Is Infant Baptism Biblical? Here’s the Clear Answer
Yes, infant baptism is fully biblical. Before addressing objections, ask yourself this: Would God reject or punish a baby—or the parents—for baptizing the child in good faith? If your answer is no, then you have already removed the first major barrier. The problem is not with the Bible, but with how some interpret it. So let us clear up a few common misconceptions. Let me be clear before we go any further: baptism is not a custom invented by your church or denomination—it is a sacrament instituted by Jesus Christ Himself (Matthew 28:19). It is a divine gift, not a human tradition. That gift was never limited to adults, nor does Scripture impose an age restriction. The idea that baptism must wait until a child reaches a so-called “age of understanding” is not biblical—it is denominational opinion, and a selective misreading of Scripture. The sacrament of baptism is for all, including infants and children. If your denomination teaches otherwise, then I invite you—humbly and urgently—to r...