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Josh wrote:Clearly the Didache leaves no room at all for infant baptism. The Didache is pretty specific and doesn’t leave much wiggle room; if the apostles baptised infants, the Didache would have had clear instructions for how to do so.

That is a good observation I have noticed too- and haven't asked about- I need to ask why that is the case- but of course an infant wouldn't 'fast' before their baptism nor receive the instructions taught about- and probably common sense would have dictated some things there with an infant.

Sudsy, I believe if I am not mistaken the reason for fasting is for the grace of the Holy Spirit, because it is at one's baptism that they are prayed over/anointed to receive the Holy Spirit and fasting has something to do with receiving more grace of the Holy Spirit- that would be the purpose from what I understand, your 'emptying yourself' so that you can be filled.

Remember the reason the disciples were unable to cast out some demons one time- and Jesus said "this kind cannot come out except by prayer & fasting" so the fasting is purposeful to empty & receive power from on High.

I see some forgot the instruction: here it is again.

MaxPC wrote: Clearly in the Didache the fasting was referencing young people and adults. I know, opening a can worms so please start a new thread if you have an itch you need to scratch on that topic.

MaxPC wrote:I see some forgot the instruction: here it is again.

MaxPC wrote: Clearly in the Didache the fasting was referencing young people and adults. I know, opening a can worms so please start a new thread if you have an itch you need to scratch on that topic.

As an Anabaptist, discussion of how baptism is for believing adults is always “on topic” in any thread, including this one.

I will not cease preaching and writing about the good news of “repent and be baptised”. No matter where I am or where I go, it is always on topic - even if the hearer may “hearing, yet not understanding” be.