The Lord's Command: A Study on Baptism

G. H. Pember; 192 pgs. What do you understand concerning baptism? G.H. Pember (1837-1910) gives the 4 objectives of this book: (1) To prove the accurate meaning of the Greek word for baptism in the New Testament, and prove that it was so understood and practiced until corrupted by the apostate church (2) To explain the significance of the rite itself (3) To distinguish it from the baptism of the Holy Spirit (4) To address the problem of infant baptism   As with all of G. H. Pember’s writings, it is very thorough and compelling.   George Hawkins Pember was born in 1837.  He was educated at Cambridge University where he took his M.A. in Classics at age twenty-six.  Upon his conversion to Christ, Pember determined to devote his scholastic talents to a close and comprehensive study of the Scriptures for the benefit of God's people.  His penchant for meticulous scholarship, extensive knowledge of ancient cultures, and keen spiritual insight combined to produce works of a quality and dep