For all you Calvin/Tulip believers... or if you are unsure but into predestination as Calvin/Tulip teaches....

[Rella ~ I am a woman]

Knowing that 99 and 44/100% readers do not believe in infant baptisms.

John Calvin on “Infant Baptism”​

Here is a short summary statement of John Calvin’s argument for applying the sign of baptism to the children of Believers:

John Calvin (1509-1564)

“Reason would tell us that baptism is rightly administered to babies. The Lord did not give circumcision long ago without making them (infants) partakers of everything represented by circumcision. He would have been deceiving his people with a sham, if he had reassured them with false signs. The idea is very shocking. He distinctly states that the circumcision of the infant is the seal of covenant promise. If the covenant remains firm and unmoved, this is just as relevant to the children of Christians today as it was to the children of the Jews under the Old Testament…The truth of baptism applies to infants, so why do we deny them the sign? The Lord himself formally admitted infants to his covenant, so what more do we need?”
JOHN CALVIN, INSTITUTES OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION, 4:16:5 (BEVERIDGE EDITION)

Most Reformed and Presbyterian families embrace Calvin’s way of thinking when it comes to our “Covenant Children.” We understand that God has given each child to the Christian family as a “heritage,” a “reward,” and a “blessing” (Ps. 127:3-5). And, that the sign and seal of the Old Testament–which was circumcision (Gen. 17:7-9; Rom. 4:11)–has now been replaced by baptism in the New Testament (Col. 2:11-12). Standing on the promises of the Covenant of Grace, Christian parents are solemnly tasked by Jesus Christ “to make disciples” of their children. (removed) Lastly, they are instructed by the Apostle Paul to “bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord” (Eph. 6:4; Matt. 28:20). This is serious business!

An Infant Baptism at Covenant Family Church in Troy, MO
Therefore, it is imperative that Christian fathers and mothers embrace the promises of God for each one of their children (Ps. 78:1-8). Consider the Apostle Peter’s striking admonition to his fellow Jews on the day of Pentecost, “For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself” (Acts 2:39). In other words, those who follow Jesus Christ as His disciples are responsible by faith to entrust the spiritual awakening of their own children to God’s gracious work (John 3:3-5; Titus 3:5-7). We do this by presenting our “Covenant Children” for baptism and by instructing them in the truths of the Gospel as they mature.

 

[BlessedPeace]

Given what Baptism entails, I can't imagine baptizing a newborn.

 

[Bruce-Leiter]

Knowing that 99 and 44/100% readers do not believe in infant baptisms.

John Calvin on “Infant Baptism”​

Here is a short summary statement of John Calvin’s argument for applying the sign of baptism to the children of Believers:

John Calvin (1509-1564)

Most Reformed and Presbyterian families embrace Calvin’s way of thinking when it comes to our “Covenant Children.” We understand that God has given each child to the Christian family as a “heritage,” a “reward,” and a “blessing” (Ps. 127:3-5). And, that the sign and seal of the Old Testament–which was circumcision (Gen. 17:7-9; Rom. 4:11)–has now been replaced by baptism in the New Testament (Col. 2:11-12). Standing on the promises of the Covenant of Grace, Christian parents are solemnly tasked by Jesus Christ “to make disciples” of their children. (removed) Lastly, they are instructed by the Apostle Paul to “bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord” (Eph. 6:4; Matt. 28:20). This is serious business!

An Infant Baptism at Covenant Family Church in Troy, MO
Therefore, it is imperative that Christian fathers and mothers embrace the promises of God for each one of their children (Ps. 78:1-8). Consider the Apostle Peter’s striking admonition to his fellow Jews on the day of Pentecost, “For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself” (Acts 2:39). In other words, those who follow Jesus Christ as His disciples are responsible by faith to entrust the spiritual awakening of their own children to God’s gracious work (John 3:3-5; Titus 3:5-7). We do this by presenting our “Covenant Children” for baptism and by instructing them in the truths of the Gospel as they mature.

I never would have joined the Christian Reformed Church if they, like the Catholics, believed that baptism saves a baby. They don't, just as John Calvin didn't. The covenant continues on with Christians, only in a NEW form, the new covenant. Baptism has replaced circumcision (Colossians 2), as Peter says in his Pentecost sermon that the promise of the Holy Spirit is for his listeners and their children (Acts 2):

Act 2:38 And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Act 2:39 For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself.”

 

[Scott Downey]

Calvin considered that infants were members of the church and holy, through their believing parent and deserved all the benefits of church life.

It is interesting scripture says the unbelieving spouse is sanctified by the believing spouse.


13 And a woman who has a husband who does not believe, if he is willing to live with her, let her not divorce him. 14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband; otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy. 15 But if the unbeliever departs, let him depart; a brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases. But God has called us to peace.

 

[Bruce-Leiter]

Calvin considered that infants were members of the church and holy, through their believing parent and deserved all the benefits of church life.

It is interesting scripture says the unbelieving spouse is sanctified by the believing spouse.


13 And a woman who has a husband who does not believe, if he is willing to live with her, let her not divorce him. 14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband; otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy. 15 But if the unbeliever departs, let him depart; a brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases. But God has called us to peace.

"Sanctified" means to be set apart for God's purpose to be done. Here it means less than salvation. Yet, the influence of the believing spouse/parent God often uses, as he did in our family. For years, Mom was the only Christian until through her prayers, God saved me, my two brothers, and finally my dad when he was 77 years old!