Chris, you raise an interesting question I have never heard asked. I agree with you that this passage is a strong defense for infant baptism. I often use the Acts 2 passage, especially for those from traditions that argue against infant baptism. Those present at Pentecost were Jews who journeyed to Jerusalem for the feast days. Jews would have brought their families, including circumcised children to the feast. It would have been strange for Peter to tell these Jews that their children were not to be baptised, especially when he said the promise is for you and your children. A first century Jew would have believed that children were part of the covenant community. No where in the New Testament is the inclusion of children resended.

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Stephen Welch
PCA Teaching Elder
Nova Scotia :cheers: