Preparing for Baptism at Seven Rivers Church
These resources are designed to help you prepare for Baptism at Seven Rivers Church.
For all adults getting baptized or having your children baptized:
1. What is Baptism? (~ 20 min)
2. What difference does our baptism make in our lives? (~ 7 min)
3. What’s the difference between how Baptist’s and Presbyterian’s view baptism? (~ 5 min)
Additional for those having your children baptized:
4. Why baptize children of believing parents? (~ 13-15 min) — If baptizing your young child
For those wanting more study on Baptism:
5. Additional Resources
For all: #1 #2 #3
When baptizing children: #4
For more resources: #5
Baptism is the washing with water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; it signifies and seals our adoption into Christ, our cleansing from sin, and our commitment to belong to the Lord and to his church. — New City Catechism, Q. 44
The Promise of Baptism (7:32 min)- Sinclair Ferguson Infant Baptism (only 1st 8.5 min) - Bryan Chapell
A Brief Defense of Infant Baptism (5-7 min) - Kevin DeYoung
Westminster Confession of Faith (~3 min)
Reread Chapter 28 - Of Baptism, #4 and #6
Baptism:
Foundations: Baptism - R.C. Sproul
What is Baptism - Guy Richard
Infant Baptism:
Infant Baptism (18 min) - Douglas Wilson
Covenant Baptism (23 min) - Bryan Chapell
Infant Baptism Explained (12.5 min) - Matthew Everhard
A Pastor’s Case for Infant Baptism — Bryan Chapel
— The Biblical Background of Infant Baptism
— The Biblical Basis for Infant Baptism
— The Biblical Benefits of Infant Baptism
Extensive Teaching on Baptism and Infant Baptism (PDF Book)
— Christian Baptism - John Murray
— Oath and Ordeal Signs - Meredith Kline
— Indifferentism and Rigorism in the Church - Vern Poythress
— Linking Small Children with Infants in the Theology of Baptizing - Vern Poythress
4221 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy
Lecanto, FL 34461
Phone: (352) 746-6200
Fax: (352) 746-6299
Email: info@sevenrivers.org
Office Hours:
M-F: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM