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5 Questions to Ask if Your Child Wants to be Baptiized

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Author/Source: Brian Jennings

Topic: Baptism

This article gives practical advice to parents wondering if their child is ready to be baptized.

 

It is not unusual for a parent to ask me for advice about their child's desire to commit to Christ. But when my son began asking me about baptism a few years ago, I had a chance to walk in the shoes of those parents, instead of just the minister. Spiritually leading our children is the greatest of all priveleges, but that doesn't make it easy. If you embrace the Biblical concept that we all must choose Christ for ourselves, then you recognize that there are times when a child is not ready to be baptized.

On the other hand, we do not want to squelch the genuine desire of a mature child longing for Christ. None of us will ever have complete understanding of salvation (at least in this life), but how can we figure out if a child at least has enough understanding to make this commitment?

Questions to ask before your child is baptized:


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