Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey

Ep 1213 | Infant Baptism vs. Believers' Baptism: What’s Biblical?

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Jul 2, 2025
Dive into the heated debate between infant baptism and believers’ baptism. Explore paedobaptism's roots in tradition, where infants are baptized to cleanse original sin. Contrast this with the credobaptist view, emphasizing personal faith as essential before baptism. Discover the historical context and scriptures supporting each belief, highlighting their significance within Christianity. This engaging discussion invites respectful dialogue on profound theological topics!
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Paedo-Baptism as Covenant Sign

  • Paedo-baptism sees infant baptism as a covenant sign similar to Old Testament circumcision.
  • It incorporates infants into the faith community but requires later personal faith for salvation.
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Historical Growth of Infant Baptism

  • By the third century, infant baptism became common partly due to high infant mortality.
  • It was viewed as a means to protect infants spiritually from damnation.
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Catholic View: Baptism Cleanses Sin

  • Catholic teaching views baptism as a sacrament that cleanses original sin and is necessary for salvation.
  • For infants, faith of the church substitutes individual faith in baptism.
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