What is a believers baptism and how is it different from baptism as a child?

Answer 1

The question of "what is a belivers baptism?" has been answered many times over here and I concur, this is a baptism of a person of an age of understanding.

Infant baptism is conducted by some denominations of the reformed Church (sorry I know very little of Catholicism). The pupose of it is to bring the child into the family of Christ before they are old enough to understand. At face value this might sound unfair, but consider this: many children die at a very young age. we are all born into sin thanks to Adam's original sin, therefore anyone who has not come to know the love of Christ is not saved. The baptism of an infant brings the child into the new covenant of Christ and they are saved. Later in life when a person reaches an age of understanding they make a concious descision whether or not to accept Christ. If they do then they may recieve a second baptism (dependant on the denomination of the church). If not, then the first baptism loses it's significance.

Also, infant baptism CAN be found in the scriptures, St Paul the Apostle baptised a Roman centurian and his whole family. (i'm afraid i don't know the exact reference.)

I hope this is helpful.

Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

Answer 2

For the catholic church a baptism for a child is entering the child Into the community of believers a believers baptism would be a Confirmation when a child 14-18 is old enough to accept Christ himself.

Answer 3

I haven't read anyone else's answer, so maybe this has already been explained. But I would guess a "believers" baptisim is one where the person has been baptised after reaching the age of accountability - to know the difference between right and wrong, and that actions have consequences. Whereas most child baptisms are held as an infant and the child has no concept of right and wrong or that their actions have consequences.

Answer 4

There is no baptism of children in Scripture. The baptism of adults is entering into the death of Jesus being baptized in His name.

The difference is adults are old enough to understand what is taking place and have lived long enough to know they need to repent.

Those who are baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, not Father, Son and Holy Ghost titles, are promised the further baptism of the Holy Spirit.

The believers baptism is simply: "I (your name) baptize you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ." As these words are spoken the new Christian is immersed, symbolic of His death.

For nearly 300 years after Pentecost every Christian was baptized in the full name of Jesus. This was changed by the church at Rome and was carried on by many protestant churches to this day,

The many who follow the original Scripture dedicate little children, but do not baptize them in any form.

Answer 5

Believers baptism is a public confession of Christ as their personal Savior....I am not into child baptism...but if a parent wants to dedicate their child to the Lord...I see nothing wrong with it...I personally do not believe that will get them to heaven, because that is salvation by works...and Salvation comes about by believing Christ died for our sins and was resurrected, repenting, asking forgivenss and making a public confession of our faith and doing our best to obey God's commandments...read Romans...The path to salvation

Answer 6

In Mark 16:16, Jesus puts belief before baptism.

In Acts 2:36 Peter told them to know that Jesus was Lord. It was obvious from their statement in verse 37 and Peter told them to repent and be baptized in the name of Christ for the remission of sins. Here both belief and repentance are before baptism.

In Acts 8:36-37, Phillip told the eunuch that if he believed he could be baptized. Again belief comes before baptism.

Infants cannot believe. Infants have done no wrong to repent of. Infants, therefore, are not subject to baptism as taught in the Bible.

Answer 7

believer baptism is where you get baptized once you'reold enough to understand what is happening

baptism as child is where you put water on a baby for no reason

Answer 8

Even baptism as a child can result in conversion later on which it did for me 16 years later...i was already born again and was told by WCG cult to be REbaptized which wasnt necessary..

Answer 9

Christening (done as a baby) - Catholic

Dedication (done as a baby or toddler) - Christian (all denominations)

Water Baptism - Christian (all denominations) a decision made by the person to proclaim their walk with Jesus Christ...

Baptism of the Holy Spirit - Christian (Evidence - speaking in tongues) this gift is for everyone! :o)

Answer 10

Some children are baptized at an early age, and they don't understand exactly what they are doing. The believer knows that it is a life change, a very important step in their life.