...about his Calvinist, infant-baptizing beliefs?
2007-02-05 12:41:09 · 3 answers · asked by ccrider 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Presbyterians are 5-point Calvinists. They are not hyper-Calvinists.
2007-02-05 13:07:50 · update #1
As a Baptist, we believe that baptism is for a believer and someone who has accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Baptism itself won't save you from Hell, only trusting in Jesus will. An infant is pure and has no sin to repent from, and also can't express his or her trust in the Lord.
2007-02-05 12:56:12 · answer #1 · answered by the pink baker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baptists view baptism is an outward symbol of a decision that one has made to follow Christ. The Bible talks of new converts being Baptized. See Matthew 16:8 and Romans 6. Infants are too young to have made such a decision, hence their baptisms do not represent a conversion. Most Presbyterians view infant baptism the way Baptists view "Baby Dedication": It is a commitment by the parent(s) to raise the child according to the teachings of Christ. Thus, infant baptism is more about the parents than the child.
As for Calvinism...Well, there are about as many versions of Calvinism as there are Calvinists, so you'll have to be a little more specific as to what you mean. Which of the five main aspects of Calvinism do you ascribe to, and to what extent?
2007-02-05 20:58:05 · answer #2 · answered by bojanglesaddict 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All religions are roman catholic. It doesn't make a differnece both are contrary to the word of God.
Baptist comes from the followers of John the baptist.
Presbyterian means elders
2007-02-05 20:48:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋