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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. 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.

 

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.

==Lutheran and Anglican view==

==Lutheran and Anglican view==