Born of Water: What the Bible Really Says About Baptism
Those who study seriously the subject of baptism know that, according to the scriptures and earliest Christian practice, baptism was considered to be the door into the kingdom of God. In the New Testament there are dozens of explicit "baptism passages," in addition to a host of baptismal allusions. In the first century, baptism had not yet been reduced to a mere symbol or confessional ritual. It was vital, universal, and part of the new birth. While many acknowledge this, few have taken the time to delve deeply  into the New Testament and the early sources. After all, such research can be tedious, and, like all research, time-consuming.I appreciate Rex Geissler for taking the time to do just this. An intelligent man, a hard worker, and a person of faith, Rex has produced a book that will be of enduring value for new disciples, older Christians, those "immersed" in man-made interpretations of baptism, and all interested in weighing and assessing doctrines against the standard of God's Word.I also appreciate Rex as a friend, loyal to the cause of Christ and to his brothers and sisters in Christ. He is not afraid of the conclusions to which his study leads because he is not afraid to carry his cross on a daily basis. Further, Rex is an ideas man  a non-stop stream of fresh approaches, new concepts, and dreams.I am sure you will enjoy Born of Water  certainly well worth the few dollars you may have spent to obtain it. It is my pleasure to commend this book to you the reader, while commending Rex Geissler for his labor of love.  --Dr. Douglas Jacoby