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Household baptisms do not teach that infant baptism is authorized or necessary. The truth is, they do not support this idea. If you look at the subjects of household baptisms recorded in the Bible, you will find that each account includes something that excludes the idea of infants being baptized. For example, in Acts 10:2, Cornelius's household is described as fearing God. In Acts 16:14-15 and verse 40, Lydia's household is referred to as brethren who were comforted by the apostles. In Acts 16:33-34, the jailer's household rejoiced, believing in God after having the word of God spoken to them. In Acts 18:8, Crispus's household is noted for their belief, which is echoed in 1 Corinthians 1:14. Similarly, Stephanas's household devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints (1 Corinthians 1:16, 16:15). Each of these accounts demonstrates that the individuals in these households were not infants, as they were capable of believing and understanding the word of God. The concept of infant baptism was not conceived until over 200 years after Jesus's death. According to Matthew 18:1-3, infants do not need to be baptized because they are pure and free from sin. The promotion of infant baptism is simply an attempt by certain denominations to advance a doctrine not originally part of early Christian teachings.

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