Baptizing Infants

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:

He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.

And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.

Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?

What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? — read the full passage →

And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:

Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.

Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.

In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ: — read the full passage →

For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.

For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.

So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek:

Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?

And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? — read the full passage →

Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. — read the full passage →

Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; — read the full passage →

But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;

Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;

And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: — read the full passage →

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: — read the full passage →

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; — read the full passage →

In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. — read the full passage →

O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you?

Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. — read the full passage →

Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.

For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?

Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:

But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.

And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.

And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.

And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.

And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?

And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. — read the full passage →

Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. — read the full passage →

Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.

And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode.

After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him. — read the full passage →

God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,

And John also was baptizing in Ænon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.

After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. — read the full passage →

And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins;

And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. — read the full passage →

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. — read the full passage →

And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:

Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.

There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; — read the full passage →

I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, — read the full passage →

Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. — read the full passage →

Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.

And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.

If ye love me, keep my commandments.

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand.

But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.

The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. — read the full passage →

Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;