Originally Posted by joshua

The reason I ask this question is because, it seems, that the Apostles didn't go through a painstakingly laborious process in order to ascertain if one's profession of faith was "real" or not. Instead, the folks confessed faith, proclaimed repentance, and folks were baptized ... all within a small time frame. Consider the 3,000 baptized in one day (besides the mode/water arguments), it seems it would be quite difficult to interview/question these 3,000 as to the legitimacy of their confession. Furthermore, it seems that the Apostles, upon finding out they had (past tense) baptized an unregenerate, didn't lose sleep over it. However, I know that with many to whom I am close, they're very meticulous and careful about examining someone who has professed faith, so as to not baptize an unregenerate person. I don't see that kind of doubt, reluctance, or whatever you want to call it, called for by the Scriptures.

This, of course, is why I'm asking. Don't get me wrong, -I didn't put in the non-Debate forums, because I welcome the Paedos to interact as well- I have my own thoughts on the matter, but I'm not claiming perfection in my thoughts.