It is exactly what the Bible teaches. Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord. This is exactly why I believe that we must be baptized like He said. This is not a mere little doctrinal difference.
Baptism is for forgiveness of sins.
No one can be saved if unforgiven. I want my Woodburn friends to do what Jesus said, so they will have the promise of the forgiveness of their sins. Elsewhere in this paper we show the history of this practice. I deny that babies can believe, or repent, both of which are to precede baptism. The great commission is recorded two places.