Can Infants be Baptized?
Introduction This article examines the view of infant baptism that is held by some of our brothers and sisters in Christ (e.g. Presbyterian, CSI…). This work does not deal with the Roman Catholic version of infant baptism. The writer holds on to the believer’s baptism. Defining the terms : Credo-Baptists: those who believe that only those who exercise faith in Christ Jesus should be baptized. Paedo-Baptists: those who believe that the infants of the believing parents should be baptized. Starting on the common ground First of all, both agree in the principle of sola scriptura and that the Scripture is the standard for all our actions and beliefs. The question we are discussing will be “according to the Scripture, should infants be baptized?” Secondly, both believe that everyone who believes in Christ should be baptized. Therefore, the question is not primarily about the importance of baptism. Further, both are one in asserting that a person, who is a child of unbelieving parents,