Monday, April 18, 2005

The Baptism of Disciples Alone

In my opinion, the best book on baptism is Fred Malone's The Baptism of Disciples Alone: A Covenantal Argument for Credobaptism Versus Paedobaptism. While a bit repetitious at times, I find Malone's arguments exegetically sound and insightful. I highly recommend it. Here are a couple of endorsements:

“Fred Malone has written one of the most important books on baptism to appear in at least the last two hundred years—and every thoughtful Christian will find The Baptism of Disciples Alone to be an essential guide to thinking through the debate between what Dr. Malone rightly identifies as the ‘paedobaptists’ and the ‘credobaptists.’ The Lord Jesus Christ set baptism at the center of Christian worship and as the defining mark of Christian identity. Dr. Malone is a scholar and pastor who argues with biblical passion and instructs by personal testimony. He presents his case with the skill of an attorney, the conviction of a theologian, and the care of a faithful pastor—and he is right! We are all in his debt.”

—R. Albert Mohler, Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary


“Fred Malone presents the best case I have seen for believers’ baptism from a covenantal perspective. This outstanding book deserves to be widely read and studied by everyone involved in the baptism discussion.”

—Timothy George, Dean, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University, Executive Editor, Christianity Today