
audiobook
by G. H. (George Henry) Gerberding
PREFATORY SCRIPTURE PASSAGES.
CHAPTER I. - ALL ARE SINNERS.
CHAPTER II. - ALL THAT IS BORN OF THE FLESH MUST BE BORN OF THE SPIRIT.
CHAPTER III. - THE PRESENT, A DISPENSATION OF MEANS.
CHAPTER IV. - BAPTISM, A DIVINELY APPOINTED MEANS OF GRACE.
CHAPTER V. - THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT CAN BE KEPT UNBROKEN. AIM AND RESPONSIBILITY OF PARENTS.
CHAPTER VI. - HOME INFLUENCE AND TRAINING IN THEIR RELATION TO THE KEEPING OF THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT.
CHAPTER VII. - THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL IN ITS RELATION TO THE BAPTIZED CHILDREN OF CHRISTIAN PARENTS.
CHAPTER VIII. - THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL—ITS RELATION TO THOSE IN COVENANT RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST, AND ALSO TO THE UNBAPTIZED AND WANDERING.
CHAPTER IX. - CATECHISATION.
A thoughtful guide invites English‑speaking ministers and members of the Lutheran community to explore the core of Christian salvation as the Scriptures present it. Written with humility, it strives to lay out the doctrine in a way that is both comprehensive and accessible, aiming to clear up common misunderstandings and foster a deeper sense of unity within the church.
The author repeatedly grounds every claim in biblical passage, urging readers to let the Word shape both intellect and heart. By addressing the “signs of the times,” the work encourages believers to hold fast to apostolic faith while engaging the challenges of contemporary doctrine. Its gentle, Christ‑like tone offers encouragement to those seeking a clearer, more harmonious understanding of their shared faith.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (277K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Tom Roch and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2005-07-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1847–1927
An influential Lutheran pastor, teacher, and author, he wrote practical, widely read books that shaped English-language Lutheran life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His work blends pastoral warmth with a strong interest in doctrine, church life, and ministry.
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