CreepyCrawler Posted April 16, 2004 Posted April 16, 2004 I'm just curious what the Reformers thought Baptism did? Do they believe it washes away original sin or just that it is symbolic? I don't really want to debate, I just want to know. Thanks.
NewReformation Posted April 16, 2004 Posted April 16, 2004 Depends on what Calvinists you are referring to. Presbyterians baptize infants as well as adults. They believe that the baptism of infants signifies God's covenant with His people. I'm not sure if they think it removes original sin or not, but I don't think so. Baptists believe it to be symbolic. Not sure about Lutherans.
Dave Posted April 19, 2004 Posted April 19, 2004 [quote name='NewReformation' date='Apr 16 2004, 02:39 PM'] Not sure about Lutherans. [/quote] I'm almost positive Lutherans believe the same thing as Catholics do about baptism.
God Conquers Posted April 19, 2004 Posted April 19, 2004 Calvinists baptize infants as a symbol of the covenant, but no original sin is removed and grace is not bestowed.
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