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1 | can a child be baptised | Bible general Archive 4 | hopalong | 216704 | ||
Dear Morrison, "Many Christians who practice infant baptism do so because they understand infant baptism as the new covenant equivalent of circumcision. In this view, just as circumcision joined a Hebrew to the Abrahamic and Mosaic covenants, so baptism joined a person to the New Covenant of salvation through Jesus Christ. This view is unbiblical. The New Testament nowhere describes baptism as the New Covenant replacement for Old Covenant circumcision. The New Testament nowhere describes baptism as a sign of the New Covenant. It is faith in Jesus Christ that enables a person to enjoy the blessings of the New Covenant (1 Corinthians 11:25; 2 Corinthians 3:6; Hebrews 9:15). Baptism does not save a person. It does not matter if you were baptized by immersion, pouring, or sprinkling - if you have not first trusted in Christ for salvation, baptism (no matter the method) is meaningless and useless. Water baptism by immersion is a step of obedience to be done after salvation as a public profession of faith in Christ and identification with Him. Infant baptism does not fit the Biblical definition of baptism or the Biblical method of baptism. If Christian parents wish to dedicate their child to Christ, then a baby dedication service is entirely appropriate. However, even if infants are dedicated to the Lord, when they grow up they will still have to make a personal decision to believe in Jesus Christ in order to be saved." (got questions.org) Hopalong |
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2 | can a child be baptised | Bible general Archive 4 | lionheart | 216763 | ||
Hoppy, God's best to you brother My biggest question where the issue of baptism is concerned is why woud one who proffesses faith in Christ would not be baptised. Jesus commanded it and taught it, Paul spent considerable time in Romans addressing this very subject. And if baptism is an option why did jesus and the Apostles teach it. How does one reconcile this with Acts 2:38? In Him, lionheart |
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3 | can a child be baptised | Bible general Archive 4 | hopalong | 216764 | ||
Acts 2:39 "For the promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call to Himself." Acts 2:40 Hoppy |
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