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What does the Bible say about infant baptism and God's grace?

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The Bible suggests that even infants can be filled with the Holy Spirit, indicating their worthiness for baptism.

Ryle discusses the crucial role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers—even infants—as seen in the case of John's filling from the womb. This perspective challenges the notion that infants cannot have a place in God's covenant community. If the Holy Spirit can work in the heart of a child, it follows that they should not be excluded from the visible Church. Infant baptism serves as a means of grace and signifies inclusion in the covenant promises of God, which reinforces the belief that all individuals, regardless of age, are reachable by God's mercy and must not be seen as incapable of responding to His grace.
Scripture References: Luke 1:15

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Expository Thoughts on Luke 1:13-17
J.C. Ryle · May 22, 2013
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