...about *Born Again*....that is a another of the 1000 denominational differences - I do not believe baptism is a display or symbol - but rather a sacrament - a means of grace that is done by God and a miracle. My belief is that the outward show of faith is done later at confirmation and reaffirmed continually throughout life. Not a matter of salvation - just a difference..... thus born again and again and again continually... Continuing in faith happens when the parents continue to bring that child to God's house and/or teach the child God's Word (another means of grace) This way of understanding baptism leaves all the work up to God - so we cannot take any credit for ourselves for making this good decision (known as "Decision Theology" in some circles) I do not believe it because it gives too much credit to US, IMHO - only the Holy Spirit can bring us to faith because we ourselves are spiritually dead and unable to do so. This is my belief. We are NOT going to agree. 1Peter3:21 clears it up for me - comparing the waters of baptism with Noah being saved from death - stating clearly that baptism does save. But again - a baptist will not agree with me here and it does not matter. This is not a debate - just sharing differing beliefs.