Do Methodists believe in infant baptism?

Answer 1

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Yes, Congregationalists practice infant baptism.

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I'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."

Answer 2

Lutherans 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.

Answer 3

If 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.

Answer 4

Yes. 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.

Answer 5

Yes. 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.

Answer 6

The Salvation Army does not practice sacraments. As such, they do not believe in infant baptism.

Answer 7

Methodists practice infant baptism.