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Washed by God: The Story of Baptism (Karl Deenick)

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“Whatever you believe about baptism, this valuable book will give you many generous doses of biblical theology, biblical evidence, theological cohesion, and pastoral clarity. It is theologically deep and highly practical.  Heartily recommended.” — Peter Adam, Principal of Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia

Baptism is a subject which has caused confusion amongst Christians for many years. Jesus included it in his final charge to the disciples. It is clearly important, so why do we spend so much time arguing about it? Baptism is a God–given sign, not to obscure the gospel, but to make it clearer.

Karl Deenick explains not only what baptism is, what it isn’t, and who should be baptized, but he follows the threads of symbolic cleansing through both the Old and New Testaments. He explains and exalts the gospel and shows how the Old Testament foreshadows Jesus and how he fulfils the Old Testament.

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Washed by God

The Story of Baptism

Baptism is a subject which has caused confusion amongst Christians for many years. Jesus included it in his final charge to the disciples. It is clearly important, so why do we spend so much time arguing about it? Baptism is a God–given sign, not to obscure the gospel, but to make it clearer.

Karl Deenick explains not only what baptism is, what it isn’t, and who should be baptized, but he follows the threads of symbolic cleansing through both the Old and New Testaments. He explains and exalts the gospel and shows how the Old Testament foreshadows Jesus and how he fulfils the Old Testament.

Endorsements

“Washed by God opens up fresh angles on baptism, no matter which side of the issue you stand on. But what makes this book particularly valuable is that it not only stimulates rigorous thought about baptism in a very accessible way; it does so opening up wonderfully rich perspectives on the gospel itself – the glorious gospel that baptism points to.” — Murray A. Capill, Principal, Reformed Theological College, Victoria, Australia

“Deenick weaves together a host of biblical texts on circumcision, sacrifice, covenant, and the Holy Spirit, in order to demonstrate that, more than anything else, baptism is a sign of the gospel and of the community gathered around Jesus.  If you’re tired of hearing the same arguments on baptism reheated and served as leftovers, this book is for you.” — Joe Barnard, Psator, Holyrood Evangelical Church, Edinburgh, UK

About the Author

Karl Deenick is the coordinator of community and student care and a lecturer in theology at Sydney Missionary and Bible College. Until recently he was serving as a pastor in Launceston, Tasmania. He is the author of Righteous by Promise: A Biblical Theology of Circumcision and also Gathered Together: The Beauty of Living as God’s Church.