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Baptism
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God's Activity of Grace
Morris Vaagenes
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We often deal with baptism in relation to death, i.e., "What happens to those who die unbaptized?" The early church would more likely have asked, "What happens to those who live without baptism?" The author strongly emphasizes the point that baptism is a baptism into life. From Scripture, and from broad pastoral experience, Morris Vaagenes unfolds an appreciation of baptism both for everyday life and for eternal life.
Baptism, a universal Christian activity, should be a mark of unity, yet practice and theology are often divisive. The Author explores the biblical foundations for Baptism and explains the various modes of Baptism to provide assurances that God is at work through the water and the word. His thesis is that through baptism a person enters into a new life, with a new relationship to God. It is an abundant life.
For 38 years, the Rev. Morris Vaagenes led North Heights Lutheran Church, Roseville and Arden Hills, Minnesota, into spiritual renewal and major innovations. Vaagenes led the development of two campuses, which have resulted in revitalization of all areas of church life. During his tenure, the church grew from 525 to 7300 members and ranks among the six largest ELCA congregations. He and his wife, Bonnie, have four children and several grandchildren.
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ISBN:
1-933794-01-1
134
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5.5 x 8.5
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Perfectbound
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