We've a story about a blind guy who's eyes are opened by Christ. Unfortunately they are opened on the Sabbath, which continues to upset the Pharisees.
I like how it is said that "his eyes were opened" by Jesus.
I think vs 21 is also important in regards to baptism. The parents are being asked to explain how he can now see... They say "he is of age, ask him; let him speak for himself and give his own account of it."
I can understand both sides of this coin. People who believe as such want to be sure if anything happens to their baby, they will be safe to go to heaven. But I think it also important that a person understands what they are agreeing to, when making this promise.
I'm sure Jamie will have much to add to this discussion.
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Baptism doesn't ensure or is not required that for you to go to Heaven. Again, people who claim this are taking one verse out of context and disregarding the rest of the text(s). Baptism is an acknowledgment or public testimony that you've become a Christian. And is actually a tradition. So, a baby cannot acknowledge such actions as they've not even reached the age of accountability (point where they know the diff. between right and wrong, and the consequences of it). Water baptism became a tradition once the Holy Spirit came on the scene in the day of Pentecost, and we are all now capable of being baptised in the Spirit....which is what Jesus and John the Baptist said. So, scripturally and spiritually, water baptism of babies does nothing, but make the parents feel good (in ignorance).
John 9:31 of course does not apply to the prayer of forgiveness.
John 10:16 is referring to non-Jews...Jesus' other flock. That's why we all now have all of the promises in the Bible, and are all His chosen people.
Tomorrow is Luke 10-11 and John 10:22-42
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