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==Baptist view==
==Baptist view==
[[Baptists]] recognize baptism only by immersion and after conversion. The theologian [[L. L. Clover]] explains this position in his book ''[[The Church: Her Origin, Purpose, Doctrine, and History]]'' Baptists consider baptism one of two church ordinances, along with [[communion]], usually known as the Lord's Supper. Baptists consider baptism as the individual believer's commitment to the acceptance of personal faith in Christ. They treat communion as a memorial service commemorating the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
[[Baptists]] recognize baptism only by immersion and after conversion.<ref>The theologian [[L. L. Clover]] explains this position in his book ''[[The Church: Her Origin, Purpose, Doctrine, and History]]''.</ref> Baptists consider baptism one of two church ordinances, along with [[communion]], usually known as the Lord's Supper. Baptists consider baptism as the individual believer's commitment to the acceptance of personal faith in Christ. They treat communion as a memorial service commemorating the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and a symbol of the beliver's death to sin and being born again.
This belief is based in part on Acts 8:36-37, where Philip seems to be saying the faith is required before baptism.
{{cquote|...[T]he eunuch said, “See, here is water. What hinders me from being baptized?” <sup>(37)</sup>Then Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” And he answered and said, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” <sup>(38)</sup>So he commanded the chariot to stand still. And both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, and he baptized him.}}
Though infant baptism is not practiced, a common practice is to hold periodic "baby dedication services", whereupon the parents pledge to raise their newborn child(ren) in accordance with Biblical teachings. The pledge has no actual meaning and the service is more of a celebration that a congregation is reaching parents and families.
Though infant baptism is not practiced, a common practice is to hold periodic "baby dedication services", whereupon the parents pledge to raise their newborn child(ren) in accordance with Biblical teachings. The pledge has no actual meaning and the service is more of a celebration that a congregation is reaching parents and families.