The Apostles taught Infant Baptism!

[CRC]

Should Your Baby Be Baptized?
BAPTISM has been part of Christianity from its beginning. Jesus himself was baptized, and he directed that others undergo baptism.
If you will soon become a parent, or recently became one, perhaps you have wondered whether your baby should be baptized. Would this be necessary in order for your child to meet God’s approval?
The churches of Christendom have different opinions about this. Some practice infant baptism. But others will baptize only those who are old enough to demonstrate belief in the principles of religion taught by their church.
The Bible is the only dependable source of information about baptism, for it alone is “inspired of God.” (2 Tim. 3:16) Does the Bible advocate baptizing babies?
The earliest references to baptism in the Word of God are related to the activity of John the Baptist. Concerning him, Mark 1:5 states: “All the territory of Judea and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem made their way out to him, and they were baptized by him in the Jordan River, openly confessing their sins.” This would, of course, require that they be old enough to recognize their sinful state.
Concerning Jesus, we read: “In the course of those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized in the Jordan by John. And immediately on coming up out of the water he saw the heavens being parted.” (Mark 1:9, 10) At that time Jesus was “about thirty years old.”—Luke 3:23.
During his earthly ministry Jesus did not personally baptize anyone. But, under his direction, his disciples baptized quite a number of people. Did they include babies? The Gospel of John reports: “Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John.” (John 4:1) So Jesus had his followers baptize only persons who had already become disciples.
Knowing this helps us to understand Jesus’ command at Matthew 28:19, 20: “Go therefore and make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit, teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you.” Jesus did not mean to make disciples of people, even infants, by means of baptism. This command clearly means that a person would be baptized only after becoming a disciple.

 

[blue_ladybug]

Jesus got baptized as an ADULT, not as a child.. it's not necessary for babies to be baptized. jmo

 

[Enga]

Jesus Know what he was doing and its was in God's plan. Every thing Jesus do and every seconds minutes and Hours was schedule and he has work to do. The infant baby that you were taking about, does that baby has a mission to moplet and does anyone know the plan of the baby . Does the Kingdom of God count age size and names. what are you guys talking about .

Jesus and John the baptised were both small and who is the annointed persion that God choose to baptised Jesus . It was in the plan , Seem like God has a plan for John to baptised Jesus.
Anyway anyone knnow who bapitsed John the Baptised himself. John baptised Jesus but who baptised John?

lisen , Plan of God is Plan of God and the work Jesus did was planned in heaven and every
time and day and months and years was on plan and Jesus was making use of all the time .
John the baptised came with Jesus for a purpose.

How we baptised whom to baptised does not matter as long as We do it in now other name but in Jesus name. But very importan things is the baptise of holy spirit . baptism of water is what we see and we descussed about who should baptised and at what age he or she should baptised but do anyone know the baptisem of Holy Spirit . Baptise of Holy Spirit is what matters most . without the baptism of Holy Spirit we will not eneter the Kingdom of God . The baptism of holy spirit very important, water baptism show us that we turn out self form eveil things . it is and indication of Change .

We have to know the Baptism of Holy Spirit .

 

[Enga]

Dear CRC, I have post something on Baptism and can you see it. titles "This is a reply to the Question about baptism of baby and Adult"

See it and make you comments

 

[PeterJens]

There is a deeper question here. If my child who I love dies, will they be judged as a sinner or as saved though they have not reached the age of consent or responsibility ie guilt.
The sacremental view of faith, said in effect unless the sacrement of baptism was performed hope was lost. Paul mentions the answer that the faith of a believing parent justifies the child in the eyes of the Lord.
This then leads on to what about at 13. In part it is up to the child. But again how do we know we are saved? It is by faith in Jesus and the love we show that he planted and has watered in our hearts that testifies to His work. After much deliberation I have taken the view that the lake of fire is a judgement of eternal destruction, not torture.
If your child freely walks away from the Lords love, and hides from his reality, then no baptism child or adult will make any difference. It is the reality of eternal love working towards purity and righteousness which is the bedrock of eternity, so the question somewhat becomes irrelevent, because we want reality not symbolism, love not hypocracy, faith not ceremonies.....