Question: In your own opinion please explain the difference between infant and adult baptism which should be the most relevant and why.

Answer: First of all, our opinion means nothing. It is what God has spoken through His word that is important.

The Bible does not teach infant baptism. That is the result of a false doctrine concerning original sin (also not a Biblical doctrine).

The Bible teaches that believers and the repentant, and those who have confessed His name are to be baptized.

Some results of baptism are:

• Sins washed away Acts 22:16.
• Added to the church Acts 2:47
• Raised to walk in newness of life Rom 6:6
• Placed in the body 1 Cor 12:13.
• Cleansing our conscience Heb 10:22
• Many other benefits result and come through baptism for the believers.

Those who have not the ability or cognisance to understand and believe are just wasting peoples time. Read the New Testament and study it (2 Tim 2:15). You will find at least 15 things that are accomplished through the act of baptism (including salvation).

Study God's word. (Carey Scott, 6-21-2000 askme.com)

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