BIBLE TEACHING: BAPTISM & HOLY COMMUNION - WHAT DOES SCRIPTURE SAY ABOUT BABIES AND CHILDREN?
There are two important practices in the Christian faith that many believers ask about: baptism and Holy Communion. The goal is not to create arguments, but to let the Word of God guide us in truth and love.
WHAT IS BAPTISM?
Baptism is an outward act that points to an inward reality. It shows that a person has believed in Jesus Christ, repented of sin, and identified with His death, burial, and resurrection.
Romans 6:3–4
“We were buried with Him through baptism into death… that we also should walk in newness of life.”
Baptism is connected to:
- faith
- repentance
- obedience
- new life in Christ
In the New Testament, the consistent pattern is:
hearing the gospel → believing → baptism
Acts 2:38
“Repent and be baptized…”
Acts 8:12
“When they believed… they were baptized…”
Acts 8:36–37
“If you believe with all your heart, you may.”
JESUS HIMSELF AS THE PERFECT EXAMPLE
Jesus is our ultimate model in everything.
Before beginning His public ministry, Jesus was baptized:
Matthew 3:13–16
“Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him…”
Jesus was not baptized as a baby, but as an adult at the beginning of His ministry—showing identification, obedience, and public alignment with the will of the Father.
If Jesus, who is sinless, chose baptism as an adult act of obedience, it shows us the pattern of intentional faith and public declaration.
WHAT ABOUT BABIES AND BAPTISM?
The Bible does not give a clear example of a baby being baptized.
Babies cannot:
- understand the gospel
- repent
- believe personally
- confess faith in Christ
So from the New Testament pattern, baptism follows personal faith and repentance.
This is why many believers understand baptism as something that happens when a person is old enough to make their own decision for Christ.
WHAT DID JESUS SAY ABOUT CHILDREN?
Jesus loves children and welcomes them:
Matthew 19:14
“Let the little children come to Me…”
This shows children are precious to God.
But blessing children is not the same as baptizing them.
Children should be:
- loved
- prayed for
- taught the Word
- brought up in Christ
Deuteronomy 6:6–7
“Teach them diligently to your children…”
WHAT IS HOLY COMMUNION?
Holy Communion, or the Lord’s Supper, was given by Jesus as a remembrance of His sacrifice.
Luke 22:19–20
“Do this in remembrance of Me.”
Communion is about:
- remembering Jesus
- proclaiming His death
- honoring His body and blood
1 Corinthians 11:26
“As often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes.”
WHO SHOULD TAKE COMMUNION?
The Bible teaches self-examination:
1 Corinthians 11:28–29
“Let a man examine himself…”
This means Communion is for those who can:
- understand what it represents
- discern the Lord’s body
- examine their heart
- participate in faith and reverence
WHAT ABOUT CHILDREN AND COMMUNION?
Children can be taught about Jesus from a young age, but Communion requires understanding and discernment.
Babies cannot:
- examine themselves
- understand the cross
- discern the meaning of the bread and cup
So Communion is not an infant ritual it is a faith-based remembrance.
SIMPLE SUMMARY
Baptism
- follows repentance and faith
- is a public declaration of belief
- is shown in Scripture after personal decision
- Jesus Himself was baptized as an adult, setting the example
Holy Communion
- is remembrance and proclamation
- requires self-examination
- requires understanding and discernment
Children
- should be taught the Word
- should be brought to Jesus
- should be discipled early
- can choose baptism and Communion later when they understand and believe
FINAL WORD
Let us not fight over tradition. Let us stay grounded in Scripture, led by the Holy Spirit, and focused on raising our children to truly know Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 4:2–3
“Be completely humble and gentle… eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
Romans 14:19
“Let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.”
May our homes be built on truth, love, and the Word of God.
Jesus Christ remains our perfect example and our foundation.
#BibleStudy #VerseByVerse #Gospel #dagoodnews #follow #share #LikeFollowShare #JesusCentered #GodFirst #WordOfGod #PreachTheWord #ChristianLiving #Scripture #Faith #JesusIsLord #DaGoodNews #YouTube #Grow #LordsBook #ChristianLordsbook #ChristianFacebook #DailyDevotional #Jesus #God
There are two important practices in the Christian faith that many believers ask about: baptism and Holy Communion. The goal is not to create arguments, but to let the Word of God guide us in truth and love.
WHAT IS BAPTISM?
Baptism is an outward act that points to an inward reality. It shows that a person has believed in Jesus Christ, repented of sin, and identified with His death, burial, and resurrection.
Romans 6:3–4
“We were buried with Him through baptism into death… that we also should walk in newness of life.”
Baptism is connected to:
- faith
- repentance
- obedience
- new life in Christ
In the New Testament, the consistent pattern is:
hearing the gospel → believing → baptism
Acts 2:38
“Repent and be baptized…”
Acts 8:12
“When they believed… they were baptized…”
Acts 8:36–37
“If you believe with all your heart, you may.”
JESUS HIMSELF AS THE PERFECT EXAMPLE
Jesus is our ultimate model in everything.
Before beginning His public ministry, Jesus was baptized:
Matthew 3:13–16
“Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him…”
Jesus was not baptized as a baby, but as an adult at the beginning of His ministry—showing identification, obedience, and public alignment with the will of the Father.
If Jesus, who is sinless, chose baptism as an adult act of obedience, it shows us the pattern of intentional faith and public declaration.
WHAT ABOUT BABIES AND BAPTISM?
The Bible does not give a clear example of a baby being baptized.
Babies cannot:
- understand the gospel
- repent
- believe personally
- confess faith in Christ
So from the New Testament pattern, baptism follows personal faith and repentance.
This is why many believers understand baptism as something that happens when a person is old enough to make their own decision for Christ.
WHAT DID JESUS SAY ABOUT CHILDREN?
Jesus loves children and welcomes them:
Matthew 19:14
“Let the little children come to Me…”
This shows children are precious to God.
But blessing children is not the same as baptizing them.
Children should be:
- loved
- prayed for
- taught the Word
- brought up in Christ
Deuteronomy 6:6–7
“Teach them diligently to your children…”
WHAT IS HOLY COMMUNION?
Holy Communion, or the Lord’s Supper, was given by Jesus as a remembrance of His sacrifice.
Luke 22:19–20
“Do this in remembrance of Me.”
Communion is about:
- remembering Jesus
- proclaiming His death
- honoring His body and blood
1 Corinthians 11:26
“As often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes.”
WHO SHOULD TAKE COMMUNION?
The Bible teaches self-examination:
1 Corinthians 11:28–29
“Let a man examine himself…”
This means Communion is for those who can:
- understand what it represents
- discern the Lord’s body
- examine their heart
- participate in faith and reverence
WHAT ABOUT CHILDREN AND COMMUNION?
Children can be taught about Jesus from a young age, but Communion requires understanding and discernment.
Babies cannot:
- examine themselves
- understand the cross
- discern the meaning of the bread and cup
So Communion is not an infant ritual it is a faith-based remembrance.
SIMPLE SUMMARY
Baptism
- follows repentance and faith
- is a public declaration of belief
- is shown in Scripture after personal decision
- Jesus Himself was baptized as an adult, setting the example
Holy Communion
- is remembrance and proclamation
- requires self-examination
- requires understanding and discernment
Children
- should be taught the Word
- should be brought to Jesus
- should be discipled early
- can choose baptism and Communion later when they understand and believe
FINAL WORD
Let us not fight over tradition. Let us stay grounded in Scripture, led by the Holy Spirit, and focused on raising our children to truly know Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 4:2–3
“Be completely humble and gentle… eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
Romans 14:19
“Let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.”
May our homes be built on truth, love, and the Word of God.
Jesus Christ remains our perfect example and our foundation.
#BibleStudy #VerseByVerse #Gospel #dagoodnews #follow #share #LikeFollowShare #JesusCentered #GodFirst #WordOfGod #PreachTheWord #ChristianLiving #Scripture #Faith #JesusIsLord #DaGoodNews #YouTube #Grow #LordsBook #ChristianLordsbook #ChristianFacebook #DailyDevotional #Jesus #God
BIBLE TEACHING: BAPTISM & HOLY COMMUNION - WHAT DOES SCRIPTURE SAY ABOUT BABIES AND CHILDREN?
There are two important practices in the Christian faith that many believers ask about: baptism and Holy Communion. The goal is not to create arguments, but to let the Word of God guide us in truth and love.
WHAT IS BAPTISM?
Baptism is an outward act that points to an inward reality. It shows that a person has believed in Jesus Christ, repented of sin, and identified with His death, burial, and resurrection.
Romans 6:3–4
“We were buried with Him through baptism into death… that we also should walk in newness of life.”
Baptism is connected to:
- faith
- repentance
- obedience
- new life in Christ
In the New Testament, the consistent pattern is:
hearing the gospel → believing → baptism
Acts 2:38
“Repent and be baptized…”
Acts 8:12
“When they believed… they were baptized…”
Acts 8:36–37
“If you believe with all your heart, you may.”
JESUS HIMSELF AS THE PERFECT EXAMPLE
Jesus is our ultimate model in everything.
Before beginning His public ministry, Jesus was baptized:
Matthew 3:13–16
“Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him…”
Jesus was not baptized as a baby, but as an adult at the beginning of His ministry—showing identification, obedience, and public alignment with the will of the Father.
If Jesus, who is sinless, chose baptism as an adult act of obedience, it shows us the pattern of intentional faith and public declaration.
WHAT ABOUT BABIES AND BAPTISM?
The Bible does not give a clear example of a baby being baptized.
Babies cannot:
- understand the gospel
- repent
- believe personally
- confess faith in Christ
So from the New Testament pattern, baptism follows personal faith and repentance.
This is why many believers understand baptism as something that happens when a person is old enough to make their own decision for Christ.
WHAT DID JESUS SAY ABOUT CHILDREN?
Jesus loves children and welcomes them:
Matthew 19:14
“Let the little children come to Me…”
This shows children are precious to God.
But blessing children is not the same as baptizing them.
Children should be:
- loved
- prayed for
- taught the Word
- brought up in Christ
Deuteronomy 6:6–7
“Teach them diligently to your children…”
WHAT IS HOLY COMMUNION?
Holy Communion, or the Lord’s Supper, was given by Jesus as a remembrance of His sacrifice.
Luke 22:19–20
“Do this in remembrance of Me.”
Communion is about:
- remembering Jesus
- proclaiming His death
- honoring His body and blood
1 Corinthians 11:26
“As often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes.”
WHO SHOULD TAKE COMMUNION?
The Bible teaches self-examination:
1 Corinthians 11:28–29
“Let a man examine himself…”
This means Communion is for those who can:
- understand what it represents
- discern the Lord’s body
- examine their heart
- participate in faith and reverence
WHAT ABOUT CHILDREN AND COMMUNION?
Children can be taught about Jesus from a young age, but Communion requires understanding and discernment.
Babies cannot:
- examine themselves
- understand the cross
- discern the meaning of the bread and cup
So Communion is not an infant ritual it is a faith-based remembrance.
SIMPLE SUMMARY
Baptism
- follows repentance and faith
- is a public declaration of belief
- is shown in Scripture after personal decision
- Jesus Himself was baptized as an adult, setting the example
Holy Communion
- is remembrance and proclamation
- requires self-examination
- requires understanding and discernment
Children
- should be taught the Word
- should be brought to Jesus
- should be discipled early
- can choose baptism and Communion later when they understand and believe
FINAL WORD
Let us not fight over tradition. Let us stay grounded in Scripture, led by the Holy Spirit, and focused on raising our children to truly know Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 4:2–3
“Be completely humble and gentle… eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
Romans 14:19
“Let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.”
May our homes be built on truth, love, and the Word of God.
Jesus Christ remains our perfect example and our foundation.
#BibleStudy #VerseByVerse #Gospel #dagoodnews #follow #share #LikeFollowShare #JesusCentered #GodFirst #WordOfGod #PreachTheWord #ChristianLiving #Scripture #Faith #JesusIsLord #DaGoodNews #YouTube #Grow #LordsBook #ChristianLordsbook #ChristianFacebook #DailyDevotional #Jesus #God
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