Metadata
Title
Gilbert Tennent sermons 61, "De subjectis Baptismi" (On the subjects of baptism), 1745 or 1746
Date
1745/1746
Digital Identifier
PHS.TennentSermons061
Description
Gilbert Tennent (1703-1764) was an Irish-American Presbyterian clergyman, and one of the leaders of the Great Awakening.
In this sermon, dated 1745 or 1746, Tennent expands upon a previous sermon on the nature of baptism, by discussing the subjects of it. He once again begins the sermon with reference to Matthew 28:19-20, "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world."
In this sermon, dated 1745 or 1746, Tennent expands upon a previous sermon on the nature of baptism, by discussing the subjects of it. He once again begins the sermon with reference to Matthew 28:19-20, "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world."
Subject
Place
Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
Congregation
Second Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, PA
Holding Institution
Presbyterian Historical Society
Extent
20 pages
Format (Digital)
tiff
Rights
http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
Language
eng
Type
Text
Abstract
De subjectis baptismi (On the subjects of baptism)
begins with the same wording as does sermon 9 of the same title, but the earlier Sermon 9 gives the historical development of baptism, relates it to Jewish practice and later to the requirements placed on it by Christians, be it for adults out or in the visible church.
Sermon 61 talks in a more practical way. Infants, who would not themselves have the words for accepting the covenant, if they be children of believing parents, would be considered to have the potential to do so. Discussion of the visible and invisible church, the one based on outward statement of belief, and the inward on the heart, with a review of Jewish beliefs. Instructions to parents, as having responsibility for refreshing their own faith and continuing to instruct and raise the young by setting the example of a Christian home.
begins with the same wording as does sermon 9 of the same title, but the earlier Sermon 9 gives the historical development of baptism, relates it to Jewish practice and later to the requirements placed on it by Christians, be it for adults out or in the visible church.
Sermon 61 talks in a more practical way. Infants, who would not themselves have the words for accepting the covenant, if they be children of believing parents, would be considered to have the potential to do so. Discussion of the visible and invisible church, the one based on outward statement of belief, and the inward on the heart, with a review of Jewish beliefs. Instructions to parents, as having responsibility for refreshing their own faith and continuing to instruct and raise the young by setting the example of a Christian home.
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