Does water baptism of babies signify by sprinkling that they are Jesus Children, that Jesus was water baptized

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for them?

All children are Jesus' children already. Jesus being our 'High Father'. So? Is there a special blessing with being sprinkled as a baby?

Certain Lutheran & Catholic Churchs baptize babies & don't necessarily believe in water baptism then as adults. Except for maybe when a teenager or adult is saved who wasn't baptized in their Church.

Jesus loves the little Children, all the children of the world. Red & yellow, black & white, they are precious in His sight. Jesus loves the little Children of the world. That would be all of them (& in between colors), even the ones not baptized. It is good to dedicate ones child to the Lord by sprinkling or just praying the blessing over the child. But this doesn't save the child since child is already saved. But it does put ++s in childs life. And there is the age of accountability where child chooses to follow Christ or rebel against God. Then children should be water baptized when they personally confess Jesus Christ their Lord & believe in their heart He raised from the dead.

Answer 1

Nowhere does the bible offer the smallest hint that baptizing of babies removes their sin and gives them salvation.No man can authorize how people are saved.
Only Jesus can offer salvation:
Romans 3,6,10
Acts 2:21

Answer 2

Near the end of the Gospels, Jesus commands his disciples to go and baptize everyone. We continue to do this to fulfill his command. That is why in the Catholic church it is considered important to do as soon as possible. The benefit of the sacrament is not just for the baby.

Answer 3

Baptism is a sacrament in the Catholic Church. It removes the stain of Original Sin, fills us with sanctifying grace, and allows us to receive the other 6 sacraments. The Church recognizes all baptisms (except for JW and LDS), regardless of age, though we think you only need to be baptized once.

Answer 4

Yes, it is something like that, akin to the biblical anointing with oil.

My family is Baptist, usually just baptises adults. However, when my sister was born with a serious birth defect and doctors (at that time anyway) couldn't keep her alive, the minister baptised her. She died the next day, I know my mother believes that they will be reunited in heaven becauase of this.

Answer 5

As Catholic Guy stated; Baptism is a means of Gods Grace where we receive forgiveness of sins, instituted by Christ, and is therefore a Sacrament.

I'm a Confessional Lutheran, and our Church, like the Roman Church we accept as valid all Baptisms that are performed by other Denominations providing they are done in accord with Christs command: In the name of the Father, and the Son, and The Holy Spirit. One Baptism is enough. The Bible makes no reference to re-baptism, and we confess at the end of the Nicene Creed: I acknowledge ONE Baptism for the forgiveness of Sins, and I look for the Resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come.

Robert P should study Scripture more closely. Christ commanded Baptism, not man. The gift of the Holy Spirit, the forgiveness of sins, and Salvation that is in Baptism can not be Questioned in the light of Scripture.

Arise and be baptized and wash away thy sins. Acts 22:16.

Then Peter said unto them, Repent and be baptized everyone of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins. and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you and to your children. Acts 2:38,39.

Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. Mark 10:15.

Ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. Gal. 3:26,27.

Know ye not that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into His death? Rom. 6:3.

Baptism doth also now save us. 1 Peter 3:21.

But ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are Justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God. 1 Cor. 6:11.

Christ also loved the Church and gave Himself for it that He might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word. Eph. 5:25,26.

In the book of Acts there are references to whole households being baptised, adults, children, servants and slaves.

There are many other Biblical references.

The man made traditions that have become part of the Liturgy (Baptismal Rite) are also in keeping with Scripture. The "Little Exorcism" where the Pastor/Priest commands all evil spirits to depart to make room for the Holy Spirit, and the person being Baptized, or the parents, Godparents, and Sponsors (in the case of an infant) renounce the devil and all his works. These traditions certainly reflect and endorse the promises made in Scripture. These traditions, being man made are not necessary for a valid Baptism.

From Luther's Small Catechism:

A SHORT FORM FOR HOLY BAPTISM IN CASES OF NECESSITY

In urgent cases, in the absence of the Pastor, any Christian may administer Holy Baptism.

Take water, call the child [person] by name, pour or sprinkle the water on the head of the child, saying: I baptize thee in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

If there is time, the baptism may be preceded by the following prayer and the Lord's Prayer:

Eternal, merciful God, we pray Thee to extend Thy goodness and mercy unto this child, who now asks; open the door to him (her) who knocks, that he (she) may enjoy the everlasting blessing of Thy heavenly washing and may come to the eternal kingdom which Thou has prepared through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Our Father....

Sorry I got a little carried away, I hope this helps.

Mark.

Answer 6

I don't understand that either.
My church dedicates and prays for the children and family but to each there own.
And when a person(teenage or adult) is ready to be baptized they do it,when they know what its for.

Answer 7

I don't understand. Are you saying the Catholics don't believe in water baptizm for babies? If so, that's incorrect. Water baptizm is water baptizm, whether sprinkled, poured or immersed, baby or adult.