Infant Baptism: An Overlooked Argument

Join Jimmy Akin to unlock the ancient wisdom that has guided believers for centuries with this captivating video exploring infant baptism.

Discover the overlooked argument for infant baptism that could reshape your understanding of this timeless practice.

Explore the multiple lines of evidence, from household baptisms in the New Testament to the testimonies of early Church Fathers, all pointing to the apostolic origin of infant baptism.

Dive deep into the significance of baptism as a means of grace, as revealed in the Scriptures and affirmed by generations of faithful Christians throughout history.

Uncover the profound implications for parents and believers today, as we navigate the decision to baptize infants in the light of God's abundant mercy and grace.

Let us guide you through the journey of discernment, as we weigh the evidence and embrace the rich theological heritage that informs our understanding of baptism.

Don't miss out on this enlightening exploration of faith and tradition. Watch now and discover a key to sorting out this controversial issue!

[Aldegundis]

Historically it's weird to me that a group would take the name Baptist and then limit Baptism more than anyone else 😵‍💫

[GGME]

"Let the children come to me and FORBID THEM NOT"
Jesus Christ

[tonyl]

Would've been apt to continue Peter's Pentecost speech in Acts: "This promise is for you and your children"

[paulh]

I am a recent convert to Catholicism. I do struggle with this argument though as I was baptised in a Protestant church as a baby but then fell out of the church as a teenager and then turned to alcoholism in my 20's. I'm 4yrs sober now (through the grace of God) and I understand that God is using me for better things now, but the thought that my first baptism helped me in some way has proved hard to swallow.

[Lucas-jycv]

I was baptized at about six. Always believed god was there. 40 yo now and i am Catholic. Found my home recently.

[atgred]

Now imagine St. Peter telling the Jews at Pentecost that to enter into the New Covenant you have to be baptized BUT YOUR CHILDREN NOT UNTIL THEY ARE WAY INTO THE AGE OF REASON AFTER THEY KNEW THAT IN THE OLD COVENANT CHILDREN COULD ENTER BY THE EIGHTH DAY!?!? They would have been very angry at St. Peter.

[RebeccaLynne]

Baptize your babies! They need all the grace they can get. I wish they would go back to confirmation at 12 yrs old. By the time our kids are 17, most have already left the church. I'm praying for all our young people ❤

[aaronmueller]

Is it just me, or is Jimmy's accent getting stronger since he moved back to Arkansas?

[annakimborahpa]

1. Without exposure to the testimony of the early church fathers, the biblical texts can be interpreted as being favorable to either (A) infant baptism/baptismal regeneration or (B) believer's baptism/symbolic ceremony.

2. With exposure to the testimony of the early church fathers, the biblical texts overwhelmingly support infant baptism/baptismal regeneration and is reflected in the ancient practices of the Catholic, Orthodox, Assyrian Churches, and later numerous Protestant Churches.

3. Therefore, the choice is between either (A) Apostolic Tradition or (B) Baptistolic Tradition, the latter developed under the guise of Sola Scripture.

[jgeph.]

As a reformed Presbyterian and truly appreciated this breakdown, well done .

[apolinarmadrigal]

What must we do to be saved?

“Repent and be baptized…” BUT an infant CANNOT repent so how can they be saved?

Sins can be forgiven by the faith of others. Men took the paralytic to Jesus. “When Jesus saw THEIR faith, he said to the paralyzed man, Son, your sins are forgiven." Mark 2:5

The promise of salvation is for our children too.

[billyhw]

Can't wait for Gavin Ortlund to start calling Polycarp's 1st century infant baptism an accretion.

[Mochaluv]

I was baptized as an adult, and I’m glad for it. As a teenager and young adult, I got into witchcraft. I was foolish enough to believe I was only dealing with the positive forces. Something attached itself to me, weighing my life down. Over time it grew and I was acclimated to it. When I decided to turn away from from those ways, I turned to God. As I was baptized, I felt something deep rip out of me, leaving me out of breath, but steady. My heart was at peace. I was stunned to actually see this familiar darkness ascending out of me. I was freed. God provided a way to get that thing out of me. I will forever be grateful and know that it isn’t just symbolic thing.

[brianmaes]

Thank you, I’ve not heard it explained in this way before.

[kathyweiland]

Jimmy I love how you explain things. You do it in such a positive way with facts in a non-judgmental matter. That is how people will listen and understand things and may find themselves going to the Catholic Church

[christenh]

I don’t think I’ve ever heard Jimmy so fully in his southern accent. ❤

[peterboer]

I've found this engaging, and more people should see it. :)

[shaulkramer]

This is a pretty solid case you're making.

[bigtilla]

Thanks for a phenomenal and concise video on this subject!

[karhukoira]

I guess the major hurdle for many with infant baptism is that they think that you need to believe to be saved, so infants who are to young too believe can't be saved, and thus it doesn't make sense to perform the saving action on them. To convince those who are against infant baptism, I think you'd need to address this somehow.