Repentance Vs Infant Baptism

Baptism is an important ceremony in Christianity. It represents the forgiveness and remission of sins that believers receive through this covenant of grace with Jesus Christ.
It is an outward demonstration of the transformation of new birth in the Lord Jesus.
It is an act of obedience to the commands of Christ.
It reflects a believer's willingness to follow Christ’s example and teachings, being a servant of God, marking a significant step in Christian life.
In summary, Baptism in Christianity speaks primarily of personal, public identification with Jesus Christ. It shows that a person chooses to belong to Jesus Christ.
Infant baptism
Infant baptism is the practice of baptizing babies or very young children, typically before they are capable of making a personal confession of faith. It is a common practice in several Christian denominations, including Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and some Protestant traditions like Lutheranism and Methodism.
Purpose and Belief:
• Original Sin: Many who practice infant baptism believe that it cleanses the child from original sin. This idea is based on the belief that baptism removes the guilt of sin and initiates the child into the Christian community.
Biblical Argument Against Infant Baptism
1. Lack of Direct Biblical Support: The New Testament does not explicitly mention the baptism of infants. Instead, it emphasizes the necessity of personal faith and repentance as prerequisites for baptism. Key passages like Acts 2:38 and Acts 8:12 show that baptism follows an individual's conscious decision to believe in Jesus Christ.
2. Examples of Baptism in the New Testament: In the New Testament, individuals who are baptized are portrayed as those who have made a personal confession of faith. For instance, the conversion of the Ethiopian eunuch (Acts 8:36-38) and the Philippian jailer (Acts 16:30-33) highlight that baptism occurs after a personal decision and understanding of faith.
3. Theological Implications: The argument against infant baptism often centers on the idea that baptism is closely linked to personal repentance and faith. Since infants are unable to make such decisions or express faith, some argue that their baptism does not align with the New Testament understanding of the sacrament.
4. Covenant Theology and the New Covenant: Some argue that the New Testament replaces the Old Testament practice of circumcision (which was performed on infants) with a new understanding of covenant and faith. In this view, baptism is seen as an act of personal faith rather than a continuation of Old Testament practices.
There is no Biblical evidence for infant baptism and really there is no reasons why infants should be baptized. The argument against infant baptism highlights the lack of explicit biblical endorsement and evidence of the practice. In the New Testament, we see emphasis on personal faith and repentance as reasons why believers chose to be baptized.
Acts 2:38-39 NIV
38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off-for all whom the Lord our God will call.”