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How do we know infant baptism is the right practice?

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Infant baptism is supported by the understanding that children are part of the visible church and can receive God's grace.

The argument for infant baptism is grounded in the belief that infants can indeed be elect and chosen by God for salvation. Infants, by virtue of their parents' faith, are members of Christ's visible church, as articulated in 1 Corinthians 7:14. Historical practices from Scripture, such as the baptism of entire households (Acts 16), suggest that children were included. Although not explicitly commanded by Christ, His silence regarding infants' baptism may imply continuity of the practices observed in the Jewish culture, where children were circumcised. Thus, the practice of infant baptism aligns with the institution of Christ and should be embraced as compatible with Christian belief.
Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 7:14, Acts 16:15, 33

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