Should babies get baptized?
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2020-03-01 1:25 am
The purpose of Baptism is to give folks a chance to publicly declare their belief and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. How can an infant do that? As for parents and God-parents doing that for the baby, no one ever gets into heaven by proxy! Each person must make a fully conscious decision to follow Christ.
參考: Romans 10:9 - "that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved."
2020-03-01 1:31 am
Why not? It is a public profession by the parents that they will raise their child in the knowledge of the Word of God.
2020-03-01 7:59 pm
Babies with a bottle should not be baptized.
The apostle John the Baptist baptized adults in the Jordanian river, not children with milk!
The apostle John the Baptist baptized adults in the Jordanian river, not children with milk!
2020-03-01 1:16 am
No. They're too young to know what's happening or what it's about. When it happens in the Book of Acts, it reflects an outmoded family structure which thankfully no longer exists.
2020-03-01 3:07 am
Baptism is a serious step. Baptizing an infant is wrong because a baby cannot understand, make a decision, and become a disciple. Matt 28:19, 20
Those baptized during Philip’s ministry in Samaria were men and women, not mere infants. Baptism is for those old enough to learn, believe, and exercise faith.
the fact that hearing the word, embracing the word heartily, and repenting precede water baptism and that baptism requires the individual to make a solemn decision, it is apparent that one must at least be of age to hear, to believe, and to make this decision.
Jesus’ words at Matthew 28:19, 20 show that it is those who have been made his disciples that should be baptized.
Hence, it follows that no infant or small child could meet the Scriptural requirements for baptism.
An infant could not exercise faith in God’s Word, in God the Creator, and in his Son Jesus Christ.
An infant could not understand what the holy spirit is; nor could it repent of past sins and make a solemn vow to do God’s will.
Those baptized during Philip’s ministry in Samaria were men and women, not mere infants. Baptism is for those old enough to learn, believe, and exercise faith.
the fact that hearing the word, embracing the word heartily, and repenting precede water baptism and that baptism requires the individual to make a solemn decision, it is apparent that one must at least be of age to hear, to believe, and to make this decision.
Jesus’ words at Matthew 28:19, 20 show that it is those who have been made his disciples that should be baptized.
Hence, it follows that no infant or small child could meet the Scriptural requirements for baptism.
An infant could not exercise faith in God’s Word, in God the Creator, and in his Son Jesus Christ.
An infant could not understand what the holy spirit is; nor could it repent of past sins and make a solemn vow to do God’s will.
2020-03-01 7:40 am
What does the Bible say? (1 Peter 3:21) which also after a true likeness doth now save you, even baptism, not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the interrogation of a good conscience toward God, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ;
Just what filth of the flesh is a baby guilty of, or even a young child? Samuel was 5 when he was taken to Eli the High Priest, but that was for his learning and the promise of his mother! Since baptism saves a person should have knowledge of the step they are taking! When one makes the commitment to serve God by getting baptized they need to know what they are doing!
I think baptizing babies is just another was for the church to make money!
Just what filth of the flesh is a baby guilty of, or even a young child? Samuel was 5 when he was taken to Eli the High Priest, but that was for his learning and the promise of his mother! Since baptism saves a person should have knowledge of the step they are taking! When one makes the commitment to serve God by getting baptized they need to know what they are doing!
I think baptizing babies is just another was for the church to make money!
2020-03-01 6:41 am
Religions have developed that tradition, but not according to the inspired scriptures.
In view of the fact that ‘hearing the word,’ ‘embracing the word heartily,’ and ‘repenting’ precede water baptism (Acts 2:14, 22, 38, 41) and that baptism requires the individual to make a solemn decision, it is apparent that one must at least be of age to hear, to believe, and to make this decision.
An argument is made by some in favor of infant baptism. They refer to the instances where ‘households’ were baptized, such as the households of Cornelius, Lydia, the Philippian jailer, Crispus, and Stephanas. (Acts 10:48; 11:14; 16:15, 32-34; 18:8; 1Corinthans 1:16) They believe that this implies that small babies in those families were also baptized.
But, in the case of Cornelius, those who were baptized were those who had heard the word and received the holy spirit, and they spoke in tongues and glorified God; these things could not apply to infants. (Acts 10:44-46)
Lydia was “a worshiper of God, . . . and Jehovah opened her heart wide to pay attention to the things being spoken by Paul.” (Acts 16:14) She had to listen and accept the word before baptism.
The Philippian jailer asked what he had to do be saved, and was told that he had to “believe on the Lord Jesus,” and this implies that the others in his family also had to believe in order to be baptized. (Acts 16:31-34)
“Crispus the presiding officer of the synagogue became a believer in the Lord, and so did all his household.” (Ac 18:8) All of this demonstrates that associated with baptism were such things as hearing, believing, and glorifying God, things that infants CANNOT do.
At Samaria when they heard and believed “the good news of the kingdom of God and of the name of Jesus Christ, they proceeded to be baptized.” Here the Scriptural record SPECIFIES that the ones baptized were, not infants, but “men and women.”—Acts 8:12.
The statement made by the apostle Paul to the Corinthians that children were “holy” by reason of a believing parent is no proof that infants were baptized; rather, it implies the OPPOSITE. Minor children too young to have the ability to make such a decision would come under a form of merit because of the believing parent, not because of any so-called sacramental baptism, imparting independent merit. If infants could properly be baptized, they would not need to have the merit of the believing parent extended to them.—
1Corinthians 7:14:
"14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified in relation to his wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified in relation to the brother; otherwise, your children would be unclean, but now they are holy. "
It is true that Jesus said concerning the young children who approached him: “Stop hindering them from coming to me, for the kingdom of the heavens belongs to suchlike ones.” (Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16) But they were NOT baptized.
Jesus blessed them, and there is nothing to indicate that his laying his hands upon them was a religious ceremony. He further showed that the reason ‘the kingdom of God belongs to such’ was not because they were baptized but because they were teachable and trusting.
The religious historian Augustus Neander wrote of the first-century Christians: “The practice of infant baptism was unknown at this period. . . . That not till so late a period as (at least certainly not earlier than) Irenaeus [c. 120/140-c. 200/203 C.E.], a trace of infant baptism appears, and that it first became recognized as an apostolic tradition in the course of the third century, is evidence rather against than for the admission of its apostolic origin.”—History of the Planting and Training of the Christian Church by the Apostles, 1864, p. 162.
Also, COMPLETE IMMERSION WAS REQUIRED. From the definition of baptism as stated earlier, it is clear that baptism is complete immersion or submersion in water, not a mere pouring or sprinkling.
The Bible examples of baptism corroborate this fact. Jesus was baptized in a sizable river, the Jordan, and after being baptized he came “up out of the water.” (Mr 1:10; Mt 3:13, 16) John selected a location in the Jordan Valley near Salim to baptize, “because there was a great quantity of water there.” (Joh 3:23)
The Ethiopian eunuch asked to be baptized when they came to “a body of water.” They both “went down into the water.” Afterward they came “up out of the water.” (Ac 8:36-40)
All these instances imply, not a small ankle-deep pool, but a large body of water into and out of which they would have to walk.
Further, the fact that baptism was also used to symbolize a burial indicates complete submersion.—Ro 6:4-6; Col 2:12.
Historical sources show that the early Christians baptized by immersion. On this subject the New Catholic Encyclopedia (1967, Vol. II, p. 56) states: “It is evident that Baptism in the early Church was by immersion.”
Larousse du XXe Siècle, Paris, 1928, says: “The first Christians received baptism by immersion everywhere where water was found.”
In view of the fact that ‘hearing the word,’ ‘embracing the word heartily,’ and ‘repenting’ precede water baptism (Acts 2:14, 22, 38, 41) and that baptism requires the individual to make a solemn decision, it is apparent that one must at least be of age to hear, to believe, and to make this decision.
An argument is made by some in favor of infant baptism. They refer to the instances where ‘households’ were baptized, such as the households of Cornelius, Lydia, the Philippian jailer, Crispus, and Stephanas. (Acts 10:48; 11:14; 16:15, 32-34; 18:8; 1Corinthans 1:16) They believe that this implies that small babies in those families were also baptized.
But, in the case of Cornelius, those who were baptized were those who had heard the word and received the holy spirit, and they spoke in tongues and glorified God; these things could not apply to infants. (Acts 10:44-46)
Lydia was “a worshiper of God, . . . and Jehovah opened her heart wide to pay attention to the things being spoken by Paul.” (Acts 16:14) She had to listen and accept the word before baptism.
The Philippian jailer asked what he had to do be saved, and was told that he had to “believe on the Lord Jesus,” and this implies that the others in his family also had to believe in order to be baptized. (Acts 16:31-34)
“Crispus the presiding officer of the synagogue became a believer in the Lord, and so did all his household.” (Ac 18:8) All of this demonstrates that associated with baptism were such things as hearing, believing, and glorifying God, things that infants CANNOT do.
At Samaria when they heard and believed “the good news of the kingdom of God and of the name of Jesus Christ, they proceeded to be baptized.” Here the Scriptural record SPECIFIES that the ones baptized were, not infants, but “men and women.”—Acts 8:12.
The statement made by the apostle Paul to the Corinthians that children were “holy” by reason of a believing parent is no proof that infants were baptized; rather, it implies the OPPOSITE. Minor children too young to have the ability to make such a decision would come under a form of merit because of the believing parent, not because of any so-called sacramental baptism, imparting independent merit. If infants could properly be baptized, they would not need to have the merit of the believing parent extended to them.—
1Corinthians 7:14:
"14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified in relation to his wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified in relation to the brother; otherwise, your children would be unclean, but now they are holy. "
It is true that Jesus said concerning the young children who approached him: “Stop hindering them from coming to me, for the kingdom of the heavens belongs to suchlike ones.” (Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16) But they were NOT baptized.
Jesus blessed them, and there is nothing to indicate that his laying his hands upon them was a religious ceremony. He further showed that the reason ‘the kingdom of God belongs to such’ was not because they were baptized but because they were teachable and trusting.
The religious historian Augustus Neander wrote of the first-century Christians: “The practice of infant baptism was unknown at this period. . . . That not till so late a period as (at least certainly not earlier than) Irenaeus [c. 120/140-c. 200/203 C.E.], a trace of infant baptism appears, and that it first became recognized as an apostolic tradition in the course of the third century, is evidence rather against than for the admission of its apostolic origin.”—History of the Planting and Training of the Christian Church by the Apostles, 1864, p. 162.
Also, COMPLETE IMMERSION WAS REQUIRED. From the definition of baptism as stated earlier, it is clear that baptism is complete immersion or submersion in water, not a mere pouring or sprinkling.
The Bible examples of baptism corroborate this fact. Jesus was baptized in a sizable river, the Jordan, and after being baptized he came “up out of the water.” (Mr 1:10; Mt 3:13, 16) John selected a location in the Jordan Valley near Salim to baptize, “because there was a great quantity of water there.” (Joh 3:23)
The Ethiopian eunuch asked to be baptized when they came to “a body of water.” They both “went down into the water.” Afterward they came “up out of the water.” (Ac 8:36-40)
All these instances imply, not a small ankle-deep pool, but a large body of water into and out of which they would have to walk.
Further, the fact that baptism was also used to symbolize a burial indicates complete submersion.—Ro 6:4-6; Col 2:12.
Historical sources show that the early Christians baptized by immersion. On this subject the New Catholic Encyclopedia (1967, Vol. II, p. 56) states: “It is evident that Baptism in the early Church was by immersion.”
Larousse du XXe Siècle, Paris, 1928, says: “The first Christians received baptism by immersion everywhere where water was found.”
2020-03-01 5:55 am
No, to young to understand the meaning of baptism. However, parents should teach their children to Love Jehovah God. Children are a trust from God. Ps. 127:3 Children are an inheritance from Jehovah.
參考: jw.org
2020-03-01 2:18 am
Of course they should. The apostles baptized whole households, which logically included babies, and that was the practice till the Anabaptists came along in the 1500's.
From that 'paragon of truth', J -- "Especially the cowardly Lon, who blocks any who dare to tell truth, but it can attack from hiding. Why can none of you face truth?"
Why can't *you* "face truth", you hypocrite? You criticize others for blocking while *you* have *me* blocked.
From that 'paragon of truth', J -- "Especially the cowardly Lon, who blocks any who dare to tell truth, but it can attack from hiding. Why can none of you face truth?"
Why can't *you* "face truth", you hypocrite? You criticize others for blocking while *you* have *me* blocked.
參考: Greek Orthodox Christian
2020-03-02 4:52 am
Let them get to the age of reason before telling them about different world religions.
2020-03-01 1:52 am
No, it's not necessary. Peter said, "Repent and be baptized every one of your etc." (Acts 2:38) well babies can't repent, so obviously this only applies to adults. Bring the baby up in the Lord, or as the Scripture puts it, "Train the child up in the way he should go, and when he is old, he won't depart from it" (Proverbs 22:6)
2020-03-01 10:27 am
No, baptism is only for those who are old enough to make a decision to serve God.
When a person is baptized, his whole body should be put under the water momentarily. - Acts 8:36.
When a person is baptized, his whole body should be put under the water momentarily. - Acts 8:36.
2020-03-01 2:13 am
Infant baptism or Christening is a practice of welcoming the child into the church, identifying her Godparents, the Church (congregation) promising to help her understand God's will for all people, and giving her a Christian name.
2020-03-01 3:24 am
The one Church Jesus Christ founded has baptized babies for 2,000 years. Not baptizing them is a modern tradition of men only a few hundred years old, and is found only in unauthorized manmade churches which have rejected many of the teachings and practices of original and complete Christianity.
In the Bible there are repeated instances where "whole families" were baptized together. Since this was the common practice of the early Church, it goes without saying that many of these families included small children and babies. Also, Jesus taught that one cannot enter the kingdom without being reborn through water and the spirit, an obvious reference to baptism. Yet, when looking upon a group of small children and babes in arms, He said "to such as these belongs the kingdom of God". Therefore, unless He contradicted Himself, these children had been baptized - which one would expect since this was the common practice of the Christian Church from the beginning. The baptism of babies is well described in the
writings of 2nd Century Fathers of the Church, who describe it as a tradition passed down from the apostles.
In the Bible there are repeated instances where "whole families" were baptized together. Since this was the common practice of the early Church, it goes without saying that many of these families included small children and babies. Also, Jesus taught that one cannot enter the kingdom without being reborn through water and the spirit, an obvious reference to baptism. Yet, when looking upon a group of small children and babes in arms, He said "to such as these belongs the kingdom of God". Therefore, unless He contradicted Himself, these children had been baptized - which one would expect since this was the common practice of the Christian Church from the beginning. The baptism of babies is well described in the
writings of 2nd Century Fathers of the Church, who describe it as a tradition passed down from the apostles.
2020-03-01 11:29 am
The terms “christen” and “christening” do not appear in the Bible. They refer to a ceremony performed by some churches in which an infant is “baptized” (by having water sprinkled or poured on his head) and named.
Christian baptism is for those old enough to understand and believe in “the good news of the Kingdom of God.” (Acts 8:12) It is linked with hearing God’s word, accepting it, and repenting—actions that an infant cannot take.—Acts 2:22, 38, 41.
In addition, the Bible shows that God views the young children of Christians as being holy, or clean in his sight, because of the parents’ faithful course. (1 Corinthians 7:14) If infant baptism were valid, those children would not need to have the merit of someone else extended to them.
Christian baptism is for those old enough to understand and believe in “the good news of the Kingdom of God.” (Acts 8:12) It is linked with hearing God’s word, accepting it, and repenting—actions that an infant cannot take.—Acts 2:22, 38, 41.
In addition, the Bible shows that God views the young children of Christians as being holy, or clean in his sight, because of the parents’ faithful course. (1 Corinthians 7:14) If infant baptism were valid, those children would not need to have the merit of someone else extended to them.
2020-03-01 1:18 am
Yes, of course they should, if their parents are Christians.
2020-03-01 9:10 am
Baptism is a symbol of having repented of sins, having accepted Jesus and having dedicated ones life to do God's will. Faith and knowledge are required. Babies can not make such a decision and there is not a single mention in the scriptures of a baby getting baptized. Jw.org provide much more information on this and many other subjects and questions. Please feel free to visit jw.org.
2020-03-01 11:48 am
No. Baptism is an external ceremony (like a marriage) to celebrate and mirror the internal cleansing that has already taken place by the Holy Spirit; the result of the conscious decision to turn away from sin and make Jesus your Lord. Babies are incapable of making such a decision, although they may be and should be dedicated to the Lord, this does not include baptism.
2020-03-01 6:19 am
I never understood why people baptize babies because babies do not know anything. when Jesus was baptized, he was 30 years old. some children do understand and can get baptized at a young age, but many do not. when you get baptized, you go under the water, not a sprinkle of water that the churches do. also people think that babies are not born into sin, yes they are born into sin just like anyone else. first place I am a woman, also when Jesus was baptized, he went down into the water, not sprinkle with a few drops like the churches do
2020-03-01 1:26 am
It's the parent's choice in this case. People can leave their religion afterwards if they don't want to stay in it. Likewise, they can choose to be baptized later in their life. But yea, it's their choice. It's not exactly "necessary" per se, but it is one of the things that symbolically marks a person as a Christian.
2020-03-02 3:15 am
It depends on their work schedule and their social lives.
It would be wise to ask first.
It would be wise to ask first.
2020-03-02 2:15 am
SOME DO THAT BUT IT IS REALLY BEST for them to wait till age 13 or more. Then it can be their own decision.
2020-03-01 2:21 am
Some parents believe that they should, as a way of ensuring the child's salvation. Baptism itself does not have any power, and is more about repentance, which would require the child to reach "an age of accountability" and consent.
2020-03-01 2:05 am
Babies are baptized - not all, but those whose parents want them baptized.
2020-03-01 1:25 am
The fact that even babies in the womb are subject to death is proof that even babies are negatively affected by Original Sin. Also, infant baptism is a terrific example of salvation, with no personal "works" at all (since the baby can do nothing, for itself.) So, "YES".
2020-03-01 1:41 am
Should little 5 year old JW kids get baptized?
Let's look into the difference here.
Those who baptize their infants are not harming the baby in any way.
In fact, those ceremonies are usually dedication ceremonies.
When a JW child is baptized, they are not mature enough to realize what exactly a JW baptism is.
Their brains aren't even developed enough to comprehend what will happen to them if they choose to leave when they get older.
They will be shunned for life by their own parents and all of their JW family and friends unless they return to the cult.
Now, what do you think is worse for a child?
So many JWs have committed suicide because they had no idea that they were signing their lives over to a horrific cult.
There's nothing more disgusting than that.
Let's look into the difference here.
Those who baptize their infants are not harming the baby in any way.
In fact, those ceremonies are usually dedication ceremonies.
When a JW child is baptized, they are not mature enough to realize what exactly a JW baptism is.
Their brains aren't even developed enough to comprehend what will happen to them if they choose to leave when they get older.
They will be shunned for life by their own parents and all of their JW family and friends unless they return to the cult.
Now, what do you think is worse for a child?
So many JWs have committed suicide because they had no idea that they were signing their lives over to a horrific cult.
There's nothing more disgusting than that.
2020-03-01 5:37 am
YES, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE>>>
BAPTISM AND INFANTS, IT DOES NOT MATTER WHETHER THE CHILD KNOWS HE IS BEING BAPTIZED OR NOT, THE EFFECTS ARE STILL THE SAME, THE ERASING OF ORIGINAL SIN. YOU ARE THEN BORN AGAIN, PUT IT THIS WAY, WHEN THERE IS A NEWBORN BABY, YOU DONT SAY, WE'D BETTER WAIT TO NAME HIM WHEN HE IS OLD ENOUGH TO KNOW WHAT IT IS, OR A NEWBORN BECOMES A CITIZEN, YOU DONT SAY OH, WE WILL MAKE HIM A CITIZEN THE MINUTE HE IS OLD ENOUGH TO UNDERSTAND. SO YOU SEE, BEING BAPTIZED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE RID THE CHILD OF ORIGINAL SIN. IN JESUS DAY WHOLE FAMILIES WERE BAPTIZED THAT INCLUDING ADULTS ALONG WITH CHILDREN AS JESUS TOLD THEM TO DO.
http://www.catholiceducation.org/en/culture/catholic-contributions/is-baptism-necessary-for-salvation.html
BAPTISM AND INFANTS, IT DOES NOT MATTER WHETHER THE CHILD KNOWS HE IS BEING BAPTIZED OR NOT, THE EFFECTS ARE STILL THE SAME, THE ERASING OF ORIGINAL SIN. YOU ARE THEN BORN AGAIN, PUT IT THIS WAY, WHEN THERE IS A NEWBORN BABY, YOU DONT SAY, WE'D BETTER WAIT TO NAME HIM WHEN HE IS OLD ENOUGH TO KNOW WHAT IT IS, OR A NEWBORN BECOMES A CITIZEN, YOU DONT SAY OH, WE WILL MAKE HIM A CITIZEN THE MINUTE HE IS OLD ENOUGH TO UNDERSTAND. SO YOU SEE, BEING BAPTIZED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE RID THE CHILD OF ORIGINAL SIN. IN JESUS DAY WHOLE FAMILIES WERE BAPTIZED THAT INCLUDING ADULTS ALONG WITH CHILDREN AS JESUS TOLD THEM TO DO.
http://www.catholiceducation.org/en/culture/catholic-contributions/is-baptism-necessary-for-salvation.html
2020-03-01 1:19 am
Nobody should.
Don't support the scam.
Don't support the scam.
2020-03-02 9:35 pm
NO AS THEY DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE REASONING BEHIND IT, CANNOT COMPREHAND IT AND THEREFORE IT IS OF NO USE WHATSOEVER.
2020-03-02 7:20 pm
No
Notice Jesus said in Matthew to go make disciples teaching them, babies cant make a decision to serve God
In Acts it says they embraced the word, babies cant do that
it also says men and women heard the good news decided to get baptized, babies cant do that
Matt. 28:19, 20: “Go therefore and make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit, teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you.”Acts 2:41: “Those who embraced his word heartily were baptized.”Acts 8:12: “When they believed Philip, who was declaring the good news of the kingdom of God and of the name of Jesus Christ, they proceeded to be baptized, both men and women.”Acts 8:36-38: “Now as they were going over the road, they came to a certain body of water, and the [Ethiopian] eunuch said: ‘Look! A body of water; what prevents me from getting baptized?’ With that he commanded the chariot to halt, and . . . [Philip] baptized him.”
Notice Jesus said in Matthew to go make disciples teaching them, babies cant make a decision to serve God
In Acts it says they embraced the word, babies cant do that
it also says men and women heard the good news decided to get baptized, babies cant do that
Matt. 28:19, 20: “Go therefore and make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit, teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you.”Acts 2:41: “Those who embraced his word heartily were baptized.”Acts 8:12: “When they believed Philip, who was declaring the good news of the kingdom of God and of the name of Jesus Christ, they proceeded to be baptized, both men and women.”Acts 8:36-38: “Now as they were going over the road, they came to a certain body of water, and the [Ethiopian] eunuch said: ‘Look! A body of water; what prevents me from getting baptized?’ With that he commanded the chariot to halt, and . . . [Philip] baptized him.”
2020-03-02 2:49 pm
No, it'd be just a bath.
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2020-03-02 1:21 pm
No, they should be given the freedom to make their own decisions.
nor should they be mutilated in the genitalia.It is barbaric child abuse
nor should they be mutilated in the genitalia.It is barbaric child abuse
2020-03-01 2:26 pm
No. People should decide for themselves if and when they want to commit to a belief.
2020-03-01 9:32 am
Only with their grown up informed permission.
2020-03-03 11:27 pm
No. The Bible does not say that a person should get baptized at a specific age. Read Matthew 28:19, 20. The Bible does not say that a person should get baptized at a specific age. But it is good for parents to think carefully about what it means to make disciples. In the Greek language, the word for “make disciples” used at Matthew 28:19 means to teach someone with the goal of helping him become a student, or a disciple.
A disciple is someone who learns and understands what Jesus taught and who wants to obey him. Of course, babies do not qualify to get baptized.
A disciple is someone who learns and understands what Jesus taught and who wants to obey him. Of course, babies do not qualify to get baptized.
參考: Parents, Are You Helping Your Child Progress to Baptism?
2020-03-02 12:40 am
No, children could be baptised when they are matured enough to take a decision whether to follow God or take the rein of their lives into their own hands.
參考: Me - a professed Christian.
2020-03-01 7:34 am
Yes, as soon as possible!
Peter explained what happens at baptism when he said, “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:38).
Remember, he did not restrict this teaching to adults.
He added, “For the promise is to you and to your children and to all that are far off, every one whom the Lord our God calls to him” (2:39, emphasis added).
Additionally, Luke 18:15 says, “Now they were bringing even infants to him” (Greek, Prosepheron de auto kai ta brepha).
The Greek word brepha means “infants”— children who are quite unable to approach Christ on their own and who could not possibly make a conscious decision to “accept Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior.”
Don't ever deny your little baby the opportunity for Salvation!
https://www.catholic.com/tract/infant-baptism
Peter explained what happens at baptism when he said, “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:38).
Remember, he did not restrict this teaching to adults.
He added, “For the promise is to you and to your children and to all that are far off, every one whom the Lord our God calls to him” (2:39, emphasis added).
Additionally, Luke 18:15 says, “Now they were bringing even infants to him” (Greek, Prosepheron de auto kai ta brepha).
The Greek word brepha means “infants”— children who are quite unable to approach Christ on their own and who could not possibly make a conscious decision to “accept Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior.”
Don't ever deny your little baby the opportunity for Salvation!
https://www.catholic.com/tract/infant-baptism
2020-03-01 5:07 am
Baptizing any baby is a piece of cake...
Exo 22:29-30 - "You must give me the firstborn of your sons… Let them stay with their mothers for seven days but give them to me on the eighth day.
Exo 13:2, 15 - “Consecrate (Make a burnt offering) to me every firstborn male. The first offspring of every womb among the Israelites belongs to me, whether human or animal.” …This is why I sacrifice to the LORD the first male offspring of every womb and redeem each of my firstborn sons.'
The Jews don't sacrifice their children anymore, they mutilate their little shlong instead. Some Christian parents do that today. Their rights are protected by the US Constitution.
Exo 22:29-30 - "You must give me the firstborn of your sons… Let them stay with their mothers for seven days but give them to me on the eighth day.
Exo 13:2, 15 - “Consecrate (Make a burnt offering) to me every firstborn male. The first offspring of every womb among the Israelites belongs to me, whether human or animal.” …This is why I sacrifice to the LORD the first male offspring of every womb and redeem each of my firstborn sons.'
The Jews don't sacrifice their children anymore, they mutilate their little shlong instead. Some Christian parents do that today. Their rights are protected by the US Constitution.
2020-03-01 2:55 am
When were those "babies" ever given a choice?
2020-03-02 12:21 am
In my church we dedicate babies ie promise to bring them up Christians and leave baptism until the child is old enough to decide for itself
2020-03-01 6:18 am
No. Baptism is a public declaration of ones dedication to God. Babies cannot dedicate themselves or make a vow to serve God.
2020-03-01 2:57 am
God does not require that.......... it is not necessary
2020-03-01 3:22 am
In view of Matthew 28:19, "Go, therefore, and make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit.", why is infant baptism unscriptural? Because those baptized are to be disciples, and babies cannot exercise faith and be disciples.-
參考: jw.org
2020-03-01 2:50 am
not really, they are under the protection of God by not reaching the age of accountability. For God's grace overshadows them as does some who never reach it.
2020-03-01 7:01 am
No about age 6-10 good ages
2020-03-04 11:27 pm
Babies are not able to make a conscious decision to do God’s Will. 2 Timothy chapter 3 verse 26 states: “All scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, reproving and setting things straight.”Therefore, no.
2020-03-04 1:31 pm
Believers and the children of believers become members of God's covenant community (or church) through baptism. It is believed by some Christians that in the heart of a baptised child, faith as a gift or grace from God, as distinct from an act by the person, is made present.
2020-03-04 4:00 am
The Bible encourages parents to train their children in spiritual matters “from infancy.” (2 Timothy 3:14-17) Often this is done by carrying on a regular program of family Bible study. In time children may be moved to make their own dedication to God and to symbolize it by water baptism. This is Scriptural and is far more meaningful and satisfying than is watching a formalistic rite performed on an uncomprehending infant.
2020-03-04 12:20 am
I don't personally have any problem with someone who believes having their babies baptized.
I don't even have a problem with them raising them to believe in their religion/belief system.
I *do* have a problem with them being surprised when they grow up and start asking how any of it has any basis in reality.
I don't even have a problem with them raising them to believe in their religion/belief system.
I *do* have a problem with them being surprised when they grow up and start asking how any of it has any basis in reality.
2020-03-04 12:05 am
The infant hardly looks like a sinner. Yet washing away sin is what this age-old rite is all about.
Read the Bible book of Acts for yourself, and you will quickly see that among early Christians, baptism was for those capable of ‘hearing and receiving words’ with understanding and of ‘doing penance.’ (Acts 2:14, 22, 38, 41, Douay Version) Hardly things an infant could do! True, the Bible does speak of whole households, such as that of Cornelius, being baptized.* But even then, baptism was for those “hearing the word”—not for infants.—Acts 10:44-47.
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Peace be with you. Love, M
Read the Bible book of Acts for yourself, and you will quickly see that among early Christians, baptism was for those capable of ‘hearing and receiving words’ with understanding and of ‘doing penance.’ (Acts 2:14, 22, 38, 41, Douay Version) Hardly things an infant could do! True, the Bible does speak of whole households, such as that of Cornelius, being baptized.* But even then, baptism was for those “hearing the word”—not for infants.—Acts 10:44-47.
Additional questions and answers please visit www.JW.org
Peace be with you. Love, M
2020-03-03 10:43 pm
Many get baptized but not understanding the heavy weight of it.
Make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them.” (Matthew 28:19) Jesus also set the example by getting baptized himself. He was completely immersed in water, not just sprinkled with water on his head. (Matthew 3:16) Today when a Christian is baptized, he must also be completely immersed, or dipped, in water.
Make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them.” (Matthew 28:19) Jesus also set the example by getting baptized himself. He was completely immersed in water, not just sprinkled with water on his head. (Matthew 3:16) Today when a Christian is baptized, he must also be completely immersed, or dipped, in water.
2020-03-03 9:30 pm
The Bible does not say that a person should get baptized at a specific age. However, from Jesus’ words it is clearly seen who are qualified for baptism: “Make disciples . . . baptizing them.” Can little babies repent, gain knowledge, exercise faith, devote themselves to
God? No, they cannot do that. Otherwise stated, they cannot become disciples.
Read in Acts 10:44-48 concerning the conversion of Cornelius and see that the holy spirit fell upon those hearing the word of God; these persons became eligible for baptism and they were immersed. It cannot be said that infants can hear the Word of God with understanding and with effect upon them, qualifying them for Christian baptism.
It is so wonderful to know that if a Christian’s child should die before baptism, parents need not fear that he burns in hell or lingers in limbo. The Bible teaches that the dead are unconscious. (Ecclesiastes 9:5, 10) Parents can thus take comfort in Jesus’ promise that “the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out” with the prospect of life in a restored Paradise. (John 5:28, 29; Luke 23:43) This Bible-based hope is of far more comfort than are changeable—and confusing—human traditions.
God? No, they cannot do that. Otherwise stated, they cannot become disciples.
Read in Acts 10:44-48 concerning the conversion of Cornelius and see that the holy spirit fell upon those hearing the word of God; these persons became eligible for baptism and they were immersed. It cannot be said that infants can hear the Word of God with understanding and with effect upon them, qualifying them for Christian baptism.
It is so wonderful to know that if a Christian’s child should die before baptism, parents need not fear that he burns in hell or lingers in limbo. The Bible teaches that the dead are unconscious. (Ecclesiastes 9:5, 10) Parents can thus take comfort in Jesus’ promise that “the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out” with the prospect of life in a restored Paradise. (John 5:28, 29; Luke 23:43) This Bible-based hope is of far more comfort than are changeable—and confusing—human traditions.
2020-03-03 4:52 am
Please see the Bible’s answer to the question: “Should Infants Be Baptized?”
Click link below: https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=2011729&srcid=share
Click link below: https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=2011729&srcid=share
2020-03-03 2:03 am
For the one that has no knowledge of sin the eyes are not open to it so no point in washing away what is not existing. Would be as to baptize a dead person what would come from it .
2020-03-03 1:49 am
Have they embraced God's word heartily (Acts 2:41)? When they grow up and find out what you did without their permission, how are they going to feel about it? Was their baptism of any use if they grow up to be a murderer or a rapist?
2020-03-02 11:50 pm
NO, But The Superpower Used The Baptizment As A Measure Of The GOD Delusion, The Superpower Put Obstacles Up, For Argument, Its A Simple Way, And Gives A Pretty Accurate Count. And Children Are Easy To Abuse And Bribe, Ask Judah Loew Ben Bezalel,
2020-03-02 10:57 pm
First sprinkling a few drops of water is not baptism.
Second baptism is for believers only after confessing Jesus as Saviour.
Second baptism is for believers only after confessing Jesus as Saviour.
2020-03-02 7:11 pm
The Bible does not say that a person should get baptized at a specific age. But it is good for parents to think carefully about what it means to make disciples. In the Greek language, the word for "make disciples" used at Matthew 28:19 means to teach someone with the
goal
of helping him become a student, or disciple. A disciple is someone who learns and understands what Jesus taught and who wants to obey him. So from the time their children are born, parents should teach them with the goal of helping them to dedicate themselves to Jehovah and become disciples of Christ. Of course, babies do not qualify to get baptized. Still, the Bible shows that even young children can understand and love Bible truth.
goal
of helping him become a student, or disciple. A disciple is someone who learns and understands what Jesus taught and who wants to obey him. So from the time their children are born, parents should teach them with the goal of helping them to dedicate themselves to Jehovah and become disciples of Christ. Of course, babies do not qualify to get baptized. Still, the Bible shows that even young children can understand and love Bible truth.
2020-03-02 4:50 pm
Absolutely not. Baptism can only be by immersion, and only when an individual understands what he or she is doing (Acts 8:37, KJV).
2020-03-02 5:05 am
Jesus says so. the babies partake the gifts of the Holy Spirit... why cracked your brain in not allowing them, that's the work of satan.
2020-03-02 4:40 am
No. but I feel if people want to show their commitment to raise the child in christianity, that is their right.
2020-03-02 12:35 am
No, babies shouldn't be baptized. Baptism signifies that you have made the decision to dedicate your life to God and following Jesus Christ foot steps. This is also a public declaration. A baby does not have that capacity to do so. Baptism at an infant is pointless. Jesus wasn’t baptism as an infant himself, but only after he grew up was he baptized.
參考: The Bible
2020-03-01 11:52 pm
Here is a wonderful bible based article that answers the question of infant baptism.
https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/what-is-baptism/
https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/what-is-baptism/
2020-03-01 10:46 pm
Yes because you want your babies in heaven don’t you when they grow up who knows what Church they are going to
2020-03-01 9:46 pm
No. Jesus was baptized as an adult. He is our example. He did this as He said to be an example to us.
2020-03-01 8:15 pm
Yes, it is called a 'christening'. I would get a christening and anoiting for my 3. I was baptized at age 3. Although in retrospect I should have done it after age 25 as well.
2020-03-01 5:09 pm
that is the decision of the Parents if it makes the Parents happy Yes
2020-03-01 7:13 am
No. Baptism is symbolic of the washing away one's sins. What sins have babies committed. Baptism of babies originated within the RCC to make sure parents keep their children Catholics. It was a psychological strategy that kept people in the RCC. Isn't it funny that they baptized innocent babies, but not adults who have sinned.
2020-03-02 2:21 am
Confirmation is a separate form of Baptism and depends on what parents believe.
2020-03-01 11:27 pm
If remain marry so your children will be holy Corinthians
2020-03-01 12:33 pm
They cannot be baptized. baptism is performed upon an individual that has accepted Yeshua as their Lord and Savior.
Water immersion baptism actually has an in-depth meaning. Consider the words given to John the Baptist when he was hesitant to baptize the Lord Jesus:
"Permit it to be so now: for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness." (Matt. 3:15).
What did the Lord Jesus mean when he said “fulfill all righteousness”?
In Exodus 40:12-13 we read: Then you shall bring Aaron and his sons to the door of the tabernacle of meeting, and wash them with water. You shall put the holy garments on Aaron, and anoint him, and sanctify him, that he may minister to Me as priest.
The Lord Jesus Christ Himself, in order to minister as the faithful high Priest in the priest’s office, needed to be washed by the baptism of water (Heb. 2:17; 4:15; 5:5). If the Lord needed to do so, how much more then do believers need to do so? In 1 Peter 2:9, it is written, But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, His own special people (Ex. 19:6; Rev. 1:6). The believer, without a doubt, needs to be water immersion baptized, so that like the priest standing in the priest’s office he can offer spiritual sacrifices to God (Heb. 13:15; 1 Pet. 2:5).
Water immersion baptism actually has an in-depth meaning. Consider the words given to John the Baptist when he was hesitant to baptize the Lord Jesus:
"Permit it to be so now: for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness." (Matt. 3:15).
What did the Lord Jesus mean when he said “fulfill all righteousness”?
In Exodus 40:12-13 we read: Then you shall bring Aaron and his sons to the door of the tabernacle of meeting, and wash them with water. You shall put the holy garments on Aaron, and anoint him, and sanctify him, that he may minister to Me as priest.
The Lord Jesus Christ Himself, in order to minister as the faithful high Priest in the priest’s office, needed to be washed by the baptism of water (Heb. 2:17; 4:15; 5:5). If the Lord needed to do so, how much more then do believers need to do so? In 1 Peter 2:9, it is written, But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, His own special people (Ex. 19:6; Rev. 1:6). The believer, without a doubt, needs to be water immersion baptized, so that like the priest standing in the priest’s office he can offer spiritual sacrifices to God (Heb. 13:15; 1 Pet. 2:5).
2020-03-01 8:58 am
Infant baptism has a long heritage to a concept of a state church. How can you get everyone into the state church? Use baptisms as an even to make them members. And it worked. But once looked at carefully for what it accomplished you had a lot of unbelievers thinking they were OK being saved by membership. John 1:13 makes it clear:
“... who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.”(John 1:13, NASB) That is you are not born into it by being born in a Christian or Jewish family; not by your own works; nor by some traditions of men. It is only by God work are you saved by faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
But people argue the wages of sin is death and infants die and aren’t old enough to have faith. So how are they saved? It is a good point and I show them: “For the unbelieving husband is sanctified through his wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified through her believing husband; for otherwise your children are unclean, but now they are holy.” (1 Corinthians 7:14, NASB). Basically children of a household of one believer parent has children considered holy. A different word is used for the unbelieving spouse that implies a preserved from evil aspect.
Even with this parents are still worried so Churches might have baby dedications to help. Some churches have infants baptized not for salvation but adult dedications to raise the child in the Lord Yahweh.
To summarize a child that doesn’t think into the future would have a hard time having faith that saves. As a kid what they are doing tomorrow and the are likely to tell you to ask their mom. But that child would be saved if the parent is a believer. Eventually that child would be accountable for themselves in not deciding for Christ in their life. Since babies can not give testimony to being born again in Christ, baptism by immersion does not make sense. As the Bible points out:
Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you--not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience--through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, (1 Peter 3:21, NASB)
“... who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.”(John 1:13, NASB) That is you are not born into it by being born in a Christian or Jewish family; not by your own works; nor by some traditions of men. It is only by God work are you saved by faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
But people argue the wages of sin is death and infants die and aren’t old enough to have faith. So how are they saved? It is a good point and I show them: “For the unbelieving husband is sanctified through his wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified through her believing husband; for otherwise your children are unclean, but now they are holy.” (1 Corinthians 7:14, NASB). Basically children of a household of one believer parent has children considered holy. A different word is used for the unbelieving spouse that implies a preserved from evil aspect.
Even with this parents are still worried so Churches might have baby dedications to help. Some churches have infants baptized not for salvation but adult dedications to raise the child in the Lord Yahweh.
To summarize a child that doesn’t think into the future would have a hard time having faith that saves. As a kid what they are doing tomorrow and the are likely to tell you to ask their mom. But that child would be saved if the parent is a believer. Eventually that child would be accountable for themselves in not deciding for Christ in their life. Since babies can not give testimony to being born again in Christ, baptism by immersion does not make sense. As the Bible points out:
Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you--not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience--through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, (1 Peter 3:21, NASB)
2020-03-01 5:14 am
Some churches babtise babies- the catholic church is well known for that. Other churches wait until near adult- the old Jewish Bar/bat Mitzva age at least about 13, 14. Anababtist is a common term for a church that practices Adult Babtism .
2020-03-01 2:21 am
It is fine...but they don't get saved just because they were baptized.
2020-03-01 9:49 pm
No. Its not necessary to baptize a baby, for one, when a baby dies, that baby goes straight to heaven. And secondly, salvation is something that each of us must accept ourselves, no one can accept salvation through Jesus Christ for someone else.
2020-03-01 2:34 am
No.
Baptism is for repentant believers (Mk 16:16; Ac 2:38). Doing so may mislead the child later when he or she can believe and repent and they then think they don't need to be baptized. Also, typically infant baptism is NOT biblical baptism anyway, which was an immersion in water (Ac 8:35-38). The word "baptize" meant immerse or dip.
Baptism is for repentant believers (Mk 16:16; Ac 2:38). Doing so may mislead the child later when he or she can believe and repent and they then think they don't need to be baptized. Also, typically infant baptism is NOT biblical baptism anyway, which was an immersion in water (Ac 8:35-38). The word "baptize" meant immerse or dip.
2020-03-01 1:24 am
no, they dont need to...
the atonement of Jesus, as Christ gives him all authority to save whom he will,
the atonement covers all little children without baptism.
the atonement of Jesus, as Christ gives him all authority to save whom he will,
the atonement covers all little children without baptism.
2020-03-01 1:22 am
No . They should be sauteed and served with salad
2020-03-01 6:59 pm
JESUS DOES THE "ONE BAPTISM" (Ephesians 4:5);
"...the same is (((HE))) which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost" (John 1:33).
JESUS "CHOOSES AND ORDAINS"
"Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you" (John 15:16)!
JESUS DETERMINES "UNDERSTANDING!"
"Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding" (Proverbs 4:7).
BEFORE THEN JESUS SAID
" And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the Kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 18:3)!
"...the same is (((HE))) which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost" (John 1:33).
JESUS "CHOOSES AND ORDAINS"
"Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you" (John 15:16)!
JESUS DETERMINES "UNDERSTANDING!"
"Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding" (Proverbs 4:7).
BEFORE THEN JESUS SAID
" And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the Kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 18:3)!
2020-03-01 1:16 am
No that’s not biblical. Baptism is for those that can understand what it means to be baptized.
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