Posted on 08/11/2018 10:24:01 AM PDT by Salvation
Excellent Comments!
Dear Salvation:
1. Just because someone says “Holy Spirit” doesn’t mean He is present, nor is consenting.
There are exactly ZERO wet, baptized infants shown in all of Scripture.
That is the same number of post-Pentecost infant dedications in the NT as well.
May God help the unbelief of such believers.
I believe all He inspired in Holy Scripture, but I don't add to it.
Your article adds to what God inspired.
The presence of men in religious costumes doesn't change that.
I was looking earlier for the scripture about (pardon the paraphrase) children around the throne crying out for vengeance for their deaths. Does that ring any bells? The exact wording escapes me.
Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.
I'll take these words of Jesus any day. Why don't you?
Another good post.
Revelation 22:19
And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.
I doubt that St. Teresa of Calcutta had doubts about Baptism, though.
Where are you getting such erroneous information? Hot link, please.
So you believe non-baptized children go to hell. Got it.
I would add that infant dedications are not claiming to be anything other than a time where parents appear before the congregation, make it clear that they want to raise their child to know and honor Christ, and ask for prayer to strengthen and give them grace for such a task.
It is a reflection of intent of the parents
It is a reflection that none of us are capable on our own to accomplish such a task.
It honors the command of God to raise your child in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
There is no claim of salvation.
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Mother Teresa confessed that she was constantly tormented by her demons.
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No. He does not. Nor does dunking, dripping, annointing, etc. save an infant.
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Yes, and it is also written twice in Deuteronomy.
We are not to tamper with the word.
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Beautiful.
Oh, did you think I was taking away something from Scripture? No. I am not taking away nor adding to it, which is also in Revelation.
Please do cite chapter and verse that demonstrates a command, a teaching, an example, etc. of an infant that was baptized in the NT. I will be grateful.
Baptism not necessary to be saved.
Actually, I was backing your point. Sorry for the confusion. You and I agree on this topic.
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Correct!
It is ancient Hebrew tradition to dedicate one’s child to Yehova.
There is nothing more a parent can do.
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