Comments on: Why I Baptized Our Babies

By: Joy

Joy — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:15:55 +0000

I’m waylate to the discussion and hence doubt that anyone will read this, but onward nonetheless.

Considering that baptism replaces circumcision (performed on the 8th day);

and considering that baptism is referred to as “rebirth” (did any of us have a conscious effort, mental or physical, in our first birth?);

and considering that Christ mandates that ALL nations be baptized (not “all nations over the imaginary age of accountability”, or “all nations who have the mental capacity to choose Jesus”);

how can baptism NOT be intended for infants?

By: Ted Snyder

Ted Snyder — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:10:21 +0000

I am always surprised that there are so many people that do not know the Bible well enough to know that the Philippian jailer had only three adult sons and no wife or daughters. So when he and his son’s believed on Jesus they were baptized.

1 Corinthians 1:14 I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;

1 Corinthians 1:17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.

Paul must have not have known as much as the Lutherans about baptism.

By: Babylon's Dread

Babylon's Dread — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:28:39 +0000

Being unpersuaded by these arguments is precisely why I left the Lutheran church and did not enter the Presbyterian.

But they are more palatable now than when I came to know Christ and blamed these doctrines for hindering me from knowing him.

At least you are clear. For I am thankful. And yet unpersuaded still so I remain a steadfast believer baptizer. And yes the whole matter resides over the issue of regeneration and faith. Peace to you.

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By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:55:21 +0000

Thanks for these thoughts. I have most definitely been raised in a “believers only” baptism tradition, rooted in the great points that you highlight. But I have also been aware that 1) the other 2/3 of the Church can’t be completely off, 2) that there are some interestingly valid points made in the paedobaptist tradition, and 3) the idea of infant “dedication” has seemed increasingly ridiculous to me since it originated only as a way to be NON-Catholic and isn’t really linked to scripture or church history prior to the reformation. Hmmm. At any rate, I appreciate your points and your attitude in sharing. Thanks for adding to the dialogue.