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# Baptism This document discusses the topic of baptism, focusing on who should be baptized and why some might not think infants or children should be baptized. ## Who Should Be Baptized? The document references several verses from the Bible: * **Matthew 28:19-20**: "Go and make disciples of a...

# Baptism This document discusses the topic of baptism, focusing on who should be baptized and why some might not think infants or children should be baptized. ## Who Should Be Baptized? The document references several verses from the Bible: * **Matthew 28:19-20**: "Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." * **Mark 10:15**: "Unless you receive the kingdom of God like a little child, you cannot enter it." * **Matthew 18:6**: "If anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a large millstone around his neck and be drowned." It argues that everyone should be baptized, emphasizing the importance of receiving the Kingdom of God like a child. ## Why Some Might Not Think Infants/Children Should Be Baptized The text identifies three main reasons: 1. **Original Sin:** Some believe that because infants haven't committed any sins, they don't need baptism. 2. **Symbolic Nature:** Others argue that baptism is merely a symbolic action and therefore unnecessary. 3. **Lack of Belief:** Considering the understanding of faith, some believe that infants/children cannot truly believe in God, making baptism inappropriate. ## Faith vs. Expressing Faith The document discusses the difference between having faith and expressing it. It argues that baptism is a way to express faith, and that the Holy Spirit places faith into a person through baptism.