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1 | If He came today would He turn away fro | OT general | Bob Y. | 23926 | ||
Hi Indy, I appreciate you taking the time to clearify your view of infant baptism for me. Your letter has helped me to understand this better. I believe this is an area of much misunderstanding to many Christians. When I choose to trust Jesus as my savior I also choose to be baptised, publicly proclaiming my faith and new life in Him. When I told my mother she became a little upset because she said that I was already baptised as a baby. I think she felt that I was belittling what she and my father had done in good faith. I explained to her that what she did was more of a christening which publically committed her and Dad to raise me as a Christian, which they did (very much in line with your explaination)and that the baptism I chose was the result of a free will decision on my part to trust Jesus. Some may say that this is being baptised twice which is counter to Ephesians 4:5. I believe what this verse is talking about is the only one meaningful baptism which is a decision for Jesus. It is not putting down other kinds of baptisms which may help lead a person to that meaningful one. I support this with Acts 19:4-5. Unfortunatly we use the word "baptism" for all these acts which leads to some confusion. Thank you, again and God bless you. Bob |
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2 | If He came today would He turn away fro | OT general | stjones | 23936 | ||
Hi, Bob; Glad you found the informtation useful. I should add that when they are 14, kids in our church are given the opportunity to join after a pretty vigorous Communicants' Class. At that time, they make a public profession of faith. If they were not baptized previously (i.e. as infants), they are baptized at the same time. I would not be offended if either of my daughters chose to be baptized again. If they came to believe that the Presbyterian understanding of baptism was incorrect and their infant baptism "didn't count", I would hope they would do as you did. After all, God knows our hearts; I don't suppose he is offended at a sincere desire to discern and do his will. Peace and grace, Steve aka Indiana Jones |
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