Infant Baptism One of the reasons some don’t go through with baptism is that they were baptized as an infant. But rather than letting your infant baptism be a hindrance, be grateful! Your parents cared enough about you to want you to have faith in God. However, even if you were baptized as an infant, the Bible makes clear you should still be baptized as an adult. Why? Three quick reasons:
1. Infants were never baptized in Scripture. It was a practice introduced by the Church in the 3rd century.
2. Every time someone was baptized in Scripture, it was after they made the personal decision to follow Christ. So, they were old enough to make a mind and heart decision.
But because of these three reasons, even if you’ve been baptized as an infant, be grateful! But don’t skip this important step because you’re worried about ruining your infant baptism experience or disrespecting your family. 3. The word used for “baptize” is the Greek word “baptizo,” which means to immerse, submerge, or dip. There’s a spiritual reality of baptism that involves a willing person being fully immersed or dunked in water. To be clear: God also knows there are times physical limitations prevent a full immersion. And, the good news is, God is okay with that. God is bigger than our physical limitations.
Baptism is essential in laying the groundwork for spiritual growth.
If you are ready to take this step of baptism, visit eaglebrookchurch.com/baptism for upcoming baptism services and to register.
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