Affirms
Baptism in Trinitarian name; believer's baptism; any mode acceptable
The Amish affirm Matthew 28:19 as the basis for baptism in the name of the Trinity. The Dordrecht Confession allows for any mode of baptism as long as the Trinitarian formula is used. Baptism is administered to believers upon personal confession of faith, not to infants.
The Amish practice of believer's baptism represents a solemn commitment to the faith and to the community's Ordnung. Baptism is the gateway to full membership and participation in the Lord's Supper. The Trinitarian invocation reflects Amish affirmation of the Trinity.
Key Distinctions
- Baptismal formula:
- Trinitarian — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
- Baptism mode:
- any mode acceptable; typically pouring (affusion)
- Baptism recipients:
Scripture References
Sources
- Dordrecht Confession of Faith (1632), Article 7