"Believe and Be Baptized" covers key truths about the gospel and baptism for those considering baptism or their parents. Chapters are relatively brief and designed to be used as part of a series of discussions (or times of personal reflection). The book looks at the gospel as taught in the book of Romans, and then defends the practice of believer's baptism. A special chapter is devoted to a "profession of faith." Several practical matters related to baptism are presented in the final chapter of the work. An appendix on paedobaptism is also included. Sovereign Grace Church 401 Upchurch St....

A User's Guide to the Old Testament offers key instruction to get from the text of the Old Testament to the details of our lives. Part One provides an introduction to key theological issues that impact how we read our Old Testament--how the New Testament provides our guide to the Old, how to see Jesus at the center of its message, etc. Part Two looks at the various genre of the Old Testament and provides handholds to interpret each of these--history, law, wisdom, prophetic, and a special chapter on the Psalms. Daniel J. Baker (BA Kenyon College, MA Ashland Theological Seminary) serves as a...

Deacons: Serving God, Serving God's People looks at the office of deacon in the New Testament. Confusion about the offices in the church can lead to frustration, hindered growth, and a gradual erosion of faithfulness to the Bible. This book helps to alleviate such confusion. Acts 6 is examined closely to see how deacons and elders are to relate together. 1 Timothy 3:8-13 is exposited to see what kind of person should be a deacon and what their role in the church might be. Appendices provide a possible approach to get from identifying to commissioning deacons, and look at deacons in three...