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To: Dr. Eckleburg; Marysecretary; 1000 silverlings
Then you'd make a terrific Presbyterian. 8~)

If I weren't a Baptist, I would try. We really have so little we differ on.

I understand infant baptism is a great experience. It's good for the baby and it's good for the family. As long as it is not claimed to be imparting Grace I'm not disputing it.

Have you ever been to an adult Baptism? It is a powerful experience. In our church Baptisms are conducted early in the service in front of the congregation (there is a baptismal pool) in the front of the church. The adults being baptized step down into the pool where the pastor is standing. They are questioned by the pastor as to their Faith and they then make a public declaration of their Faith in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour. The pastor then baptizes them.

It is not uncommon to hear their voices break when they are speaking. Sometimes they can't finish speaking. It is overwhelming, these are grown men and women who are revealing to all in attendance their recognition of how lost they are without Jesus Christ. You see family members who can't hold back the tears of joy. You see an entire congregation ready to reach out and grab the person to hug them and tell them how much they love that they are part of this fellowship. It is powerful.

Personally I prefer adult baptism. I think it is the model set forth in Scripture. However, I think Scripture is very clear it does not impart Grace, so if it's done as an infant, or not done at all, it does not condemn anyone.

559 posted on 03/01/2008 5:12:41 PM PST by wmfights (Believe - THE GOSPEL - and be saved)
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To: wmfights

I went to a baptism in a local Baptist Fundamental church that had a baptismal pool. The women wore white robes. Unfortunately, one of them wore ONLY a white robe. When she got wet, well, there were NO secrets. Then, because she was heavy set, the pastor had to push her back up the ladder. It was hilarious.


661 posted on 03/02/2008 12:56:06 PM PST by Marysecretary (GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL.)
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