Luke was baptized at First Pres on Sunday. He didn't make a peep during the entire ceremony; he didn't mind the water on his head; and he didn't mind having a stranger hold him.
He wore his little white romper that Gram made for him.
When the pastor asked us to sing "Jesus Loves Me", Luke looked the congregation over very carefully, and then joined in by "singing" along.
What does his being baptized mean? That he will be saved, might be saved or we have no idea?I know that different presbyterians give various meanings to sprinkling water on an infant.
Luke is a covenant child-born of believing parents (and Grandchild, I might add!!). His baptism is a public declaration of this. It does not save him...only Christ can do that. So, we look to the Lord to bring Luke to a saving knowledge (the understanding that Luke is a sinner in need of a Savior) of Himself in due time.
This is the story of our family. We write mainly to keep distant family and friends informed of our daily doings, but others are welcome to read too. Because it may be quite boring to read about ordinary people doing ordinary activities, we titled it "The Snooze".
We are a family made up of a dad and mom, with three kids who are all grown and living on their own. Our two oldest are married and we have two grandchildren. They all keep Dad and Mom busy and entertained. We live in suburbia in a little white house, go to work and school, church and shopping, and celebrate family holidays every so often. Welcome to our blog.
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Yay Luke!!
What does his being baptized mean? That he will be saved, might be saved or we have no idea?I know that different presbyterians give various meanings to sprinkling water on an infant.
Luke is a covenant child-born of believing parents (and Grandchild, I might add!!). His baptism is a public declaration of this. It does not save him...only Christ can do that. So, we look to the Lord to bring Luke to a saving knowledge (the understanding that Luke is a sinner in need of a Savior) of Himself in due time.
Oh yeah!!! Luke's GREAT Grandparents are believers, too!! What a heritage God has given that lil fellow!!
Is he a covenant grandchild? Could he have been baptized since he has covenant parents?What if they were not believers?
Well, his parents are believers, so it's a moot point. Further discussion can be continued elsewhere. :D
...I am going to start a baptism discussion on my blog, Metaschema.
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