Infant Baptism: A Part & Pillar of Popery

Summary

The sermon argues that infant baptism is an unscriptural practice rooted in apostolic tradition rather than Scripture, and it is a fundamental part and pillar of Popery. It critiques the ceremonies and traditions surrounding infant baptism, asserting that they support the authority of the Roman Catholic Church and maintain its influence over nations. The speaker contends that infant baptism serves as the basis for national churches and worldly establishments, uniting church and state and hindering true religious reformation. The sermon calls for a return to apostolic practices and gospel purity, rejecting unwritten traditions and emphasizing baptism by immersion as instituted by Christ and the Apostles.