Saving Faith and Infant Baptism
Infant Baptism
Should Infants Be Baptized?
There are differing views regarding infant baptism. This article supports infant baptism, showing from Scripture how God is still in the business of blessing the children of believers through baptism, among other ways. The promises of God revealed in the gospel are for both the parents and their children.
This Time My Baptism Is for Real
Holy Baptism: Sign of the New Covenant
How Serious Is a Second Baptism?
The Biblical Basis for Infant Baptism
Infant Baptism: Should We Agree to Disagree?
Hebrews 9 - Mode of Baptism
Submersion Rather Than Aspersion
The Biblical Basis for Infant Baptism
This article is on the topic of infant baptism. The author discusses the history of the Abrahamic covenant which had the sign of circumcision. With the coming of Christ, this sign of circumcision was replaced by baptism. Infants of believing parents are part of this covenant, and should therefore receive the sign of baptism.
Is Immersion Necessary for Baptism?
This article discusses whether immersion into water is necessary for baptism, as is maintained by the Baptist church. The author provides a brief summary of baptisms in the Old and New Testament, and discusses some of the concerns Baptists may have regarding the sprinkling of water instead of immersion into the water.
Baptism as a Seal
Baptism The Debate Behind The Debate
Holy Baptism
Infant Baptism and the Promise of Grace
Most discussions on infant and adult baptism focus on the role of faith. This article looks at this discussion from another angle, addressing the question: when is the grace that is symbolized in baptism given to the individual? The author shows that adult baptism sees it to be given in the past, whereas infant baptism is a promissory seal of grace to come.
Covenant Sign And Seal: The Symbolic Significance Of Circumcision (Part 1)
This article is about the covenant God made with Abraham in Genesis 17. The author discusses the symbolism of circumcision as the sign of the covenant; namely, it showed that an individual was part of God's people and belonged to God, and was a symbol of the removal of sin. In this article, this understanding of the covenant and the symbolism of circumcision is applied to paedobaptism.
The significance of baptism
Biblical Baptism
Baptism is for children of believers
Baptism and the Covenant
Why we Baptize the Children of Believers
In this article on infant baptism, the author discusses that there is one covenant and people of God, that God includes children in the visible church, that the promises of the baptism must be believed, and infant dedication.
God’s Knife in Your Life
Baptism by Immersion or Sprinkling?
The Practical Importance of Baptism
Three Things Baptism Teaches Us about the Christian Life
This article explains how baptism illustrates our guilt, God's grace, and gratitude.
The Value of Your Baptism
The Error of Not Baptising Children
Infant Baptism: Is It Scriptural?
Paedobaptism Demands Parental Instruction and Ecclesiastical Keys
This article looks at the relationship between infant baptism, parental instruction, and the keys of the kingdom. It shows how parental instruction links with the keys of the kingdom.
Titus 3:5 – The Washing of Regeneration
Is the "washing of regeneration" mentioned in Titus 3:5 a reference to baptism? This article gives some exegetical remarks on this text and concludes that it does not refer to baptism.
Holy Baptism
Infant Baptism and Children in the Old Covenant
Understanding the place of children in the Old Testament covenant as well as the continuity of the covenant is essential to embracing the biblical teaching on infant baptism. This article highlights this truth.
Baptism: A Sacrament of the Covenant of Grace
Christian baptism must be seen in light of the covenant. This article explains the nature of the covenant relationship between God and sinners, as well as the unity and continuity of the covenant in the Old and New Testaments. From these arguments it considers infant baptism.
Baptism: This Rite Exhibits Union with Christ
Baptism signifies cleaning and remission of sins. It points to union with Christ in his death and resurrection. This article considers the relationship between the external and inward significance of the sign, the mode of baptism, and who are to be baptized.
Basics of the Reformed Faith: Baptism
Baptism is rooted in God's promise in the covenant. This article shows the relationship between circumcision and baptism, the relationship between the symbol and the reality of the thing signified, and the relationship between faith and baptism.
Does Infant Baptism Still Matter?
“He’s Just a Little-Bitty Baby” A Look at the Structure of the Covenant of Grace
The Seed of Abraham
Holy Baptism: Sign of God’s Unconditional Covenant
Baptism is the visible sign of God’s grace to His church. This article looks at children of believers as members of the church, and also discusses infant baptism as believer's baptism.
Holy Baptism: Sign of the New Covenant
Baptism as Sign and Seal
Baptism – The Issue of Continuity within the Covenant Grace
Why Baptise Infants?
Baptism as a Sacrament of the Covenant
Why Baptize Your Babies?
Looking at the difference of practice between paedo-baptism and credo-baptism this article shows that the cause for difference lies in the approach to scripture between a dispensational and covenant perspective.
Why Baptize Infants?
The Beauty of Baptism
Baptist Objections to Infant Baptism and the Reformed Response
In this article on infant baptism, the author discusses the objections against infant baptism by the advocates of believers baptism.
Baptism and the Baptised Person
Remember Your Baptism
What does it mean to "remember your baptism"? This article reflects on different aspects of Christian baptism as part of the worship service.
Baptism: The Sign and the Grace Not Inseparably Connected
Baptism is the visible word of God’s grace to his church. In it God speaks and points his church to his promises. However, there are different views on the meaning of baptism. In this article the views of the Roman Catholic and Lutheran churches are examined.
Baptism – As Soon As Feasible
The Seal and Testimony of God's Grace: Baptism
Water, Spirit, Fire (Part 2)
This article discusses the significance of the mentions of fire in the narrative of John the Baptist in Matthew and Luke. In doing so it discusses whether John's use of Spirit and fire together indicates two separate baptisms.
John Calvin’s Assessment of Antipaedobaptism
How did Calvin react to those who were against infant baptism? By looking at the principles he used to argue against the opposers of paedobaptism, this article shows what the church can learn about the importance of infant baptism.
The Circumcision of Christ
The death of Christ is not the only circumcision our Lord Jesus underwent. He was also circumcised on the eighth day like the Lord commanded Abraham in the Old Testament. This article looks at the meaning of circumcision, and how Christ underwent the circumcision as a representative of his people.
Should Christians Baptize Their Children?
Should children of believers be baptized? This article looks at God's promise in the covenant. It explains the relationship between circumcision and baptism, then it shows that infant baptism is biblical. Some objections to paedobaptism are addressed.
Let the Little Children Come to Me
Based on the covenant this article argues for infant baptism due to the status children have in God's covenant and in the church. It also answers arguments against paedobaptism.
Covenant Sign And Seal: The Symbolic Significance Of Circumcision (Part 2)
Does the New Testament commands us to baptize children? This article shows that this is a wrong question to ask. Instead, the author of this article shows that the New Testament covenant is a continuation from the Old Testament. Therefore, when looking at the meaning of baptism from the New Testament, the author draws parallel lines to circumcision, showing that the meaning has not changed, and therefore paedobaptism is practiced.
Does Baptism Save?
Re-Baptism
Why Baptism?
Why is baptism important? It is important for Christian identity and growth.
Is Infant Baptism Scriptural?
The author attempts to answer the question of the title of this article by dealing with the basis of baptism, and specifically infant baptism, as understood from the Presbyterian view. The main points of the arguments include baptism as established by the Lord Jesus, and its relation to the covenant of circumcision in the Old Testament.
Why We Baptize Infants
This article offers an explanation of infant baptism.
History of Baptism through NT Times
How should we understand the word baptism? This article looks at the meaning of the word baptism in the New Testament by tracing its history from the Old Testament, Jewish history, to the New Testament.
Why We Baptize Infants
This article looks at infant baptism. What does it symbolize, and what is the implication of baptizing children in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit?
The Promises at Baptism
This article is about infant baptism and the work of the Holy Spirit. Infant regeneration, the promises of God at baptism, and specifically the promise of the Spirit at baptism is discussed in this article.
Water, Spirit, Fire (Part 1)
This article explores the purpose and meaning of baptism by John the Baptist, as well as of Jesus undergoing baptism by John.
Sealed for Resurrection: Baptism and the Objectivity of the Body
This article speaks to the bodily character the sacrament of baptism. In doing so it addresses the phraseology of some, that baptism is our act of obedience or the expression of our faith. It reiterates how baptism addresses itself to the objectivity (not subjectivity) of our body, and it uses Romans 6 to do so, showing that the primary NT paradigms of baptism—death and resurrection—present the objectivity of the body, and are prospective, rather than retrospective.
A Conversation Concerning Infant Baptism
The article is a dialogue between a Baptist and a Reformed point of view on the doctrine of baptism. The issue is the Reformed view of infant baptism, and then the mode of baptism, either immersion or sprinkling with water.
What does Baptism do for Anyone? Part II: Additional Studies
How does baptism relate to regeneration? To answer this question this article draws from the Greek Patristic sources, Reformed confessions on the meaning of baptism, and the reference to Ezekiel 36:25-27 in John 3:5 and its implications for understanding baptism. The article also looks at the relationship between baptism and regeneration, and the place of infant baptism and its meaning.
What Does Baptism Do for Anyone? Part I: Exegetical Background
How does baptism relate to regeneration? To answer this question this article shows that "sacramental realism" was a basic part of the Old Testament ceremonial system. Then it shows how the New Testament discusses baptism with terms and ideas from the Levitical ceremonies. Finally, it gives thought to baptism and union with Christ.
Covenant Baptism as Practised in the Reformed Churches
Is there biblical ground for infant baptism? Infant baptism is rooted in God's covenant with Abraham and the promises He gave to him. The author looks at the unity of the old and the new covenant.
Baptism and the Visible Church
Presenting Limbs and Organs: Baptism and Sacrificial Ethics
Baptism and the Munus Triplex
The three offices, prophet, priest, and king, have been a standard Reformed way of describing the work of Christ. The thesis of this article is that these offices can be used fruitfully to describe the participation of a Christian in the work of Christ through baptism.
Mode of Baptism
Should the mode of baptism be immersion or sprinkling? This article examines the meaning of baptism from the Westminster Confession, Old Testament practice, New Testament, church fathers, and archaeology.
Infant Baptism and Sovereign Grace
This article shows that infant baptism is rooted in God's sovereign grace.
William Cunningham and Infant Baptism The Place of Infant Baptism in the Westminster Symbols
The Biblical Case for Infant Baptism 1
This article looks at the arguments for infant baptism in the Bible. The author discusses circumcision as covenant sign, circumcision and the new covenant, circumcision and the judgment from God, circumcision and Jesus Christ, the baptism of John the Baptist, baptism and the judgment from God, baptism as a water ordeal.