Again, great quote. No wet infants other than diapers (presumably)
“How can it be a definition if it is not biblical???”
A definition can be Biblical. That is different than a specific verse quotation. Surely you will realize that when you give it some thought. The creeds are Biblical. They do not quote passages.
The point is that the early Christians in the late first, second, and third centuries were weighty in many ways in their understanding of the Lord.
Moreover, they were subject to martyrdom. They must have had deep concern for their children given their likely capture and punishment by the authorities.
“I gave up everything for the Kingdom of God, but now my baby & kids will be raised by pagans or sold into pagan slavery and never be taught about Jesus.”
The point is that the early Christians in the late first, second, and third centuries were weighty in many ways in their understanding of the Lord.
Moreover, they were subject to martyrdom. They must have had deep concern for their children given their likely capture and punishment by the authorities.
“I gave up everything for the Kingdom of God, but now my baby & kids will be raised by pagans or sold into pagan slavery and never be taught about Jesus.”