Hopefully Posted April 30, 2022 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 6 Topic Count: 52 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 1,323 Content Per Day: 1.07 Reputation: 1,465 Days Won: 5 Joined: 12/07/2020 Status: Offline Author Share Posted April 30, 2022 Here are 5 reasons not to get baptized: 1. Don’t get baptized for a right relationship with God. 2. Don’t get baptized to gain the approval of others. 3. Don’t get baptized because your pastor told you to. 4. Don’t get baptized for a “fresh start.” 5. Don’t get baptized because of an emotional high. So Why Should I Get Baptized? Baptism is a step of symbolism and obedience. The truth is, though, that one cannot be truly obedient to Jesus unless they believe that Jesus is who he says he is and that he did what the Bible says that he did. Physical water baptism is the outward symbol to God and the rest of the church of several things: 1) that someone has believed the preached message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ’s life, death, and resurrection 2) that they acknowledge him as Lord of heaven and earth and seek to follow him in complete obedience 3) that they confess their sin and turn away from living a life as their own master, and 4) that they want to be counted as united with Christ through faith in his death and resurrection. Jesus does call us to baptism (Matthew 28:19). Therefore, we at Mercy Hill say that baptism is the first step of obedience. If you believe and want to respond to the truth of the gospel through a repenting of your entire sinful life and walking in obedience to Jesus as Lord, this is the reason to get baptized. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopefully Posted April 30, 2022 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 6 Topic Count: 52 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 1,323 Content Per Day: 1.07 Reputation: 1,465 Days Won: 5 Joined: 12/07/2020 Status: Offline Author Share Posted April 30, 2022 1 hour ago, BK1110 said: If I am ever able to get healthy enough to live a normal life (including attending church in-person again) baptism is right at the top of my priorities list. If you really want to I bet someone could even come to your home and use your bathtub or even submerge just your head into water if the tub wasn’t possible. I don’t think a church setting is necessary as some have been submerged in rivers. Just a thought. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Adams Posted April 30, 2022 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 25 Topic Count: 61 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 9,605 Content Per Day: 3.97 Reputation: 7,795 Days Won: 21 Joined: 09/11/2017 Status: Offline Share Posted April 30, 2022 To answer the OP... NO But there is a little thought of caveat. In the first century, the baptism was accompanied with a statement of faith AND and public denial and denouciation of all evil spirits and anything that opposed the most High God/Yeshua/Jesus. It was a resounding testimony to the principalities and powers that YOU were a son or daughter of the Living God. Sort of like The Apostle's Creed on steroids. Believing Loyalty is what a Christain really needs to be and enact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmuffet Posted April 30, 2022 Group: Royal Member Followers: 34 Topic Count: 1,991 Topics Per Day: 0.48 Content Count: 48,689 Content Per Day: 11.81 Reputation: 30,343 Days Won: 226 Joined: 01/11/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted April 30, 2022 1 hour ago, BK1110 said: I can personally speak to this. Physical disability. If I am ever able to get healthy enough to live a normal life (including attending church in-person again) baptism is right at the top of my priorities list. Baptism is like good works; they do not save, but a truly saved and changed heart begins to naturally desire it, as God's work of sanctification changes us to be more like Jesus and to desire to follow Him out of joy and thanksgiving, not just out of a sense of duty. If you have a disabilty and not able to get baptized God is very aware of that. God loves you. God bless you with your disability. You are saved even though you can not get baptized. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmuffet Posted April 30, 2022 Group: Royal Member Followers: 34 Topic Count: 1,991 Topics Per Day: 0.48 Content Count: 48,689 Content Per Day: 11.81 Reputation: 30,343 Days Won: 226 Joined: 01/11/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted April 30, 2022 What about sprinkling vs submersion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks Posted April 30, 2022 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 23 Topic Count: 28 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 6,159 Content Per Day: 2.04 Reputation: 2,513 Days Won: 8 Joined: 01/20/2016 Status: Offline Share Posted April 30, 2022 12 minutes ago, missmuffet said: What about sprinkling vs submersion? The sprinkling is called a Christening and is mainly about naming a baby. The Submersion is a Baptism, but I don't think either really count towards anything so far as babies are concerned since a baby is clueless. Either might make the parents feel better though, but I don't think the baby even knows whats going on. A person must choose the gift of Salvation at some point in their life. Baptisms come after that choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmuffet Posted April 30, 2022 Group: Royal Member Followers: 34 Topic Count: 1,991 Topics Per Day: 0.48 Content Count: 48,689 Content Per Day: 11.81 Reputation: 30,343 Days Won: 226 Joined: 01/11/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted April 30, 2022 Just now, Sparks said: The sprinkling is called a Christening and is mainly about naming a baby. The Submersion is a Baptism, but I don't think either really count towards anything so far as babies are concerned since a baby is clueless. Either might make the parents feel better though, but I don't think the baby even knows whats going on. There are several denominations that sprinkle children and adults. I think it is a choice. Although I would prefer immersion it is ok to be sprinkled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks Posted April 30, 2022 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 23 Topic Count: 28 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 6,159 Content Per Day: 2.04 Reputation: 2,513 Days Won: 8 Joined: 01/20/2016 Status: Offline Share Posted April 30, 2022 Just now, missmuffet said: There are several denominations that sprinkle children and adults. I think it is a choice. Although I would prefer immersion it is ok to be sprinkled. For adults, it's different. Someone old enough to choose, has chosen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmuffet Posted April 30, 2022 Group: Royal Member Followers: 34 Topic Count: 1,991 Topics Per Day: 0.48 Content Count: 48,689 Content Per Day: 11.81 Reputation: 30,343 Days Won: 226 Joined: 01/11/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted April 30, 2022 7 minutes ago, Sparks said: For adults, it's different. Someone old enough to choose, has chosen. That is correct. They have the ability to choose. That is one reason I am against infant baptism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopefully Posted April 30, 2022 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 6 Topic Count: 52 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 1,323 Content Per Day: 1.07 Reputation: 1,465 Days Won: 5 Joined: 12/07/2020 Status: Offline Author Share Posted April 30, 2022 43 minutes ago, Justin Adams said: Believing Loyalty is what a Christain really needs Do you think it is possible for someone to have believing loyalty and choose not to get baptized? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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