How can an infant answer questions?
by Dean Swartzendruber, Kalona, IowaThe confusing article “Mennonite but Not Anabaptist” disregards the clear teaching of Scripture in Acts. When the Ethiopian requested baptism, Phillip answered, “If you believe with all your heart you may.” The Ethiopian responded, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God” (Acts 8:37). Lydia was baptized after she opened her heart to heed the words spoken by Paul in Acts 16:14. When the jailer asked what he needed to do to be saved in Acts 16:30, he was told to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and he would be saved. Then he was baptized. How can an infant answer these questions? Why should our rational for rebaptism change?—
Associated Issue: Mennonite but not Anabaptist - Jan. 8, 2008
Associated Article: Mennonite but not Anabaptist
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