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What We Believe about Baptism

Baptism is one of two sacraments accepted by the Christian Reformed Church because it was commanded and instituted by Christ himself (Matt. 28:18-20). In the Reformed confessions and theological writings about baptism, as well as in contemporary ecumenical documents, the following themes are prominent:

a. Baptism means participation in Christ's death and resurrection.
b. Baptism involves conversion, pardoning, & cleansing from sin.
c. Baptism signifies anointing by and life with the Spirit.
d. Baptism is a symbol of incorporation into the body of Christ.
e. Baptism is a sign of the covenant and kingdom of God.

We believe that children of Christian parents are included in God's plan (covenant) of salvation. Therefore, infant baptism could more accurately be called the baptism of children of Christian parents.  Baptism is a sign of God's promise and a child baptized as an infant still needs to make a commitment at the point of belief.  We also baptize believing adults who were not baptized as children.

To more fully understand the biblical position taken on this doctrinal issue, read the two sermons linked below from Rev. David Feddes, English radio minister with The Back To God Hour:

• Baptism and New Life
• Should Babies Be Baptized?