact all we really need ? ... The project had three stages, each discernible in this volume. Basic for the[project is a study paper produced by the Institute for Ecumenical Research, Strasbourg, at the request of the Department for Theology and Studies of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) ... This study paper seeks both to lay out a particular understanding of baptism and the church as communion and to outline and analyze the various ecumenical issues raised by the interconnection of the concepts 'baptism' and 'communion'. After discussion within the LWF, this study paper served as a point of reference for the second stage of the project, a consultation sponsored by the Strasbourg Institute in Hvittorp, Finland, in October 1996. This consultation was designed to be ecumenical, analyzing the topic from various angles. The various contributors were asked to comment on various themes, ranging from abstract questions of ecclesiology to particular questions of practice in situations where baptism and communion have become especially live topics. The third stage is the book you now have before you, the publication of the study paper and of the contributions to the Hvittorp consultation, revised by the authors following the discussions". -- Intro.
Contents: Introduction / Michael Root and Risto Saarinen -- Baptism and the Unity of the Church: A Study Paper / Michael Root, in collaboration with Andre Birmele and Risto Saarinen -- Baptism and the Foundations of Communion / Susan K. Wood -- Baptism and the Foundations of Communion -- Baptism and the Foundations of Communion / Peder Norgaard-Hojen -- Baptism and the Unity of the Church in the New Testament / James D.G. Dunn -- Baptism and the Unity of the Church in Ecumenical Dialogues / Andre Birmele -- Rites of Initiation as Signs of Unity / Eugene L. Brand -- Problems of Mutual Recognition -- Baptismal Recognition and the Orthodox Churches / Merja Merras -- Baptismal Recognition and the Baptist Churches / S. Mark Heim -- Baptismal Recognition and African Instituted Churches / John Pobee -- Baptism and the Complexities of Church Life -- Baptism and Membership in the Church of Sweden / Ragnar Persenius -- Baptism and the Unity of the Church in India Today / J. Jayakiran Sebastian -- Contributors.
"The statement published here marks a major advance in the ecumenical journey. The result of a fifty-year process of study and consultation, this text on baptism, eucharist and ministry represents the theological convergence that has been achieved, through decades of dialogue, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Over one hundred theologians met in Lima, Peru, in January 1982, and recommended unanimously to transmit this agreed statement -- the Lima text -- for the common study and official response of the churches. They represented virtually all the major church traditions: Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Old Catholic, Lutheran, Anglican, Reformed, Methodist, United, Disciples, Baptists, Adventists and Pentecostal. The churches' response to this agreed statement will be a vital step in the ecumenical process of 'reception'." -- back cover.
Contents divided into three main sections: Baptism -- Eucharist -- Ministry.
Contents: Preface / William H. Lazareth, Director of the Secretariat on Faith and Order [and] Nikos Nissiotis, Moderator of the Commission on Faith and Order -- BAPTISM -- The Institution of Baptism -- The Meaning of Baptism -- Baptism and Faith -- Baptismal Practice -- The Celebration of Baptism -- EUCHARIST -- The Institution of the Eucharist -- The Meaning of the Eucharist -- The Celebration of the Eucharist -- MINISTRY -- The Calling of the Whole People of God -- The Church and the Ordained Ministry -- The Forms of the Ordained Ministry -- Succession in the Apostolic Tradition -- Ordination -- Towards the Mutual Recognition of the Ordained Ministries -- Appendix.
Copy 2 is: "First Canadian edition: May 1983. Published by: Anglican Book Centre, 600 Jarvis Street, Toronto". -- verso of t.-p.
"If you are about to become a Godparent, or if you yourself are thinking about a Christian baptism, or if you have been asked to act as a sponsor for an adult friend or relative in his or her baptism, this book will be of interest to you" -- back cover.
Contents: About This Book -- The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all -- Alleluia! Christ is risen. The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia! -- There is one body and one Spirit, There is one hope in God's call to us; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all -- I present N. to receive the sacrament of baptism. (said by a sponsor) -- Do you renounce Satan and all the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God ? -- Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from the love of God ? -- Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Saviour ? -- Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support these persons in their life in Christ ? -- Let us now pray for these persons who are to receive the sacrament if new birth -- We give you thanks, almighty God and Father, for by the gift of water you nourish and sustain all living things -- We give you thanks that through the waters of the Red Sea, you led your people out of slavery to freedom in the promised land -- We give you thanks for sending us your son Jesus -- We give you thanks for your Holy Spirit who teaches us and leads us into all truth, filling us with his gifts so that we might proclaim the gospel to all nations and serve you as a royal priesthood -- We give you thanks for you have called N. to new life through the waters of baptism -- Do you believe in God the Father ? -- Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God ? -- Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit ? -- Will you continue to persevere to proclaim to seek and serve Christ to strive for justice and peace ? -- Will you persevere ? -- I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. I sign you with the sign of the cross -- Receive the light of Christ to show that you have passed from darkness to light -- Let us welcome the newly baptized -- At Confirmation, Reception, or Reaffirmation.