An excursis through baptismal texts in the Bible, beginning with Matthew 28 and Mark 16. Shows institution, purpose, power, and need for the sacrament with special emphasis on infants and small children.
Sermon by Martin Luther from the Collection of Sermons on the Church or Church Postil. The text is Matthew 8:1. Defends and encourages the baptism of small children.
The fourth part of the basic text on pastoral theology by Martin Luther deals with the theology and practice of the sacrament and how it involves the Christian life, especially in confession and absolution.