Four thoughts on baptism

One. Joining baptized humanity is important. Baptism is a universally recognized act of confession of faith in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Two. Biblical commandments to be baptized are best understood as those of prophets under the law of Moses to those under that law. Baptism of gentiles seems to be instructed rather than commanded and to be part of the unity of the Body of Christ.
Three. Biblical examples seem to include only baptism of consenting adults through immersion.
Four. Children of Christian believers become holy or set apart in a limited sense through the faith of their parents.
Originally a comment on blog post at: http://bit.ly/f9X3QN