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Does Scripture tell us how old one should be before they are baptized?
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∙ 11y ago
There is no age ever mentioned in The Bible in relation to baptism, the only prerequisite is faith in Christ, as clearly illustrated in the passage below:
"And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him." Acts 8:36-38 (KJV)
And all through the book of Acts we see it in the same order - the gospel is preached, then those who believe are baptized. - Acts 2:41, 8:14, 10:45-48,
16:13-15, 16:30-33, 18:8.
Another Answer:
Baptism is one of the most important decisions a person can make in their lives. As such, baptism is not for infants, toddlers, young children, and in most cases, teens. It is for those mature enough to comprehend and believe the meaning of true repentance and the symbolism of being emerged in water (picturing death of the old man).
Though the Scripture does not explicitly state the proper age to be baptized (as we are all individuals and mature differently), of all the examples it does give of being baptized (Acts 2:41; 8:12; 18:8 etals), all were mature or old enough to understand the seriousness of their committment. Only people who are mature enough to produce the 'fruits of repentance' should be baptized.
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∙ 11y ago
Scripture does not provide a specific age requirement for baptism. However, it emphasizes the importance of personal faith and understanding in the decision to be baptized. Generally, individuals are encouraged to be old enough to comprehend the significance of baptism and make a personal commitment to follow Jesus before being baptized. Age requirements may vary among different Christian denominations and local church practices.
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