The children of Christian parents grow within the fellowship of the household of faith and thus live within an effective field of grace. However, we agree with the late Emil Brunner's observation that there is a difference between being under the covenant of grace and being a member of the Church. It is by a response of faith that we put on Christ and that response in baptism incorporates us into Him and His body. Agreements and Problems. It is obvious that there is a depth of agreement between us as Christians irrespective of our different church affiliations.
Baptism is a symbolic ritual act.
As a witness, to God's grace baptism is an ordinance in which God acts. His grace and His gracious activity are primary. It is not a private rite, it is an act of the Church. In the case of infant baptism affirmation of the baptismal act either in confirmation or by personal committal is necessary. All agree that baptism is incorporation into Christ and His body.