| 1. Baptism Benefits |
| LCMS response to questions on the Lutheran view of the sacrament and whether it actually creates a Christian. |
| http://www.lcms.org/cic/benefits.html |
| 2. Baptism of Infants |
| Uses Scripture to show the Lutheran understanding that the rite is not only allowed, but encouraged and even needed for all, even young children. |
| http://www.lcms.org/cic/baptism.html |
| 3. Baptism: A Christological Work |
| Lawrence Rast speaks of the sacrament as an integral part of justification by grace through faith. He argues especially against the Pietism of Arndt and Spener. |
| http://www.lifeoftheworld.com/lotw/03-03/03-0... |
| 4. Baptism: Christ Marks Us as His Own |
| David Scaer develops Luther's understanding that Baptism is more than a rite, but is almost synonymous with the Christian life. |
| http://www.lifeoftheworld.com/lotw/03-03/03-0... |
| 5. Infant Baptism |
| Sermon by Martin Luther from the Collection of Sermons on the Church or Church Postil. The text is Matthew 8:1. Defends and encourages the baptism of small children. |
| http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/lutherani... |
| 6. Infant Baptism: An Ongoing Event in the Christian Life |
| Peter J. Scaer argues that Baptism is not a treasure of the past to remember fondly but a vital part of the believer's daily existence. |
| http://www.lifeoftheworld.com/lotw/03-03/03-0... |
