Theocast
Credobaptism or Paedobaptism? - Part 2 (w/ Adriel Sanchez from Sola Media)
May 28, 2025
Summary
On today’s special episode of Theocast, Jon and Justin are joined by Adriel Sanchez of Sola Media to continue a thoughtful conversation on the differences between baptizing believers only and baptizing infants. This isn’t a debate but a dialogue between three Reformed brothers who share a deep love for Christ and his church. We explore key theological distinctions in covenant theology, union with Christ, and the role of baptism as a sign and seal of God’s promises. The discussion touches on continuity between the covenants, the objectivity of the sacraments, and pastoral implications. Whether you're undecided or simply curious, this episode offers biblical reflection and gospel-centered clarity. All of it is rooted in humility, respect, and unity in Christ.
Topics
- Credobaptism and paedobaptism in humble Reformed dialogue
- Covenant theology, union with Christ, and baptism as sign and seal
- Continuity of the covenants and pastoral implications with Adriel Sanchez
Links
- Part 1 on Sola Media
- Core Christianity — Adriel Sanchez
- Theocast Community
- Rest — free ebook on faith vs. faithfulness
- Partner with Theocast
Transcript
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We really believe that in the baptism God Himself is speaking.
He's speaking forth the promises of the gospel to His people and even to this little child.
So that God is active and present among us and at work by the power of His Holy Spirit.
And we want to, as the people of God, receive that work with faith as the whole community and call each other to that faith.
So I just would want to emphasize it as a gift and a good thing to be pursued and embraced, and at the same time, not go as far as saying, Oh, well, if you don't have this, like you
said, John, that means that your children don't have as good of a chance of believing in Jesus.
No, I mean, we put our children under the ministry of the word, and we know that the word of God creates faith, it sustains it, and I trust that you guys are doing that, and God help us all
to do that.
Well, welcome to part two, and I'm going to make sure I part two because you're going to want to hear the first part, it was excellent over on Solomeda's channel.
The link will be down in the description.
You can go check that out.
But welcome to part two of this.
Really, first for both.
I don't, I mean, we've never done this before.
I don't know, you've done this, Adriel, but a baptism debate between It's a baptism conversation, John.
It's not so much a debate.
Oh, debate.
I don't know.
Come on, no.
It's just one thing I said it wasn't going to be.
