The covenant God and infant baptism.

I am a Christian of the "Reformed" tradition but in a more specific sense than most people might consider. Scriptures concerning those who are saved are unified through the will of a covenant God. He has especially extended his grace and mercy to and through families. Peter even says, "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. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off--for all whom the Lord our God will call." We are also told to raise up our children in the "fear and admonition of the Lord." In talking about God's commands in Deuteronomy, Moses commands families to, "Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up."

Thus, all things considered, I specifically believe in infant baptism as a visible sign that our children are being brought into the covenant (though not necessarily saved) because of God's covenant to us. Paul writes to the Corinthians, "For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified through his wife, and the unbelieving wife has been sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but as it is, they are holy." Pretty awesome!