Question 77 of 82
Faith, Repentance, and the Means of Grace
Are the infants of such as are professing believers to be baptised?
Answer
The infants of those who are professing believers are not to be baptised, because there is neither command nor example in the Holy Scriptures for their baptism (; ).
Read the 2 proof texts (KJV)
- Exodus 23:13
- And in all [things] that I have said unto you be circumspect: and make no mention of the name of other gods, neither let it be heard out of thy mouth.
- Proverbs 30:6
- Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.