1 Corinthians 7:14 - Homilies By R. Tuck

Christian baptism.

"But now are they holy."

I. WHAT IS IMPLIED IN THIS STATEMENT . It is an acknowledgment of their virtual Church membership.

II. THE BEARING OF THIS DOCTRINE ON THE BAPTISM OF INFANTS . By this act of baptism the Church

III. GENERAL INFERENCES CONCERNING CHRISTIAN BAPTISM .

1. It is only an external sign.

2. Where persons are not baptized as infants, they should not afterwards be submitted to the rite except as intelligent believers in Christ.

3. As to the mode of baptism, it may be performed in any decent, possible way.

4. It may be administered by any one qualified or appointed to represent the Christian Church.

5. It should be consummated by an early admission to the Lord's table.

6. The duty of those who were never baptized in infancy.—R.T.