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INFANT BAPTISM: Ezek 28:15, Ezek 18:20; Deut 1:39.
This Catholic doctrine of “baptismal regeneration” consigns un-baptized infants to hell, and is therefore the doctrine of infant damnation. This false doctrine is not taught in the word of God.
Catholics claim that infants can be baptized for the remission of sin, but NOT ONE example is found in the Word of God that will support this FALSE doctrine. Catholics make the ignorant claim that one can be baptized and then the Holy Spirit can "infuse" one with faith, but that is NOT TRUE. All of the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit ceased when the "perfect" written Word of God was completed. (1 Cor 13:10).
Since Catholics claim that one can be baptized as an infant who is WITHOUT FAITH in the gospel of Christ, then they are NOT confessing that Jesus has come in the flesh and are therefore "a deceiver and an ANTICHRIST." (2 Jn 4:7).
As for Acts 16:15, Yes Lydia and her household were baptized, however, if you look at verse 14, the Lord had to open her heart to "heed" the things spoken by Paul. This means that she had to OBEY all of the requirements to be saved which included being baptized.
Infants are NOT able to "heed" anything.
As for Acts 16:33, yes it says that he and all his family were baptized, but in order to "believe" (verse 31) they first had to have the Word of the Lord SPOKEN to them (verse 32) this INFERS that one is able to UNDERSTAND what is being told to them. In verse 34, the Jailer rejoiced, having believed in God with all his household.
Since infants CANNOT believe or obey, they are not able to be baptized.
As for 1 Cor 1:16, once again, just because it says that Paul baptized the household of Stephanus is NO indication that babies were baptized. Look at verse 18, where Paul said that the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing. One must have UNDERSTANDING of the message before they are accountable to God.
The Bible teaches individual accountability and responsibility. Ezek 18:20; Rom 14:12; 2 Cor 5:10.
Small children are portrayed in the Bible as being Innocent, Pure, and FREE from Sin. Matt 18:1-14; Psa 127:3; Deut 1:39; 2 Sam 12:22-23; Heb 12:9.
Infants DO NOT inherit sin (Ezek 18:20) and they are not accountable. Deut 1:39.
Jesus' description of a person who is a good hearer in the parable of the sower in Lk 8:11-15 is in conflict with the idea of being totally depraved before conversion.
Jesus said that it is possible to have "an honest and good heart" prior to even hearing the word of God.
The Bible teaches:
"have gone astray" NOT born astray, Isa 53:6;
"gone out of the way" NOT born out of the right way, Rom 3:12;
"become unprofitable" NOT born unprofitable, Rom 3:12;
"man's heart is evil from his youth" NOT his birth, Gen 8:21.
Baptizing infants is WITHOUT scriptural basis.
There are NO commands OR examples of infant baptism anywhere in the Word of God.
Since the prerequisites of faith AND repentance AND confession are BEYOND the infant's capability, they are NOT suitable candidates for baptism.
Since this is the case, the Catholic Church IS guilty of making the Word of God of NO effect through their traditions which nullify the commandment of God.
God says, Belief + Baptism = Salvation. (Mk 16:16).
Catholic Church says, Baptism = Salvation then Belief. (Scripture???).
Key KJV Scriptures:
Mark 16:15-16; Acts 2:37-41; 8:12,35-39; 16:30-34; 18:8
Key KJV Scriptures: Full Text
19 indexed verses · Showing 1–19. Read each passage in its chapter context.
Mark 16:15 (KJV)
And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
Mark 16:16 (KJV)
He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
Acts 2:37 (KJV)
Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?
Acts 2:38 (KJV)
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Acts 2:39 (KJV)
For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
Acts 2:40 (KJV)
And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.
Acts 2:41 (KJV)
Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
Acts 8:12 (KJV)
But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
Acts 8:35 (KJV)
Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.
Acts 8:36 (KJV)
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?
Acts 8:37 (KJV)
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.
Acts 8:38 (KJV)
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 8:39 (KJV)
And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing.
Acts 16:30 (KJV)
And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?
Acts 16:31 (KJV)
And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
Acts 16:32 (KJV)
And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house.
Acts 16:33 (KJV)
And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.
Acts 16:34 (KJV)
And when he had brought them into his house, he set meat before them, and rejoiced, believing in God with all his house.
Acts 18:8 (KJV)
And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.