The sacraments in biblical perspective / Ronald P. Byars.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Byars, Ronald P.

Series:

Interpretation, resources for the use of Scripture in the church

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Baptism--Biblical teaching.

Baptism.

Lord's Supper--Biblical teaching.

Lord's Supper.

Sacraments--Biblical teaching.

Sacraments.

Physical Description:

xiv, 350 pages ; 24 cm.

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Louisville, Ky. : Westminster John Knox Press, [2011]

Summary:

Westminster John Knox Press is proud to introduce an exciting new phase in the renowned Interpretation commentary series. Instead of focusing on individual books of the Bible, these additions will focus on the Bible's most enduring passages and most vital themes, bringing to these topics the insight and faithful wisdom that are longtime hallmarks of the Interpretation commentary series. This expanded Interpretation series is an excellent resource for all those who teach, preach, and study the Bible. Book jacket.

Contents:

Introduction: The Challenge of the Sacraments 1

The God of the Philosophers 2

Adapting to the Reigning Plausibility Structure 3

Evangelicals, Too 5

Do We Outgrow the Need for Ritual? 6

The Spiritual/Material Dichotomy 7

Feeling or Doing? 8

"Just a" Symbol 9

The Intersection of Two Cultural Eras 12

The "Second Naivete" 14

The Sacramental Moment 15

Rite First, Then Interpreting the Rite 16

Preaching on Sacramental Themes 18

The Sacrament of Baptism

Chapter 1 River Jordan: The Gospel in Water 23

Luther's "Flood Prayer" 23

Thanksgiving over the Water 24

Common Misconceptions of Baptism 25

An Opening Out of an Old Story 27

John the Baptizer 28

The Baptism of Jesus 39

Baptism and the Forgiveness of Sins 50

Chapter 2 Marking the Transition Form Death to Life 55

Ritual Uncleanness and Death / Ritual Purification and Life 56

Death and Resurrection 60

The Contamination of Death 66

The Life-Giving Work of God 69

Unless I Wash You 74

Soul-Shaking Encounters 78

Priesthood-Intimacy with the Things of God 80

Priesthood Shared by All 82

Chapter 3 Baptism: Life, Spirit, and Covenant 89

Deep, Unordered Water 90

Noah, the Flood, and the Ark 92

Christ's Triumph over Death 97

God's Faithfulness to the Covenant 102

Eschatological Images 107

Chapter 4 Early Baptismal Theological Themes and Developing Rites 115

The Pre-Nicene Baptismal Rites 115

Anointing 116

Baptism in Water 121

Illumination 125

Trinitarian Language 130

Chapter 5 The Spirit Clothes, Marks, Seals, Converts, Nurtures, and Incorporates 137

Laying On of Hands and the Gift of the Spirit 138

Stripping and Clothing: Metaphor and Rite 146

Sealed and Marked 155

Conversion, Catechesis, and Baptism 158

Incorporation into a Community 166

Appropriate Candidates for Baptism 169

Crossing Over: Baptismal Witness at a Time of Death 177

The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper

Chapter 6 Do This 183

That We May Remember 188

That God May Remember 191

Give Thanks, Eat, Drink 194

Eucharist and Passover 199

Chapter 7 When the Meal Goes Wrong: Apostolic Critiques of Practice 207

Traditions of the Banquet in the Greco-Roman and Jewish Worlds 208

The Challenge of Unity in Communion 220

"Open" Communion? 225

The Limits of the Law 229

Banquet and Counterbanquet 232

Sinners at the Table 236

Chapter 8 Real Presence 241

Old Testament Meals Eaten in God's Presence 244

Postresurrection Meals with the Lord 249

Lord's Day and Lord's Supper 256

The Generous Table 260

Hospitality 263

"I Am the Bread That Came Down from Heaven" 269

Chapter 9 You Have Prepared a Table 277

Peoples of the Earth Parade to the Banquet 282

The God Who Feeds the Faithful 288

The Wine of the Basileia (Dominion/Kingdom of God) 294

The Wedding Banquet 297

Crossing Over: Eucharistic Witness at a Time of Death 305.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-316) and indexes.

ISBN:

9780664235185

0664235182

OCLC:

704377491