What is dedication versUs infant baptism?
• We believe the Bible clearly teaches and models “Believer’s Baptism,” which is a conscious, obedient choice to follow Jesus Christ as a visible disciple. This decision is individual and personal. It can only be made when a child has developed intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually to the point of understanding personal sin, spiritual need, and God’s grace through Jesus Christ. Only God knows the motives, conscience, and intentions of the heart. He alone knows when a child is able to understand his or her personal need for salvation. Children can, and do, understand their spiritual need when they begin to recognize their own sin. There is no set age when this spiritual sensitivity becomes apparent. It is the responsibility of parents to train and nurture their children, pointing them to the grace of God through Jesus Christ, who alone can forgive sin.
