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I don't think "modernize" would be the most appropriate word because it implies that it is outdated. "Contextualized" would be more appropriate. If the intent is to simply share the narrative of the Gospel, it is perfectly acceptable in my opinion to tell the story in a way that the audience can...

For some, it is believed that the age of accountability is the moment a child willfully and deliberately sins knowing the consequences. That age is subjective to the individual. Saying that the age of accountability is X is no different that saying that (pardon my gross example) all girls will...

Unless you get machines that fix the machines. It could be like WALL.E

The infant doesn't make a confession of faith, the parents make a confession of faith and vow to bring the child up in a Christian home and teach the child to be a Christian. Later, the child's faith is confirmed at confirmation. So there you go, whether as an infant by the parents, or when the...

Agreed. The same statement would apply to Methodists too. Statement of faith is required by the parents on behalf of the child for the very same reasons.

I cannot speak for all paedobaptists. However, as a former Catholic, a confession of faith is still required. In this case, from the parents. Parents must confess their "Catholic" faith to the priest and the church and make a vow that they will raise the child in a "Catholic" home and teach the...

Did we ever figure out if people with disabilities and cannot be baptized fo to heaven?

From the Catechism of the Catholic Church. 259. What is required of one who is to be baptised? Everyone who is to be baptised is required to make a profession of faith. This is done personally in the case of an adult or by the parents and by the Church in the case of infants. Also the...

It's always important to preserve original meaning. Another one of my pet peeves is going to a bible study where a scripture passage is read and people are asked "what does this scripture mean to you?" I always answer "It means exactly what the author intended it to mean to whom he was writing...

I think we can find many different examples of baptism in scripture. However, I don't think any are necessarily "The Way" but rather "A Way". Just like polity. There are many different examples for church government. However, just because we find one example, it doesnt necessarily mean that that...

So it is not necessarily the practice of infant baptism that troubles you. It's when people tell you your wrong for not practicing it?

Here is a question for the Baptist. If baptism is not a sacrament and has nothing to do with salvation (meaning no baptismal regeneration) does it really matter if a denomination practices infant baptism? Why should we be concerned about it?

Correct. No requirement to receive water baptism. Confirmation is separate from baptism. In most cases, every denomination has some event that happens for the infant and another when the infant matures. Either it is: 1. Infant baptism then confirmation. 2. Infant dedication/christening then...

You are correct. For those who practice infant baptism, there cannot be an age of accountability for baptism. However, the requirement to confess your faith and repent is still scripturally there. This is where confirmation comes in.

Now I don't agree with this statement. Meaning, I agree with you, I don't agree that water baptism is worthless.

Oh..gotcha.

Are you saying that baptism doesn't involve water or the Holy spirit?

In that case, option two is what I go with. Because water baptism something we do because we are commanded to. It's is a sign of obedience, not salvation.

I don't think there is any biblical criteria for baptism. Then again, a believe the Pentocostal view on baptism. Baptism by fire of the Spirit is separate and distinct from water baptism. The baptism by fire is performed at the moment you are saved and you are filled with the spirit. Baptism of...

Is water baptism truly required for salvation? The thief on the cross wasn't water baptized. Also: And this was his message: “After me comes the one more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with...