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<br>{{Christianity}}'''Infant [[baptism]]''' is the practice of baptizing infants or young children. In [[Theology|theological]] discussions, the practice is sometimes referred to as paedobaptism, or pedobaptism, from the Greek prefix '''παιδ'''- ''paid-'', as in the word '''παιδίον''' ''paidion'', meaning, "child".<ref>See [http://biblehub.com/greek/3813.htm '''παιδίον''' ''paidion'' "childling"]; <br>[http://biblehub.com/greek/3808.htm '''παιδάριον''' ''paidarion'' "little boy"]; <br> [http://biblehub.com/greek/3809.htm '''παιδεία''' ''paideia'' "tutorage, education, training"]; <br>[http://biblehub.com/greek/3810.htm '''παιδευτές''' ''paideutes'' "trainer, teacher, discipliner"]; <br>[http://biblehub.com/greek/3811.htm '''παιδεύω''' ''paideuo'' "train, educate, discipline"]; <br>[http://biblehub.com/greek/3812.htm '''παιδιόθεν''' ''paidiothen'' "from source, from infancy"]; <br>[http://biblehub.com/greek/3814.htm '''παιδίσκη''' ''paidion'' "girl, female-slave, servant"]; <br>[http://biblehub.com/greek/3807.htm '''παιδαγωγός''' ''paidagogos'' "boy-leader, tutor, pædagogue"].</ref> This is in contrast to what is called "believer's baptism", or credobaptism (from the Latin word ''[[Creed|credo]]'' meaning "I&nbsp;believe"), which is the [[Religion|religious]] practice of baptizing only individuals who personally confess faith in [[Jesus Christ|Jesus]], therefore excluding underage children. It is also referred to as "John's baptism" with water, in contrast to "Jesus's baptism" of the [[Holy Spirit]].

<br>{{Christianity}}'''Infant [[baptism]]''' is the practice of baptizing infants or young children. In [[Theology|theological]] discussions, the practice is sometimes referred to as paedobaptism, or pedobaptism, from the Greek prefix '''παιδ'''- ''paid-'', as in the word '''παιδίον''' ''paidion'', meaning, "child".<ref>See [http://biblehub.com/greek/3813.htm '''παιδίον''' ''paidion'' "childling"]; <br>[http://biblehub.com/greek/3808.htm '''παιδάριον''' ''paidarion'' "little boy"]; <br> [http://biblehub.com/greek/3809.htm '''παιδεία''' ''paideia'' "tutorage, education, training"]; <br>[http://biblehub.com/greek/3810.htm '''παιδευτές''' ''paideutes'' "trainer, teacher, discipliner"]; <br>[http://biblehub.com/greek/3811.htm '''παιδεύω''' ''paideuo'' "train, educate, discipline"]; <br>[http://biblehub.com/greek/3812.htm '''παιδιόθεν''' ''paidiothen'' "from source, from infancy"]; <br>[http://biblehub.com/greek/3814.htm '''παιδίσκη''' ''paidion'' "girl, female-slave, servant"]; <br>[http://biblehub.com/greek/3807.htm '''παιδαγωγός''' ''paidagogos'' "boy-leader, tutor, pædagogue"].</ref> This is in contrast to what is called "believer's baptism", or credobaptism (from the Latin word ''[[Creed|credo]]'' meaning "I&nbsp;believe"), which is the [[Religion|religious]] practice of baptizing only individuals who personally confess faith in [[Jesus Christ|Jesus]], therefore excluding underage children. It is also referred to as "John's baptism" with water, in contrast to "Jesus's baptism" of the [[Holy Spirit]].

According to Romans 10:9-10, baptism has no influence on a person's [[salvation]].  Baptism is regarded by many bible believers as merely a ritual formality with no bearing on a person's [[salvation]]. Dissident sects believe baptism qualifies a person for admission into God's family, yet salvation is still dependent upon a [[gospel of works]] and not faith in God's word or accepting God's grace.<ref>The '''Catholic Church''' is the world's largest [[Christianity|Christian]] body comprised of several distinct [https://www.ewtn.com/expert/answers/catholic_rites_and_churches.htm "Rites"]. The [[Catholic Church|Catholic Church (Latin Rite)]] is the largest religious body in the United States, with over 60 million adherents (4 times as large as the second largest church, the Orthodox).<br/>[http://www.pewforum.org/2013/02/13/the-global-catholic-population/ “The Global Catholic Population,” © 2011, Pew Research Center.]<br/>[http://www.adherents.com/largecom/com_romcath.html The Largest Catholic Communities]<br/>

According to Romans 10:9-10, baptism is no necesary for [[salvation]].

On the [[Protestant Reformation|Reformation]] fundamental principle of ''[[sola scriptura]]'', [[Baptist]]s, [[Anabaptists]], [[Evangelical Christians|evangelicals]] and [[Non-denominational church|nondenominational groups]] reject infant baptism as not supported by the [[Bible]]. In addition, some [[Methodism|Methodists]] and most [[Pentecostalism|Pentecostal]] denominations also reject infant baptism as not being supported by the Bible. The American Reformed Baptist pastor and author John Piper <ref>[https://www.desiringgod.org/our-founder Our Founder: John Piper (desiringgod.org)]</ref> states that there are no instances of infant baptism in the Bible.<ref name="desiringgod.org">{{Cite web|url=https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/infant-baptism-and-the-new-covenant-community|title=Infant Baptism and the New Covenant Community|date=1993-02-14|website=Desiring God|language=en|access-date=2019-03-04}}</ref> The American German Reformed Church Presbyterian theologian and church historian Philip Schaff <ref>Philip Schaff, American theologian - Britannica Encyclopedia]<br>[https://www.ccel.org/schaff Philip Schaff, German-American theologian and church historian - Christian Classics Ethereal Library (ccel.org)]<br>Philip Schaff </ref> says the apostolic fathers make no mention of it because they hardly touch upon baptism at all, but that at the same time it seems an almost certain fact that, with the baptism of converts, the optional baptism of the children of Christian parents in established congregations, comes down from the apostolic age. Schaff says the only opponent of infant baptism among [[Ante-Nicene Fathers|the fathers]] is the eccentric and schismatic [[Tertullian]], of North Africa, and that the very manner of Tertullian’s opposition proves as much in favor of infant baptism as against it because he meets it not as an innovation, but as a prevalent custom.<ref name=Schaff>'''History of the Christian Church''', Philip Schaff. § 73. Infant Baptism. [https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Philip_Schaff Philip Schaff - Wikiquote]<br>[https://www.amazon.com/History-Christian-Church-8-vols/dp/156563196X History of the Christian Church, 8 vols. (amazon.com)]<br>[https://ccel.org/s/schaff/history/About.htm History of the Christian Church, 8 vols. 1889 (ccel.org)]<br>[http://www.bible.ca/history/philip-schaff/ ''History of the Christian Church'' Philip Schaff (bible.ca)]</ref> [[Christian apologetics|Christian apologist]], writer, and speaker Douglas Beaumont <ref>[https://douglasbeaumont.com/ Douglas Beaumont - Theology Philosophy Apologetics (douglasbeaumont.com)]</ref> cites the ancient Church fathers, Medieval theologians, and Protestant Reformation leaders who all asserted that water baptism is spiritually ''regenerative'' and that infant baptism is a doctrine from the apostles of the Lord consistent with the will of God.<ref name=Douglas.Beaumont>[https://douglasbeaumont.com/2017/03/10/the-church-fathers-medieval-theologians-and-protestant-leaders-on-baptism/ '''The Church Fathers, Medieval Theologians, and Protestant Leaders on Baptism''', Douglas Beaumont - Baptism's Purpose (Removal of sin / Regeneration), Baptism's Mode (Water), Baptism's Recipients (Infants) (douglasbeaumont.com)]</ref>

On the [[Protestant Reformation|Reformation]] fundamental principle of ''[[sola scriptura]]'', [[Baptist]]s, [[Anabaptists]], [[Evangelical Christians|evangelicals]] and [[Non-denominational church|nondenominational groups]] reject infant baptism as not supported by the [[Bible]]. In addition, some [[Methodism|Methodists]] and most [[Pentecostalism|Pentecostal]] denominations also reject infant baptism as not being supported by the Bible. The American Reformed Baptist pastor and author John Piper <ref>[https://www.desiringgod.org/our-founder Our Founder: John Piper (desiringgod.org)]</ref> states that there are no instances of infant baptism in the Bible.<ref name="desiringgod.org">{{Cite web|url=https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/infant-baptism-and-the-new-covenant-community|title=Infant Baptism and the New Covenant Community|date=1993-02-14|website=Desiring God|language=en|access-date=2019-03-04}}</ref> The American German Reformed Church Presbyterian theologian and church historian Philip Schaff <ref>Philip Schaff, American theologian - Britannica Encyclopedia]<br>[https://www.ccel.org/schaff Philip Schaff, German-American theologian and church historian - Christian Classics Ethereal Library (ccel.org)]<br>Philip Schaff </ref> says the apostolic fathers make no mention of it because they hardly touch upon baptism at all, but that at the same time it seems an almost certain fact that, with the baptism of converts, the optional baptism of the children of Christian parents in established congregations, comes down from the apostolic age. Schaff says the only opponent of infant baptism among [[Ante-Nicene Fathers|the fathers]] is the eccentric and schismatic [[Tertullian]], of North Africa, and that the very manner of Tertullian’s opposition proves as much in favor of infant baptism as against it because he meets it not as an innovation, but as a prevalent custom.<ref name=Schaff>'''History of the Christian Church''', Philip Schaff. § 73. Infant Baptism. [https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Philip_Schaff Philip Schaff - Wikiquote]<br>[https://www.amazon.com/History-Christian-Church-8-vols/dp/156563196X History of the Christian Church, 8 vols. (amazon.com)]<br>[https://ccel.org/s/schaff/history/About.htm History of the Christian Church, 8 vols. 1889 (ccel.org)]<br>[http://www.bible.ca/history/philip-schaff/ ''History of the Christian Church'' Philip Schaff (bible.ca)]</ref> [[Christian apologetics|Christian apologist]], writer, and speaker Douglas Beaumont <ref>[https://douglasbeaumont.com/ Douglas Beaumont - Theology Philosophy Apologetics (douglasbeaumont.com)]</ref> cites the ancient Church fathers, Medieval theologians, and Protestant Reformation leaders who all asserted that water baptism is spiritually ''regenerative'' and that infant baptism is a doctrine from the apostles of the Lord consistent with the will of God.<ref name=Douglas.Beaumont>[https://douglasbeaumont.com/2017/03/10/the-church-fathers-medieval-theologians-and-protestant-leaders-on-baptism/ '''The Church Fathers, Medieval Theologians, and Protestant Leaders on Baptism''', Douglas Beaumont - Baptism's Purpose (Removal of sin / Regeneration), Baptism's Mode (Water), Baptism's Recipients (Infants) (douglasbeaumont.com)]</ref>