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Baptism is considered a covenant as it symbolizes the commitment between an individual and God, marking the person's entry into the Christian community. In this sacrament, the individual publicly professes faith, signifying acceptance of God's grace and the promise to live according to His teachings. The act of baptism represents both God's promise of salvation and the believer's pledge to follow Christ. This mutual agreement reinforces the relational aspect of faith, highlighting the importance of community and accountability in the believer's spiritual journey.
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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 is the biblical basis for infant baptism?
Infant baptism is based on the belief that baptism is a sign of God's covenant with believers, similar to circumcision in the Old Testament. Some Christians argue that since infants were included in the covenant in the Old Testament, they should also be included in the covenant of baptism in the New Testament.
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 baptism replace circumcision in Christian theology?
Yes, in Christian theology, baptism is often seen as replacing circumcision as a sign of initiation into the faith. Both practices symbolize a covenant relationship with God, but baptism is considered the New Testament equivalent in Christianity.
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."
