by Fr. John HainsworthChildren don't understand the faith - does that make them 'second class citizens' of the Body of Christ - is that a reason not to baptism them into the Church?The assumption behind this objection to infant baptism, one which did not exist in the early Church or in the centuries … [Read more...]
Is Infant Baptism Biblical?
by Fr. John HainsworthIn this installment, Fr. John shows clearly answers the question: Is infant baptism Biblical?Yes, infant baptism is Biblical. While there is no description of an individual infant being baptized, the Bible describes five separate household baptisms:The Household of Cornelius, … [Read more...]
Infant Baptism in the Orthodox Church
by Fr. John HainsworthOn Infant Baptism in the Orthodox Church. This excellent extended article will be presented in six installments. Every night my family gathers around the dinner table. We pray, dish out the food, laugh, argue, and ask and answer questions. The scene is sometimes chaotic, … [Read more...]
