Faustus Regiensis teaches that for baptism the will (consent) of him that is baptized is necessary.
Evragius makes mention of the baptism of the candidates, that is, of those who had previously been instructed. Eucherius maintains that that believer who dies unto sin is rightly baptized. Carthaginian women who waited for baptism. In the Council of Arausica rules are made respecting the baptism of the dumb, the weak, and catechumens. Nazarius, the son of Perpetua, a Christian woman, is baptized after previous instruction. In the margin mention is made of one Montluck, who adduces the resolutions of various councils, against the killing of heretics; as also, the views of Gelasius concerning the holy Supper. Salvian of Marseilles, on renouncing Satan, confessing the faith in God, which it was customary to do at baptism. Authymius, Sisinnius, and Sociorus, baptized after having been instructed for seven days. Nolanus mentions the hymns which it was customary to sing at baptism. Anabaptism condemned in the fourth council of Rome. An account of many who separated from the church of Rome, and, though baptized in their infancy, were baptized upon faith; as also, what the Pope (or Bishop of Rome) decreed against this. Primasius' explanation of I Tim. 6:12; its application to adult candidates for baptism. Fulgentius calls baptism a sacrament of faith and repentance.
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