The Highway Forums General Discussion Theology Discussion Forum Credo-Baptism vs. Paedo-Baptism

I would think that much of what we do is done with some percentage of uncertainty - some of it still done "in faith" and some not. Perhaps the "100%-sure theorists" are simply suggesting that to baptize or be baptized for any reason outside of acting in faithful obedience is sinful. The Word says God searches the hearts of men, so I think you can rest in that. And I think He can redeem even that which is done with less than perfect motives.

I myself have been baptized three times.... Once as an infant although neither one of my parents was walking closely with the Lord at the time. Once (sprinkled) after coming to faith in Christ at the age of 15. The third time (immersed) a year or so later at the urging of a Baptist pastor. Both of the latter times were done out of what I thought was obedience at the time. I think what is more important than either, however, is my walk with Christ since then. I have far more regrets about aspects of this and cling only to the cross so that I might stand before God someday.