Hi, I’m Ralph Bass, the author of What About Baptism?  A Discussion on the Mode, Candidate and Purpose of Christian Baptism. 

I came to know Jesus Christ as my savior at 14 years of age through the ministry of a Baptist church.  In time I became a Baptist minister.  For 33 years I continued loyal to the teachings of my Baptist heritage.  However, in time I began to doubt some of the doctrines that I had subscribed to all my life.  Baptism was one of the topics I decided to look at very carefully.  I must admit, of all the doctrines I questions, this was the hardest to confront.  I simply knew dipping was the proper mode of baptism and there was no use trying to kid myself that it was otherwise. 

But the time came when I decided that I simply must look deeply and carefully at this topic—just to be sure.  This book is the result of this study.  Now if you are like I was for so many years, you won’t see the purpose of giving any consideration to what this book might say.  But just in case that attitude won’t do for you at all, then this book is for your review.  Of course, the three big questions on this topic are: 1) what was and is the proper mode of Christian baptism? 2) Who are proper candidates for Christian baptism? and 3) What is the purpose of Christian baptism?  I cover each topic carefully.

You will notice that I have posted several articles from the various chapters of this book.  Please feel free to engage me on these articles.  I am interested in your insight and opinion-especially if yours in different than mine. 

I first published this book in 1999; it was 80 pages.  However, I continued my research and as a result I now have a second edition, which is 100 pages 8 ½” x 11” in size.  The new material greatly increases its value and I am selling this second edition for $15 as an e-book.  It is here for your immediate download and enjoyment.  I ask only that you make but one printed copy and that you do not share the pdf file with others.  Instead, please refer them to this site to purchase their own copy.

God bless you in this study,

Ralph Bass