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Why Baptize Infants?

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  • P. Op den Velde

Is infant baptism biblical? This article looks at the confessional and scriptural base for paedobaptism. It explains the implications of the covenant for infant baptism as well as the meaning of circumcision and its relationship to infant baptism. Finally, the article tackles objections raised against paedobaptism. 

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Infant Baptism and the Scriptures

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  • A. Baars

What are the grounds for infant baptism? This article argues for paedobaptism from the unity of the covenant, children as members of God’s church, relationship between circumcision and baptism, household baptism and the practice of the early church.

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The Value of Your Baptism

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  • Bartel Elshout

Does infant baptism have any value? This article explains that to understand the value of paedobaptism one must understand the relationship between baptism and the covenant of grace.

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John Calvin’s Assessment of Antipaedobaptism

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  • Jonathan D. Moore

How did Calvin react to those who were against infant baptism? By looking at the principles he used to argue against the opposers of paedobaptism, this article shows what the church can learn about the importance of infant baptism.

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Should Christians Baptize Their Children?

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  • Ben Jolliffe

Should children of believers be baptized? This article looks at God's promise in the covenant. It explains the relationship between circumcision and baptism, then it shows that infant baptism is biblical. Some objections to paedobaptism are addressed.

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Let the Little Children Come to Me

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  • Jeremy McKeen

Based on the covenant this article argues for infant baptism due to the status children have in God's covenant and in the church. It also answers arguments against paedobaptism.

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Baptism The Debate Behind The Debate

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  • Mark J. Stromberg

This article looks at the objections Baptists have against infant baptism. This article seeks to help in the paedobaptism debate.

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Covenant Sign And Seal: The Symbolic Significance Of Circumcision (Part 2)

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  • Michael Glodo

Does the New Testament commands us to baptize children? This article shows that this is a wrong question to ask.

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Covenant Sign And Seal: The Symbolic Significance Of Circumcision (Part 1)

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  • Michael Glodo

This article is about the covenant God made with Abraham in Genesis 17. The author discusses the symbolism of circumcision as the sign of the covenant; namely, it showed that an individual was part of God's people and belonged to God, and was a symbol of the removal of sin. In this article, this understanding of the covenant and the symbolism of circumcision is applied to paedobaptism.

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- Peter's Pentecost Appeal

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  • R. Dean Anderson

This article looks at the relationship between circumcision and baptism, with a focus on the baptism of children under God's covenant promise. This paedobaptism is supported by Peter's appeal in Acts 2:38-39.

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