WHAT CHRISTIAN PARENTS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT INFANT BAPTISM John P. Sartelle, Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing Co., Phillipsburg. N.J., paperback, $1.95, 28 pages. Reviewed by Elco H. Oostendorp

On the back cover of this little book Or. J.I. Packer is quoted as follows: “far and away the best study of its kind—simple, vivid, practical, pastoral—that I have read . . . . I commend it as intrinsically excellent (and) pastorally timely.” This high praise is deserved. Although it contains nothing original in terms of arguments for or explanation of the Reformed position on the baptism of infants, it states that position with clarity and in a practical way that should make it valuable for pastors and parents. Occasionally one reads on bulletins that “the sacrament of infant baptism will be administered.” Sartelle frequently speaks of the baptism of infants. a preferable way of bringing out that there is only one sacrament of Baptism. which means the same for both adults and infants. This booklet teaches with reference to relevant Scriptures that Baptism is a sign and seal of the covenant of grace and assures us of God’s promises and reminds of our obligations. Highly recommended.