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Pilgrim said:

You are more Anabaptist than Reformed since you reject the great Confessions which the CHURCH (interdenominational) has formulated as a statement of faith in regard to the doctrines of Scripture. Again, how is it that you are so knowledgeable of such things and all before us somehow were blind to these things? <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/scratchchin.gif" alt="" />

I believe your assessment of me is incorrect, but you are welcome to your opinion. I hold to the reformed faith in all matters except for baptism and possibly church government. The label reformed is only as an indentifier of my basic beliefs, not who I am.

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My view is exactly that which is summarized in all the Confessions, catechisms and history of the CHURCH (Protestant) to which I referenced previously. Secondly, you were asked by both myself and CovenantInBlood to defend your view with Scripture. Asking what I/we believe is hardly an answer. Can you present your case or not?

Our Lord spoke to the teachers of the law in the same manner, answering questions with questions, so it is appropriate. I told you what I believe baptism signifies, you didn't. Pointing to the confessions is hardly an answer of what you believe, let me hear it in your own words instead of constantly having others speak for you.

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BTW, for a topic for another thread, where in Scripture can you show that infants are to be "dedicated"?

I'm not moving to another topic at this time you can if you like, but I didn't want to have you believe I am befuddled about dedication. What is hard to understand about the rite of dedicating to the Lord? Aren't there plenty of examples in scripture?

I clearly explained what I believe Baptism represents. This representation is in line with the way things are consecrated in the Bible. How individuals entered the priesthood etc. We are consecrating ourselves willingly. I don't understand why you are looking for specific verses. You make things more difficult than they are. Its as if you can't see the forest due to the trees. I am not presenting specific verses, I am saying read about consecration and washings and try to see what baptism is all about. Your thinking is going the same route of the Pharasees, hung up on particulars and because of that, unable to see the truth. Let each judge on their own what is true. I'm not interested in convincing you, each must be convinced in their own heart.

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Matt. 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. KJV