Regarding first - century Christians, historian Augustus Neander states in his book General History of the Christian Religion and Church: “Baptism was administered at first only to adults, as men were accustomed to conceive baptism and faith as strictly connected. ”
Näiteks ajaloolane Augustus Neander kirjutas esimese sajandi kristlaste kohta: „Algselt ristiti üksnes täiskasvanuid, kuna ristimist ja usku peeti omavahel tihedalt seotuks. ” ( „General History of the Christian Religion and Church ”.)