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New Book Challenges Traditional Assumptions About Water Baptism and Paul’s Gospel
Author Michael Del Brown Examines the Meaning of “One Baptism” in Light of the Apostle Paul’s Teaching
United States — Christian author and theologian Michael Del Brown announces the release of his new book, Christ Sent Me Not to Baptize: Paul’s Gospel and the One Baptism, a bold and carefully researched examination of the Apostle Paul’s gospel message and its implications for Christian doctrine today.
In this work, Del Brown invites readers to reconsider long-held assumptions surrounding water baptism by returning to the plain teaching of the Apostle Paul. Drawing directly from Scripture, the book explores Paul’s unique apostleship to the Gentiles and the revelation of the mystery, emphasizing salvation by grace through faith apart from religious ordinances.
At the heart of the book is a focused examination of Paul’s declaration in 1 Corinthians 1:17 — “Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel.” Del Brown argues that this statement, when understood in its biblical context, has far-reaching theological implications that are often overlooked in modern Christianity.
Author Quote:
“There’s now one Lord, one faith, one baptism.” — Ephesians 4:5
Christ Sent Me Not to Baptize addresses questions many believers quietly wrestle with:
What distinguishes Paul’s gospel from earlier kingdom preaching?
What is the “one baptism” Paul teaches?
How should believers today understand salvation, identity in Christ, and Christian unity?
Written for pastors, Bible students, theologians, and thoughtful lay readers, the book combines careful scriptural analysis with a pastoral concern for clarity, assurance, and faith grounded in Christ’s finished work.