What can we learn from early Christian imagery about the theological meaning of baptism? Robin Jensen- a leading scholar of early Christian art and worship- examines multiple dimensions of the early Christian baptismal rite. She explores five models for understanding baptism--as cleansing from sin- sickness- and Satan- as incorporation into the community- as death and regeneration- and as th…
Nearly half of today's adult population is unmarried. But most churches emphasize marriage and family- leaving many Christian singles feeling like marginalized- second-class citizens. Many suspect they would be more acceptable to the church - and God - if they "settled down" and got married. Albert Hsu challenges this point of view. Christian singles need neither more how-to books for meeting t…