The Rev. Richard Davenport, pastor of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church of Fort Smith, AR, and author of the CPH book Baptismal River, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to discuss baptism. Find Baptismal River at cph.org/the-baptismal-river-studying-the-sacrament-throughout-scripture.

In his new book, Baptismal River, Pastor Richard Davenport explains that baptismal theology can be seen throughout Scripture. By analyzing the flood, creation, Jesus’ Baptism, and other events in the Bible, he shows how the Bible teaches us what it means to live a baptized life. In this episode, we’ll learn about forgiveness and how crossing the Red Sea connects to Jesus’ command to baptize.