No need for it stay only in a personal folder. Here is my compilation. Please share what you find helpful. I am always open to feedback if you see anything that needs clarity or correcting. In A Catechism of Christian Faith and Doctrine for the Global Methodist Church we have information about baptism found in in questions 33, 34, 40, 41, and Here they are:. Baptism signifies entrance into the household of faith and is a symbol of repentance and inner cleansing from sin, a representation of the new birth in Christ Jesus, and a mark of Christian discipleship.
Acts ; Rom. We believe children are under the atonement of Christ and as heirs of the Kingdom of God are acceptable subjects for Christian Baptism. Luke ; Acts ; , ; ; 1 Cor. Baptized children should be nurtured and led to personal acceptance of Christ, and by profession of faith confirm their Baptism. From the Transitional Book of Doctrines and Disciplines there is information of baptism found in. The Sacraments were not ordained of Christ to be gazed upon, or to be carried about; but that we should duly use them.
And in such only as worthily receive the same, they have a wholesome effect or operation; but they that receive them unworthily, purchase to themselves condemnation, as St.
Paul saith. The Baptism of young children is to be retained in the Church. They are means of grace by which God works invisibly in us, quickening, strengthening and confirming our faith in him.
We believe Baptism signifies entrance into the household of faith, and is a symbol of repentance and inner cleansing from sin, a representation of the new birth in Christ Jesus and a mark of Christian discipleship. Children of believing parents through Baptism become the special responsibility of the Church. Transitional Book of Doctrines and Discipline Paragraph The outward and visible sign of Holy Baptism is water.
