Bible Question: can a child be baptised |
Bible Answer: Hi morrison Why should it be such a big deal to those not practicing infant baptism, if an infant is baptized within the doctrinal guidelines of the church doing the baptism? I'm sure there are things, both denominations believe, when looked at closely, would not stand doctrinal muster with the other denomination. Nobody has it all, everybody thinks they do, but they don't, that's why we have so many different denominations to begin with. Baptism does not bring salvation, it is not a part of the salvation process. Baptism was performed in a close proximity to salvation, as depicted in the bible. These events have been outlined very well by Searcher, therefore I don't see the need to repost them now. Baptism, by the words of Jesus Himself, (John 3:1-9) are the opening of our eyes to see His Kingdom, and the opening of the door to us that we may enter His kingdom. The process, is our identifying with His death, and resurrection, becoming born again. But the lack of seeing or entering His kingdom, does not mean you have not received salvation. But in answer to your question. Sure a child can be baptized, as you have seen in the answers given, there is no clear cut consensus as to the validity of child baptism. Therefore we will all have to wait until were all in heaven to find out for sure, then there will be those that were right, and those that will have been wrong. But either way it isn't something that will hurt the child. Is there anybody that would categorically forbid the baptism to take place? I do not believe in infant baptism, but my in-laws' do, so to give them the peace of mind, they needed, I let my child be baptized in their Church. (Side note) In contract law neither a child (infant), nor a mentally incompetent adult, can enter into a contract. The person entering into a contract, needs to be able to understand the terms of the contract, as to what is expected of them, and what to expect from the other person in the contract. No (proxy) agreement can be made for either party. Vintage68 |