Originally Posted by AllToHim
Would you say then that baptism is something a believer is commanded to do? Is that more accurate?
yep I would say it is a command given to all who make a profession of faith... and, of course, as a paedobaptist, this would include believer's children. In neither case, IMHO, does baptism necessarily signify that the recipient is saved. That which is signified in baptism belongs ONLY to true believers. Nor is salvation so dependent upon baptism that one cannot be saved if one isn't baptized. Most naturally, however, an adult who makes a profession of faith will desire to be baptized.

So, you are battling with some "Campbellites", eh? Well, you are either a very brave person or foolish. giggle


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