Do you think an unbaptized child will go to heaven?

Answer 1

if one of there parents are saved, Yes I do
the responsibility of a soul is that of the parents

you don't baptize a person until they ask and have repented

Answer 2

I think it's a good idea to at least consider that a child that is not baptized, would not be marked for the Kingdom of God as in the covenant of circumcision in the Old Testament. Christians have their entire households baptized, it does not matter what the ages of the people in that household would be, nor would their social status have any bearing on whether they get baptized -- the head of that household would be the one to determine whether that house would conduct its affairs in a Christian manner.

God would be the one to accept or not accept anyone's baptism, not just a child. But I also hope that you have read enough of the Bible to realize that baptism and salvation go together, they're not to be separated, and baptism itself cannot be relegated to a simple symbol of what you do for Jesus. It is what God does for you, and you should have a strong desire in your heart to carry that mark upon your children as being separate and distinct from the atheists' children.

Those who will tell you that a child below the age of reason is "covered" automatically, I believe are misreading the entire intent of baptism which is a sacrament that belongs to God, not a symbol to commemorate a profession of faith.

Answer 3

Absolutely. Baptism is for the forgiveness of sins. A baby has no sins and is innocent. It is only when a child grows up and learns right from wrong that they become sinners and are in need of Salvation.

Jesus said the Kingdom of Heaven is like a little child. If a child was sinful, then Jesus was calling the Kingdom of Heaven sinful, and we all know that is not the case.

A person must believe the Word of God, repent of their sins, confess the name of Christ and then be baptized. Infants cannot repent (they have nothing to repent of), cannot confess (even when they can talk, they need to know why they should confess) and therefore are in no need of baptism.

There are absolutely no examples of children being baptized in the Bible. You will not find a single one. Every example of baptism in the Bible show believing, consenting adults and young adults. And in all of these examples, the baptism is a total immersion, not sprinkling or pouring.

Find me the book, chapter and verse concerning infant baptism. Then find the book, chapter and verse on sprinkling or pouring for baptism. Good luck.

Infant baptism is a false teaching and does nothing but get the baby wet.

Answer 4

Baptism is for those who can choose to take upon them the name of the Savior. It is a covenant. A child under the age of accountability is innocent in the eyes of God. No need of baptism. The age of accountability is 8. Any child who dies before that time will automatically go into the arms of the Father.

Above the age of accountability, that is why we have "Baptism for the Dead". for all those who died without the opportunity to be baptized. After all, if God is going to make something a requirement, which baptism is, He had to provide a way that all may receive the ordinance. Hence baptism for the dead.

Answer 5

In the name of Allah the most Gracious the most merciful.

The concept of every human being born with the original sin and as such, needs to be baptized to erase this sin is a nonsensical concept. Is this Gods justice to punish the whole of humanity for the sin of our first parents.???
Islam teaches that every child is born innocent and on the pure nature of belief. Any child whether a Muslim ,Christian, bud dist or any religion for that matter who dies before reaching Puberty is not held accountable and will be in Paradise.

Answer 6

Baptism is not necessary for entry into heaven. Example: The thief who died at the cross next to Jesus was promised to enter paradise with Him even though he was never baptized.

Also, a baby who has not reached the "age of accountability" (8 or so) will be judged accordingly.

However, if someone is able to do so, baptism is a commandment. Example: Jesus told John the Baptist to baptize Him b/c it was necessary that He obey God's commandment (so that the law would be fulfilled).

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In response to some of the answers above:

While babies are not responsible for their own sin, they are not sinless. EVERY one of us is born into this world carrying Adam and Eve's original sin and that of our parents (generational sin).

"There is none good, not even one". (Romans)

"There was none worthy under heaven to open the seals of the Book of Life" (Revelation)

Answer 7

Yes, because it doen't make any sense if it went to hell or limbo. A child is innocent. I don't want to hear about Adam & Eve & original sin crap. Adam & Eve is a STORY people! We have a tail bone & a gaul(sp?) bladder! I am Christian not an atheist but come on. Adam had a previous wife did you know this? Her name was Lilith. Also when people talk about arch angels they name Michael, Gabriel, Uriel & Raphel (some times Lucifer) but do you know that there is an arch angel named Metatron? I wonder why no one talks about him could it be because he sounds like a ****** transformer????

Answer 8

Nowhere does scripture say that baptism is a requirement for Heaven. If it was so, what would grace matter?

You do not have to be baptized to go to Heaven.

Answer 9

Baptism makes no difference as to the salvation of a child. Baptism is a public profession of faith by someone who has chosen to follow Christ.

There are four views that define people’s convictions about children. They are:

1. All children (born and unborn), all who are mentally incapacitated, and all who die in the ignorance of unbelief are elected to perdition;

2. All children (born and unborn) under the "age of accountability," all mentally incapacitated--anyone, who does not meet the "condition of accountability" and all those who are frozen in the ignorance of unbelief are elected, without exception to eternal life;

3. God has elected some as vessels of mercy and others as vessels of wrath out of His own sovereign free will, being no respecter of persons and therefore not obligated by reason of someone's predisposed conditions regardless of age, mental incapacity or ignorance, but solely according to His own purpose, after the council of His own will, for the praise of His glory alone; and,

4. When Scripture is silent and/or non-dogmatic about any issue, then we must resign ourselves to God and His Sovereignty, for some things still remain to us a mystery and with that we must be content.

In response to number two, it seems in lack of biblical certainty, that it would be unloving to extend to someone "absolute assurance" where Scripture itself is not absolutely clear. What we can give unshakable assurance to, is that God is just and righteous desiring that none should perish; delighting not in the death of the wicked; and is at the same time both loving and holy, just and merciful, wrathful and full of grace. And in all that He does, He does with absolute perfection befitting His own righteous, holy character after the council of His will, to accomplish His purpose, for His own pleasure and for His glory alone (Cp, Ephesians 1:4-14). And it is there, that we must rest, find our resolve, and leave it with Him.

Answer 10

I think unbaptized children will go to heaven. Children are innocent of sin.

Answer 11

I think the Pope has already scrapped the idea of purgatory and thus, meaning all children who die (with or without baptism) go to heaven.

As it is, its common sense that childrens pure nature do not change whether theyre baptized or not.