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What has the author Philippe Wolff written?
Philippe Wolff has written: 'Baptism, the covenant and the family' -- subject(s): Baptism, Covenant theology
What did the halfway covenant provide for?
it provided for the baptism of children of baptized but unconverted puritans
The halfway covenant provided?
a:baptism but not "full communion" to people who had not had a conversion experience.
Why do some christians not agree with only adults being baptised?
Baptism is considered a sign of God's covenant, a continuation of circumcision. The Abrahamic covenant was with a nation of people: the 'believers' and their household. Likewise baptism is administered to the infants in a household by many Christian denominations.
Did the Puritans baptized infants?
Yes, in general Puritan groups did baptize infants under the assumption that early baptism was a "half-way covenant" with God that included the child in the Faith community much the same way Circumcision was a mark of community membership in the Old Testament. Baptism of an infant was not considered a final seal of salvation however, as each individual was expected to have a later "conversion experience" that would bring them into a personal covenant with Christ in addition to the community covenant that took place at Baptism.
Who can receive baptism?
Anyone, who understands the concept, can be baptized.
What was a method by which the children of baptized adults including non-saints could receive baptism in Puritan churches?
half-way covenant
What has the author Thomas Blake written?
Thomas Blake has written: 'A moderate ansvver to these two qvestions' -- subject(s): Infant baptism 'The birth-priviledge' -- subject(s): Infant baptism 'The birth-priviledge, or, Covenant-holinesse of beleevers and their issue in the time of the Gospel' -- subject(s): Infant baptism
What has the author Swinton Lawrie written?
Swinton Lawrie has written: 'An inquiry proving infant-baptism to be untenable, as well from the Abrahamic covenant, as from the Scriptures at large'
What is Covenant Theology?
Covenant Theology is based on the several Covenants between God and humans recorded in Scripture. Covenant Theology differs from other schools of Christian theology by placing emphasis on the community rather than on individual salvation. Churches in the Covenant Theology tradition practice infant baptism based on God's Covenant given to families, respecting the promise of salvation in accordance to Acts 16: 25-34, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household."
What sacrament gives us access to other sacraments?
Baptism must be received before any of the other sacraments are open to you. It is not a mere formality - in order to receive Christian sacraments one must be a Christian. Baptism leaves a permanent character upon the soul, identifying it before God as one who has received the New Covenant and thus the graces of the New Covenant are made directly available to the soul through the Church of which the soul is now a member.
When do you make a covenant with God?
This depends entirely on denominational interpretations. The Jewish faith might say at the barmitzvah or batmitzvah. Many Christians will say at the moment of salvation. Others will say at baptism.
