Matthew 28:19
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the
name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” Matthew
28:19 ESV http://bible.com/59/mat.28.19.esv
The Biblical Basis For Infant Baptism
I have spoke to an Abouna from the St Paul American Coptic Orthodox Church on this, (I go to a Modern Baptist Church, my wife is Coptic); and the Abouna’s contention was that the Copts Baptize babies because you as the parent are taking responsibility for their salvation. You are saying that you will bring them up in the church. They are ultra-concerned with the possibility that a baby might die, and not get the blessings which come from Baptism & the sacraments which come along with it.
Acts 2:37-38
“Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to
Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" 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.” Acts 2:37-38 ESV
[http://bible.com/59/act.2.37-38.esv][4]
Acts 8:12
Acts 18:8
