Thus we are already in the realm of salvation - a primary doctrine. On the other hand, Presbyterians, Reformed and a few Baptist denominations and other groups are Calvinist and deny free will and the possibility of apostasy for the elect . In contrast to the former denominations, the latter groups have a stronger view of the nature of original sin , and deny that the Atonement is universal . Thus, they are primary doctrines, even by Protestant criteria. The same state of affairs is true concerning baptism , where Protestants are split into infant and adult camps.
Regeneration absolutely has a bearing on salvation, and therefore is a primary doctrine.
Thus, there are five distinct competing belief-systems among Protestants with regard to baptism. Anglicanism concurs with Luther on this matter. The Baptism of young Children is in any wise to be retained in the Church, as most agreeable with the institution of Christ. From this position he never wavered. The doctrine of baptism in particular, as well as other doctrinal disputes mentioned above, illustrate the irresolvable Protestant dilemma with regard to its fallacious notion of perspicuity .