Yes: for since they, as well as the adult, are included in the covenant and church of God; [215] and since redemption from sin [216] by the blood of Christ, and the Holy Ghost, the author of faith, is promised to them no less than to the adult; [217] they must therefore by baptism, as a sign of the covenant, be also admitted into the christian church; and be distinguished from the children of unbelievers [218] as was done in the old covenant or testament by circumcision, [219] instead of which baptism is instituted [220] in the new covenant.

[215] Gen. 17:7.

[216] Matt. 19:14.

[217] Luke 1:15; Ps. 22:10; Isa. 44:1-3; Acts 2:39.

[218] Acts 10:47.

[219] Gen. 17:14.

[220] Col. 2:11-13.