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The Assemblies Shorter Catechism Drawn out into Distinct Propositions

Question 95

On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 95

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To whom is Baptism to be administred?

Baptism is not to be administred to any, that are out of the visible Church, till they profess their faith in Christ, and obedience to him; but the Infants of such, as are members of the visible Church, are to be baptized.

1. Baptism is not to be administred to any, that are out of the visible Church, till they profess their faith in Christ, and obedience to him.a*

2. The infants of such as are members of the visible Church, are to be baptized.b†

Notes

  1. *Acts 2.41. Then they, that gladly received his word, were baptized.
  2. †Gen. 17.7. I will establish my Covenant between me, and thee, and thy seed after thee, in their generations, for an Everlasting Covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee. 10. This is my Covenant, which ye shall keep between me, and you, and thy seed after thee, every Man-child among you shall be circumcised. Acts 2.38. Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, for remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 39. For the promise is to you, and and to your Children, and to all that a far off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.

Proofs

Each links to the Scripture index: what else cites the passage.

  1. aActs 2:41
  2. bGenesis 17:7; Acts 2:38

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