Q76. To whom should Baptism be administered?
Baptism should be administered to all those who genuinely profess repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, and to no one else.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
Acts 2:38
“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”
Matthew 3:6
“And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.”
Mark 16:16
“He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.”
Acts 10:47–48
“Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.”