Baptists and baptism of infants
This journal exchange addresses a correction to a previous article's claim about Baptist baptism practices, with a Gospel Standard Strict and Particular Baptist responding that they baptize believers of any age (including children as young as 9) rather than only adults. Rev. Steven Key's response defends infant baptism from a Reformed covenant theology perspective, arguing that infants have a place in God's covenant of grace and should not be denied the sacrament based on their inability to consciously believe.
Baptists and baptism of infants Dear [editor], I refer to the Standard Bearer of February 1, 2022. Steven Key, in his mediation, is in error in stating that Baptists only baptize adult believers. We (I attend a Gospel Standard Strict and Particular Baptist chapel here in the UK) baptize believers of any age (though not infants, as they are unable to believe) -- some aged 9 and early teenagers who have experienced salvation through the atoning work of Christ at Calvary. So not only...
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