Gerry,

As to my several comments at the very end of my reply re: "why all the huff, etc.", that was addressed to the general readership! <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> It was not directed at YOU personally. I suppose I should have made that clear when I wrote them. [Linked Image]

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Yes, Pilgrim, credo baptists are hard on paedo baptists, but as I have noted in other posts so are paedo baptists hard on credo baptists, calling our position a "great sin". One of the things I like about the Highway is that both views have been respected, at least until now.
And did I not say the same? <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> But why the little "dig" here, "until now"? If I had to guess, I would say that the membership here consists of an even split between paedobaptists and credobaptists. Even further, there have been credobaptists on staff here and we still have one on staff. I think you will find, that I have been and will continue to be MORE than gracious to my brothers and sisters who differ with me on this matter. In fact, in my particular case, I get it from BOTH sides! <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/rofl.gif" alt="" />.

I do NOT believe it is a "great sin" to neglect the baptism of one's children. But what I do consider a "great sin" is to either assume that one's children are saved, considered elect, regenerate or to treat them as Christians OR to neglect raising them up in the admonitions of the Lord OR to push little children to make some simple profession of faith, dunk them and then assure them they they "belong to Jesus". There's plenty of fault to be found on BOTH sides, IMHO.

So, let's please not let these discussions turn into that which is unbecoming to those who profess godliness and resort to personal attacks and name calling. Vehement defense of one's position is fine at times. But I do think that Joe was treated unkindly in this specific instance of late. I would call for a little more restraint on the part of everyone from hence forth in this matter. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

In His Grace,

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simul iustus et peccator

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