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Originally Posted by armourbearer The apostle Peter teaches baptism saves us; yet it is not as an opus operatum that it saves, but as the answer of a good conscience. Calvin's remarks should be understood in the same sense. When we consider what baptism seals to the believer, Calvin's language faithfully represents the biblical teaching. | His reference in the second passage makes it look like what he's saying applies to all the children of believers. | It does in the judgement of charity. Baptism is a revealed ordinance for us and for our children. The secret decree of election belongs unto the Lord.
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