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... A quick reading of only a few passages will sufficiently explain for whom baptism is intended. ... The creeds of many denominational churches teach that baptism is for infants as well as for those who have an understanding of what they are doing. ... To the contrary, the Bible teaches that proper subjects for baptism must be capable of doing the following things:
1) They must be able to believe. Belief is a prerequisite to baptism. ... Since infants cannot believe, they are not subject to baptism. ... Repentance is also a prerequisite to baptism. ... " (Acts 2:38) Since infants cannot repent, they are not at all subject to baptism. ... Confession, like faith and repentance, is a prerequisite to baptism. ... " (Romans 10:9) Since infants cannot confess, they are not subject to baptism. Only those who can believe in Christ, repent of sins, and confess faith in Christ are ready for baptism. ...
Many millions of people have been "baptized" when they were babies and are under the impression that their baptism is acceptable to God. ... Infant baptism, though it is practiced by a great many churches, is a doctrine of man and not of God. ... There is only one way Baptism can be scripturally administered. ... Many have been sprinkled for baptism, and others have been poured. ...
The "one baptism" mentioned in the scriptures (Ephesians 4:5) is to be administered by immersion only. ... Baptism is from the Greek root word BAPTO which always means to "dip," "immerse," or "submerge." The renowned Greek scholar Henry Thayer defines "baptism" as: "To dip, dip under, immerse. ... " Here the obvious reference is to baptism by immersion. ...
Romans 6:4 "Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death. ... " Colossians 2:12 "Buried with him in baptism. ...
The Bible leaves no doubt as to the proper action of baptism.
Approximate Word count = 1499
Approximate Pages = 6
(250 words per page double spaced)
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