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NASB | Acts 2:38 Peter said to them, "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 2:38 And Peter said to them, "Repent [change your old way of thinking, turn from your sinful ways, accept and follow Jesus as the Messiah] and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ because of the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. |
Bible Question: when do children need to be baptized at what age? |
Bible Answer: Greetings Love007, The question of at what age can children be baptized has been a spark of great controversy throughout Christian history and at this Forum. My perspective is that of the Anabaptist, who believes that baptism is for those who freely request baptism of their own accord and on the basis of their response to Jesus Christ in faith. Baptism is also a public pledge of a commitment to Jesus Christ and to His church. I believe that only those who are fully accountable for their actions and who truly understand baptism should undergo baptism. Once a person is able to fully understand and make such a commitment based on faith, then they are ready for baptism. Blessings to you, Makarios |