“There is no biblical instance of child baptism.”
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Paul says Baptism replaces circumcision. Col 2:11-12.
Circumcision took place on the eight day after a baby’s
birth.
In whom also you are circumcised with circumcision not made by hand, in despoiling of the body of the flesh, but in the circumcision of Christ: [12] Buried with him in baptism, in whom also you are risen again by the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him up from the dead.
Babies are included, as children...
Acts 2:38-39
[38] But Peter said to them: Do penance, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of your sins: and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. [39] For the promise is to you, and to your CHILDREN, and to all that are far off, whomsoever the Lord our God shall call.
Col 2:11-12 is not saying that baptism is a replacement for circumcision.
Why are women baptized, if baptism is a replacement for circumcision?
That passage includes the phrase “buried with him in baptism.” Why do you merely “sprinkle” a baby, then, when Scripture is clear that baptism looks like a “burial”?
Jesus said, “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father ...” — notice that “baptizing” follows “teaching.” A baby doesn’t understand such “teaching” at such a young age.
Of course, you’re free to believe Col 2:11-12 says something it doesn’t. I’m not going to change your mind.
The term *Do penance* is NOT an accurate translation of the Greek.
The Greek word is *repent*, which is NOT the same as penance.