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Bible Question: My 6yr old daughter has never been baptized/christened in the church. I call it christened, due to our family growing up as a Catholic. However, I am a born again Christian now, and I desire to do what's right for my family! Therefore, is it really necessary for me to get this done, because it's been bothering me a lot! I desire for my child to make it into heaven. With that said, will my child enter God's kingdom if she does not get baptized/christened? May you please respond to my question at your earliest convenience? Thank you in advance!!! God Bless!!! |
Bible Answer: No, water baptism is not necessary for salvation. Remember in Luke 23:43 where Jesus said to the thief, "Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise." In his final hours on earth the thief was saved simply because he believed that Jesus was the Son of God. The thief was never baptised. The choice whether your daughter accepts Christ or not will ultimately be hers to make when she reaches the age of God-consciousness and accountability. What you can do as a parent is make sure that she learns about Jesus through Bible study. Age 6 is a great time to start teaching a child about the Savior. Children are so eager to learn! Proverb 22:6 says "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." Pray that God grants you wisdom and guidance as you instruct your child in the ways of our Lord and Savior. There is an added benefit in teaching a child, because the teacher always learns as well. |