Faith & Reason Nexus

Denominational Baptism is Wrong Because…

• It Has the Wrong Authority:
• Denominational baptism is based on the authority of a specific denomination rather than the authority of the Bible.
• Jesus never authorized denominational baptism because He never sanctioned denominations.
• The Bible Teaches:
  • Jesus authorized the type of baptism He desired through His divine authority:
  • Matthew 28:19-20
  • Mark 16:15-16
  • Matthew 21:25
  • Always determine in religious matters whether it is “from heaven or from men” (Matthew 21:25).
• It Has the Wrong Subjects:
• Infants are not scriptural candidates for baptism.
• Individuals who believe they are already saved and consider themselves Christians are not scriptural candidates for baptism.
• The Bible Teaches:
  • Scriptural candidates for baptism must be able to repent of their sins and confess Christ before baptism:
  • Acts 2:38
  • Acts 8:36-37
  • There are no examples in the Bible of infants or very young children being baptized.
  • There are also no examples of individuals who are already Christians being baptized.
  • “But He answered and said, ‘Every plant which My heavenly Father has not planted will be uprooted.’” (Matthew 15:13).

Do You Have New Testament Baptism or Denominational Baptism?