J. Matthew Pinson is the president of Welch College in Nashville, Tennessee. Before his current position, he labored as a pastor, teacher, and writer in Alabama, Connecticut, and Georgia. A native of Pensacola, Florida, Dr. Pinson holds degrees from Yale University and the University of West Florida and completed his doctorate at Vanderbilt University. He is the author of several books and contributor to several books including "Classical Arminianism." He lives with his wife, Melinda, and their children in Nashville.

Foreword; Preface; Chapter 1 Introductory Reflections on Feet Washing; Hymn "Love Consecrates the Humblest Act"; Chapter 2 What Is an Ordinance?" Hymn "The Basin and the Towel"; Chapter 3 Appointed by Christ for Literal Perpetuation; Hymn "Jesus, the Lord, Who Bled and Died"; Chapter 4 The Symbolism of Feet Washing; Hymn "Emblems of Thy Condescension"; Chapter 5 Feet Washing Outside the Gospels; Hymn "He Washed His Servants' Feet"; Chapter 6 Why the Lord's Supper and Feet Washing Go Together; Hymn "Feet Washing"; Appendix One: Historical Reflections on Ordinances and Sacraments; Appendix Two: Augustine on John 13; Appendix Three: Study Questions; For Further Reading; Index; About the Author