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Why do some churches baptize babies and an adults while others, it doesn't matter what age they are. Some only baptized adults.
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Mainly, it's because of differences in the way that the various verses in the New Testament that refer to Baptism are understood by the two sides. The Scriptural evidence is about 50-50.
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Yes, it is important to see that both baptism of adults who confess the truth of Jesus, the Christ of God, and faithful Christian parents who assume responsibility for the teaching and training of their child, are shown in the Bible. We need to appreciate that baptism does NOT save a soul, but is taking a stand with Jesus against the unbelieving world. God is pleased with that, and one may experience many mercies and care by God. Salvation is only in being "born again" (John 3; John 14; and 1 Jn. 5:10-12; etc.). There is sound ministry on this subject if one is interested in some reading. Let me know.
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For people who grew up in Christian homes and churches from infancy, and who have always believed and practiced the Christian faith, there are often two ways to answer "When did you become a Christian?" One answer is that they've been Christians from the time they were born, because they have loved and followed Jesus for as long as they can remember. Another answer is that they became Christians when they were old enough to make a commitment to Jesus for themselves, a conscious decision to continue to follow in the path of Christianity.
It's reasonable for churches to mark both stages of life -- being born into a Christian environment, and making one's own decision.
Some churches use baptism as the rite through which one makes one's own commitment to Christ. These churches often have a dedication ceremony for infants.
Other churches use baptism as the rite through which an infant is accepted into the Christian community, to begin the Christian journey. These churches often have a rite of confirmation later in life, through which a person declares their decision to follow Christ.
It's reasonable for churches to mark both stages of life -- being born into a Christian environment, and making one's own decision.
Some churches use baptism as the rite through which one makes one's own commitment to Christ. These churches often have a dedication ceremony for infants.
Other churches use baptism as the rite through which an infant is accepted into the Christian community, to begin the Christian journey. These churches often have a rite of confirmation later in life, through which a person declares their decision to follow Christ.
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