{"product_id":"9781433584992_the-water-and-the-blood","title":"The Water and the Blood","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThis Thoughtful Book Explores How the Sacraments Shape Christian Identity in Christ \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur culture today teaches us that we must look inside ourselves to discover our place and purpose in life--we can determine our own identities and express them however we want. This self-centered approach promises freedom and fulfillment, but it leads only to confusion and despair. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Water and the Blood\u003c\/em\u003e, Kevin P. Emmert combats this egocentric mindset with a sustainable solution through Jesus Christ. Emmert explores the depth of Christian identity, which our triune God makes visible through the sacraments of the gospel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis thoughtful, theologically driven book explains how God uses multisensory elements--water, bread, and wine--to communicate to his people and unite them to the life-giving body of Christ. Readers will be inspired to joyfully embrace the identity they have received in Christ as baptized and communing persons. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOffers a Sustainable Solution for Identity Confusion: \u003c\/strong\u003e This book uncovers how a transformative relationship with Christ produces lasting significance and purpose \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eExamines the Sacraments: \u003c\/strong\u003e By exploring baptism and Communion, this book outlines what identity in Christ entails and how it is strengthened\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGreat for Pastors, Seminary Students, and Scholars: \u003c\/strong\u003e Rich in theology, contents from this book will help Christian leaders teach others how the sacraments shape Christian identity \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kevin P Emmert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40699173666865,"sku":"9781433584992","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/9926\/3793\/files\/9781433584992.jpg?v=1780470917","url":"https:\/\/bakerbookhouse.com\/products\/9781433584992_the-water-and-the-blood","provider":"Baker Book House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}