Im a strong believer in baptism as an adult of even as a teen, but being born and then being baptized as we who were of catholic faith did, there was no reason for that, just a traditional ceremony, explanation; Catholics claim infants need to be baptized because they are guilty of adams sin. The Bible truth is that Baptism is always a response of faith and accompanied by repentance (Acts 2:38; Colossians 2:12). Babies do not need to be baptized to be saved, because they already safe (Matthew 18:1-4,10; Romans 7:9). Also, Psalm 51:5 is a hyperbole (over-statement for emphasis), as are Psalm 22:9;58:3. The indwelling of the Spirit comes when a disciple is baptized (Acts 2:38; Galatians 4:6). Laying on of apostle's hands imparted the miraculous gifts of the Spirit (Acts 8:14-19).
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