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James,
The New Testament makes the connection between Circumcision and Baptism; and reveals Baptism is more inclusive than Circumcision. Baptism is for everyone, not just male infants–which was the case in Circumcision under the Old Covenant.
James, it’s not just “some” who say the waters of Baptism will wash away sin. It is the New Testament that says, “And Peter said to them, Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 2:3
You claim Sola Scripture, yet you deny Holy Scripture. Do you have any support, you can post, for your claim that there is no forgiveness of sins upon Baptism?
fine example here above why Sola Scripture doent work for poeple who read all the Bible
Again, The New Testament tells us to be Baptized for the Forgiveness of sins. No one is telling you that the blood shed by Christ was unnecessary. Christ accomplished our salvation on the Cross.
In Christ, we are circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ—having been buried with him in baptism, in which we are also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God, who raised him from the dead.
Scripture warns us to see to it that no one takes us captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.
Colossians 2: 8See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. 9For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, 10and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority. 11 In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, 12 having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God, who raised him from the dead.
Actually, **Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” **
Notice Jesus did not say let the little children, who have reached an age of understanding, come to me.
Matthew 19: 13 Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people, 14but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” 15And he laid his hands on them and went away.
Please cite the passage of Scripture that says an infant cannot be baptized; and one must wait until they reach a certain age to be Baptized. And what is that age?
James,
No one is arguing that Christians should be circumcised.
Again, Baptism is the “circumcision made without hands” and is open to all. “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”
**Galatians 3: **27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s offspring, heirs according to promise.
Notice this passage does not say: For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female-except infants are now excluded from entry into Covenant with God- for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Yet, this is what you are claiming.
Again, you are re-writing Scripture.
I await your Biblical support for Sola Scriptura, Sola Fidelis, and Believer’s Baptism, with proof that infants should be excluded from baptism. I asked many posts back. You have ignored this request.
Peace,
Anna
