|
Baptism is an affirmation of faith and important step in the Christian walk. John the baptist was very clear on this, and this in NT not OT. I was raised Lutheran and too many of them believe it is essential that a child get baptised as a baby so that they will receive God's gift should something happen to them as kids. The Lutheran church holds the same thing to be true with Confirmation (i.e. confirmation classes) typically done when the child is pre-adult/teen. Too many kids believe that once its done its like graduation; that's the end of it.
Baptism (water baptism) is something that is done when a person has made a concious decision to follow Christ, and base their life on the word (i.e. bible) and not that of church or man-made doctrine. It is a very personal decision to be taken seriously; and typically done publicly in the presence of their congregation, the individual must make that step on their own. Baptism is not for babies.
Skew it any way you want, its right their in the bible clear as a bell.
That said, I belong to an Assemblies of God congregation. We do baby dedications. Its a little dedication for a few minutes during the service, maybe 1 family with their baby/kids or multiple familes will have the whole congregation led by the pastor do a short prayer for the kids at the alter. Satisifes the rellies and introduces the kids. Could be for you, but you won't likely get that at a lutheran church.
__________________
'84 Carrera Coupe
|