In reguards to having your child baptised, why? My husband and I got into quite the argument over this, so I am just curious. Thanks!
2007-08-27 16:56:47 · 14 answers · asked by heather 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
what does that mean, the age of accountability?
2007-08-27 17:10:56 · update #1
Infant baptism is a Roman Catholic doctrine.
That's all I have to say about it.
2007-08-27 17:19:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Baptising a child is symbolic. It is a gift given by God to aid children in growing up on the right path with God. It is hope. A blessing a mother and father give to their child from God. It is a lot like the blessing Abraham gave his children, Isaac gave to Jacob, etc. It is a blessing from God.
I have a two year old. At the time of his birth, I was not part of a church. If I could go back and have him baptised when he was younger, I would knowing what I know now.
2007-08-28 00:04:29 · answer #2 · answered by Theresa B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A child, unaware of what's happening, should never be baptized. Baptism is for those who have made the choice to follow Christ and is an outward action to show an inward commitment. A child obviously can't do that.
2007-08-28 00:04:02 · answer #3 · answered by Devoted1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christian baptism, according to the Bible, is an outward testimony of what has occurred inwardly in a believer’s life. Christian baptism illustrates a believer’s identification with Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection. The Bible declares, “Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life” (Romans 6:3-4 NIV). In Christian baptism, the action of being immersed in the water pictures being buried with Christ. The action of coming out of the water pictures Christ’s resurrection.
In Christian baptism, there should be two requirements before a person is baptized: (1) the person being baptized must have trusted in Jesus Christ as Savior, and (2) the person must understand what baptism signifies. If a person knows the Lord Jesus as Savior, understands that Christian baptism is a step of obedience in publicly proclaiming his faith in Christ, and desires to be baptized – then there is no reason to prevent the believer from being baptized. According to the Bible, Christian baptism is simply a step of obedience, a public proclamation of one’s faith in Christ alone for salvation. Christian baptism is important because it is a step of obedience – publicly declaring faith in Christ and commitment to Him, and identification with Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection.
Recommended Resource: Believer's Baptism: Sign of the New Covenant in Christ by Schriener and Wright.
2007-08-28 00:26:40 · answer #4 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well people do it as a symbol of dedicating their child to the Lord, perhaps some do it more for tradition... I guess the reasons vary but they would prob. mostly include that the parents want a blessing on the child.
2007-08-28 00:03:51 · answer #5 · answered by ocean_girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Dedication of a Child at Church where I attend;The Parents of child are asked by Minister,Will You raise this Child Right"
That includes every adult in Church,
2007-08-28 00:17:23 · answer #6 · answered by section hand 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not believe in Baptizing before they are old enough to know the whys of it..... but, if some do, that is fine, if it is done with a pure heart and they have the faith it is right...... but, I also do not believe that being baptized with water is a necessary part of salvation....... I know that will kick off a few comments....... but, anyway this is just MY view !!!!!!!!!!! go in peace.......... God bless
2007-08-28 00:05:01 · answer #7 · answered by Annie 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Different doctrinal beliefs. There is not a single word about baptizing infants and young children in the entire Holy Bible.
2007-08-28 00:08:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Catholics sprinkle babies Protestants do not.
Children are all under God's grace they have not reached the age of accountability.
Edit: children are not under the penalty of law and are not held accountable up to a certain age of accountability.
2007-08-28 00:03:23 · answer #9 · answered by djmantx 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A small child cannot decide for himself that Christ is his choice. Baptism holds no meaning for a child.
2007-08-28 00:03:35 · answer #10 · answered by Soul Shaper 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
catholics believe that they are baptized for original sin of Adam and Eve. and then later they confirm their baptism. Protestant's believe you have to be older due to baptism is for remission of sins and how does a baby have sin? so they believe babies should not be baptized. I was baptized as a baby in the catholic church and then was baptized again in my 30's by the Church of Christ for the remission of sins. So why not do both.
2007-08-28 00:05:40 · answer #11 · answered by budleit2 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋