We are still a free moral agent with responsibility and accountability. Calvinism is a very reactionary and radical doctrine, coming out of the Dark Ages. Let us recognize that there are many folds and facets to God s wisdom, and accept every one of them as we accept all of the Word of God for what it actually says. This little article is not intended to disparage the personal piety of Mr. Wuest, nor to diminish the value of much of his writings when he speaks on practical matters, but we couldn t help but be amazed by the sectarian entrenchment in his thinking and mindset. Consequently, in the light of these considerations, they are eliminated as proper subjects for baptism.
Baptism is for the remission of sins.
There are none to be remitted. They belong to God until they come to that age of accountability. X Infant baptism was introduced in a less enlightened age removed from the days of the early church by superstitious men who believed that through birth we inherit the guilt of the sin of Adam. However, infants and little children are not accountable to God.