Postgame: Why Methodists insist on infant Baptism
Monday posts each week will reflect on the sermon with thoughts that may not have been said during worship
In the Global Methodist church and in most expressions of Methodist faith, we believe there is substantial evidence that infant baptism is permissible in the church. See below for the scripture questions and answers about infant baptism and the actions that should follow the life of the baptized. The scriptures remind us that a personal choice does matter. The catch is, the choice is faith in Christ. Without such, baptism is just an act. Faith confirms what God started at Baptism, that he really does mean it when he says he loves sinners, even infants!
May we baptize children?
Yes. We believe children are under the atonement of Christ and as heirs of the Kingdom of God are acceptable subjects for Christian Baptism. (Luke 18:15-17; Acts 10:44-48; 16:15, 30-34; 18:8; 1 Cor. 1:16;)
42. Is Baptism sufficient for salvation?
No. Baptized children should be nurture and led to personal acceptance of Christ, and by profession of faith confirm their Baptism. (Deut. 6:20-25; Mark 16:16; John 1:12; 3:16; Acts 2:38; 16:29-34; Rom. 10:9-11;)
Both questions and the answers with scripture proofs are a part of the Global Methodist Church Catechism
