The Highway Forums General Discussion Theology Discussion Forum Infant baptism

Susan,<br><br> I do not disrespect any posts, I just share my convictions concerning issues brought up in the discussion groups, its the main reason I'm here, to learn and grow. I have read through a good portion of what was posted, and it wearied me. I tried to keep an open mind, but there wasn't anything I read that persuaded me that infant baptism is acceptable. Besides the questions in my previous post, I have even come up with more. None of my reading satisfactorily answered 1) where in scripture does it speak of infant baptism? A.A.Hodge, who I respect highly even says we can presume. Presumption?? [img]http://www.the-highway.com/w3timages/icons/sad.gif" alt="sad" title="sad[/img] 2) Also, I do not believe linking circumcision with baptism washes [img]http://www.the-highway.com/w3timages/icons/laugh.gif" alt="laugh" title="laugh[/img] either. Circumcision was performed in a Theocracy. The circumcised males were born into the covenant people. We are not covenant people until we too are born (regeneration) into the spiritual family. It is then, upon profession of belief that we are baptized. Children of believers are not born into the covenant family until they too are regenerated. It is twisting scripture to say otherwise. I do not see anywhere where anything but believers baptism is taught. I respect the other views presented, but I still believe they are wrong. I'm not eloquent in words, like most people in this group, but I believe I have a good grasp of doctrine. I would not try to convince anyone otherwise, only the Holy Spirit is able to do that. I read the discussion groups and weigh what is said. I'm open for growth in my doctrinal understanding, and will continue to listen. It will have to be scripturally solid for me to change my views though.<br><br>Mike