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Yes, Congregationalists practice infant baptism.
AnswerI'm not sure what Congregationalists are, but The Bible never mentions infant baptism. The only baptism in the Bible is full water submersion as a consentual adult. CODICILE: Full water baptism is never mentioned either...mainly because the VOLUME of water used is unimportant. Infant baptism is hinted at when (I believe) Cornelius is baptised "along with his whole family." On might assume there was a baby tucked in there somewhere. These doctrinal issues are so unimportant to the core fundamental issues: Do you believe you are a sinner? Do you repent? Do you have enough humility to realize that man could NEVER connect with God? ...that God had to make the connection by coming Himself in the flesh as Jesus Christ? If 'yes' then "today you will be with Him in paradise."
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoLutherans do practice infant baptism, just as Romans Catholics do.
Martin Luther, with tongue in cheek but also seriously, noted that when Mary was pregnant with Jesus, she met Elizabeth who was also pregnant. Elizabeth said that the babe within her womb leaped. Luther went on to say, that if a babe while it is still in the womb can respond to Christ, it should be baptized as soon as it comes out.
On a more theological note, however, when a person is baptized as an infant, then it is noted that this is all God's work, and none of man's. This is the core of the Lutheran faith system, that we are saved by God's grace .....alone.
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∙ 13y agoIf infant baptism is considered part of salvation then the baptist church does not do it. Some baptist churches will have an infant dedication that sets aside those that will assist in the christian training of the youth. This may include the laying on of hands, prayer of dedication and a re-dedication of those that are related to the infant. An infant is not considered a church member until the decision is made by the individual to accept Jesus as Savior and request membership.
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∙ 12y agoYes. In the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Some traditions baptize through immersion, others pouring and even full immersion. Each has scriptural roots and Methodist leave it up to the person being baptized.
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∙ 11y agoYes. Methodists consider baptism a sacrament, and practice infant baptism (as well as baptism of adults who were not baptized as children). Methodists can use any form of baptism (immersion, pouring, sprinkling) but in practice most churches practice sprinkling.
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∙ 14y agoThe Salvation Army does not practice sacraments. As such, they do not believe in infant baptism.
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∙ 10y agoMethodists practice infant baptism.
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What stands out about Methodists?
they believe in infant baptism
Why don't Methodists re-baptize?
Methodists believe that one Baptism is enough. They believe that the effectiveness of Baptism is based on God's work in a person's life, not on that person's understanding of Baptism or ability to make a decision for Christ at the time of their baptism. That is also why Methodists allow infant Baptism.
Why do christians believe in infant baptism?
Tradition Christians believe in infant baptism, the reason being , as one can not tell whether a baby will grow up mentally retarded, so then he will not know god. So the best thing is to have infant baptism.
Is baptism as an infant recognized by presbyterians?
Infant baptism is recognized by Presbyterians.
Why do you practice infant baptism?
Infant baptism is practiced in churches, as they say that nobody should be lost.
How do you spell cristnings?
The word is spelled "Christening". It is a common practice among Protestants who do not believe in infant baptism.
What has the author Timothy Fitzgerald written?
Timothy Fitzgerald has written: 'Infant baptism' -- subject(s): Liturgy, Baptism, Catholic Church, Baptism (Liturgy), Infant baptism
Reform movement rejecting infant baptism?
Baptism Integrity - is a group within the Church of England working constructively for the reform of the discipline and practice of the church as regards infant baptism. I added a link for you to see what this is all about.rejecting infant baptism was called Anabaptist.
When does infant baptism take place?
the baptism takes place in a church
A title for infant baPTISM?
Paedobaptism
What has the author Seacome Ellison written?
Seacome Ellison has written: 'Rhantism versus baptism' -- subject(s): Accessible book 'Truth defended' 'Truth defended, in a supposed trial between infant affusion and believers baptism ...' -- subject(s): Controversial literature, Lord's Supper, Baptism, Infant baptism 'Rhantism versus baptism, or, Infant sprinkling against Christian immersion' -- subject(s): Controversial literature, Baptism, Biblical teaching, Infant baptism
Do Methodists believe in baptism?
Yes.Like the Anglican Church and Roman Catholics, they practice baptism in the name of the Trinitarian God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, for both adults and infants. In the case of infant baptism, the commitment to Christ is made by godparents or sponsors. When the person baptised is then old enough (as a teenager or adult) then he/she may, if they wish to make that commitment for themselves, undergo a confirmation of their baptism through a confirmation or membership service where they dedicate themselves to follow christ and to do God's will. Adults are also baptised but here they make the promises themselves and do not necessarily undergo any confirmation rite.The Methodists, Anglicans and Roman Catholics differ from the Baptist Church as this Church tends to baptise adults only, and baptise them by full immersion.Additional AnswerI was raised as a Methodist and baptized as an infant in my parent's church. Of course I have no recollection of this event and, certainly, had no understanding of church doctrine at that time.This is NOT the way the Bible portrays baptism. In the first century Christian congregation (as found in the book of Acts), a person was only baptized when he or she believed and had a full understanding of basic Bible truths.Therefore, infant baptism by sprinkling (as it is performed by the United Methodist Church) is totally unscriptural. It does not constitute a person's willing dedication to unconditionally do God's will forever as publicly symbolized by immersion (baptism).
