In this comprehensive rebuttal, Carson and Munro critique the practice of modern immersion baptism and argue for the scriptural validity of baptism by pouring or sprinkling. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and theology of baptism.
This book is an exploration of the Providence of God as it is manifested in scripture. Carson examines the Bible's teachings on divine sovereignty, grace, and providence, and offers a compelling argument in favor of God's sovereignty over all things. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in Christian theology and faith.
First published in 1829, this book focuses on the much-debated topic of baptism-its modes and subjects-from a Baptist perspective. Carson, a prolific preacher and writer, presents a historical overview of the practice and argues that baptism by immersion is the only biblical and valid form. This edition includes a biographical sketch of the author's life.
'The Providence of God in his government of the world is a subject of the deepest interest to the Christian ... 'Alexander Carson lived in an age that was turning away from the revelation of God in Scripture. The dominant philosophy of the times sought to replace the knowledge of the personal, sovereign and provident God of Scripture with a 'more intelligent belief' in the impersonal laws of nature (which are, of course, nothing but the physical laws by which God usually conducts his government of the world). If God exists - and that was a big 'if' - then he is a God who is far removed from the events of every-day life.But truth and Scripture teach that all physical laws have their effect from the immediate agency of God's almighty power. In his works of providence God preserves and governs all his creatures and all their actions. 'In him we live, and move, and have our being' (Acts 17:28).Although Christians recognize this doctrine of Providence, they tend to overlook it in practice. In so doing they lose, in a great measure, that advantage which a constant and deep impression of this truth is calculated to give. In this book, Alexander Carson takes the reader through the Scriptures and points to instances of God's providence that will provide comfort for all true believers.