Children Baptism. What is your view?

Question

Please state the reason why is it ok, or nor ok. If possible, please include Bible quotation.
Please state your denomination as well. Thank.

Reminder, please note that this is mean for a friendly discussion. We are here to share, and all others are free to retain whatever they believe.

Please do not condemn any denomination here.

Why Cath, Navus, Elesia and theegreat have no quotation?
Do u mind edit them?

Answer 1

There are currently two views as to the proper subjects of baptism:

(1) Paedo-baptism: This is the practice of infant baptism. Many Christian communions baptize not only adult converts to Christianity, but also the infants of believers. Those who beleive that baptism is necessary for salvation or that baptism imparts special grace for faith (Sacramentalistslike Roman Catholic Church, the Greek Orthodox Church, the Anglican or Episcopalian Church and some Lutheran churches) baptize infants. Covenanters (Reformed churches) baptize infants not because they believe it is necessary for salvation but because they believe that baptism has taken the place of circumcision.

(2) Credo-baptism. This is “Believers-Only” baptism. Those who hold to this view believe that the proper candidates for baptism according to credo-baptists are those who have already experienced the new birth on the basis of their personal faith and who give evidence of this salvation in their lives. Naturally, according to this view, infants cannot be baptized for the simple reason that babies cannot yet exercise personal faith in Christ nor repent of sins they have not yet committed. Almost all credo-baptists hold the symbolic view of the nature of baptism (Baptists, and certain independent church groups).

Which is the Correct View?

Ultimately, the background of the difference in opinions between these Protestant denominations over the issue of infant baptism is their respective understanding of the nature of the visible Church. Baptists insist that the visible church ought to be made up of true believers and membership in local congregations is only for those who have publicly professed personal faith. This emphasis leads to the claim that Christ instituted baptism primarily for a public profession of faith, and that such a profession is part of the definition of baptism. Infant baptism is therefore excluded. Because of their conviction on believer’s baptism only, Baptist churches do not recognize the baptisms of persons who had received it in infancy, and will usually rebaptize such persons once they demonstrate the reality of their faith. Reformed theology rejects the view that believer’s baptism is the only baptism and protests Baptist denials of a place for believers’ children in the body of Christ.
In the absence of a clear Scriptural command to either baptize infants or forbid the rite to them, and because all Protestants or Evangelicals are agreed that baptism cannot save, it is probably wise to adopt an attitude of Christian charity over this issue. The Christian nurture and up-bringing of credo-baptist and paedobaptist children will be very similar: dedicated to God in infancy, either by baptism or by a dedication rite (which some will see as a dry baptism), after which they will be brought up “in the fear of the Lord” and into publicly professing faith on their own. After this they will enjoy full communicant status.

So... for me... infant baptism is OK as long as that child is nurtured in the fear of the Lord and the knowledge of the Gospel and hence led to the point of publicly professing faith on their own account. After all, it is SAVING FAITH that is important. Though every Christian ought to be baptized in obedience to the Lord's command.

Answer 2

I am from the Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC) and I believe You should bapttise infants.

(1) The old testament sacriments were continued in the New Testament in a different way. Passover pointed to Christ, Christ has come, So we see a clearer picture of Christs work on the cross in The Lords Supper. Crcumcision as carried over as baptism. circumcision was a sign of the covenant, baptism is a sign of the covenant. circumcison was done at 8 days old, baptism should be done at around that early time.

A little off topic, but.. you had to be like 13 to go to Passover, and 8 days old for circumcision (Acts 7:6-8). we have somhow reversed that in alot of churches, letting children take the Lords Supper and only letting adults take baptism.. anyway..

(2) Baptsm is a sign of the covenant. It is not saying, I beilieve in Christ the son of God, the trinity, that the Bible is infallible, etc. You are merley showing this child has been born into the covenant. I doubt all the Jews who were circumcised where saved.The children are sanctified by their believeing parent(s). We are told that when it talks about a marriage with only one parent being saved.

Also, in Luke 18:16 it says suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven. why deny them the sign of the covenant at an early age?

I dont know the other verses off hand

Answer 3

I'm a Youth Sunday School Teacher, and a nurse. I am a Baptist (but we will all end up in the same place, Heaven). Regarding Baptism we are publicly accepting Christ as savior and Lord. Also this represents the death and resurrection of Jesus by being Baptized. John 3 states that unless you be born again you cannot see the Kingdom of God. So this is an act of obedience towards the Father. Read the Chapter 3 in it's entirety.

Answer 4

I'm Catholic.

Catholics know that no where in scripture is infant baptism prohibited, and we also know that one of the most important old testament "antetypes" of baptism was circumcision, which was required of every male infant on the eighth day of life.

Furthermore, due to the nature of original sin, every infant is born spiritually separated from God, and not necessarily fit for heaven.

It is absolutely critical for the eternal security of the infant, to remedy that situation through baptism, as soon as possible.

In the Catholic church, infant baptism is also the ultmate demonstration of salvation without works.

The infant is required to do absolutely nothing, while the church freely supplies all that is necessary for salvation, including the faith, simply because God desires all to be saved.

And since God is the originator of the sacrament of baptism, it truly accomplishes all that he desires.

The infant is cleansed of original sin, becomes a member of the church, an adopted child of God, co-heir with Jesus Christ, and a temple of the Holy Spirit.

Can't beat that!

Answer 5

There is no harm in having your child baptised; however, being born again is the key to having fellowship and eternal life.

The child who gets baptised must, one day, make a personal decision as to whether or not he believes the gospel for him or her self.

Jesus plainly said, You must be Born Again. (John 3:3)

How? Believe the gospel and confess Him before men.

Answer 6

Its a no no
Because in the bible the person that can be baptize is the one who has understanding, faith,and knows and accept the doctrine of Christ like says in
"Act 8:34 And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man?
Act 8:35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.
Act 8:36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?
Act 8:37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
Act 8:38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him. "

And also we do not baptize the childer or baby like it is written in "{Hebrew 5:13 For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe"
A baby or young children don't have enough knowledge about the word of God and dont have faith because faith comes from hearing (hearing and understanding the word of God)
Rom 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God"
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I am a member of Chruch of God in Christ Jesus, Pillar and ground of the truth

Answer 7

I used to be a Nazarene. We didn't hold with it, because we felt it was a sign of devoting one's life fully to Christ, and it should be a decision mad by the person, not the parents. I was baptised at 13-ish.

Answer 8

I believe in God, and give most of my answers in my own words. I don't think it is right or wrong, to have your child baptized or christened. But don't expect the child to stay with that faith, when they become an adult. It is in your adult life, when you start drawing conclusions, as to your faith beliefs. I think when people go out in public, they should put aside thier personal beliefs, and just enjoy each other as persons with different ways of life, and interests. Peace.

Answer 9

shod Know what there doing. It a symbol of faith, a Journey for a man or a woman. heck Jesus was 30 when he was baptized.

Answer 10

I'm for it

If they want to do it again later in life that's up to them!