Antipaedobaptism, or Infant-Baptism An Innovation

Summary

The sermon transcript critically examines the historical and theological arguments surrounding infant baptism, particularly its antiquity and scriptural basis. It challenges the claim that infant baptism was practiced in the apostolic era, arguing that early Christian writers do not explicitly mention or support it. The speaker emphasizes that baptism is linked to personal faith and regeneration, not merely to original sin or infancy. The discussion includes detailed analysis of writings from early church fathers such as Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, and Clement of Alexandria, concluding that infant baptism is a later innovation rather than an apostolic tradition.