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Searching the Scriptures, Weighing the Cost

Though four of our 6 children have made a profession of faith, we have not "made" them get baptized. We have spoken of the importance of baptism, what it is, why "they", and not us, need to make the decision to get baptized with the request that they not take communion until they know that they are ready to be baptized.

Our oldest son took communion for the first time recently. Afterwards, I said "I assume this means you are ready to be baptized."

"Yes. I am."

We did not present an easy-believism gospel that is so prevalent today. Along with the Gospel of Truth, we have taught the significance of both the Lord's Supper and Communion. Josh has weighed the cost and we have witnessed the fruit of genuine saving faith in his life, time and time again. I have been praying for this day. Honestly, it took longer than I thought for him to make this decision, but I can see that he was making sure that he was not just holding on to the coattails of his dad and I, but earnestly searching the Scriptures and weighing the cost. Do I believe all this just because dad and mom and my grandparents do? Or is all of this really true?

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Posted by Lisa on June 14, 2008

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How wonderful! We do the same with our children. Welcome to the body of Christ Josh! :)

Posted by: Chelsey | June 14, 2008 10:41 PM

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