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No it doesn't. Jesus is our example for baptism - He didn't baptise Himself. Also, the Apostles always baptised their converts. We are to follow the precepts of the word of God.
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Matt 28:19.
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Matt 28:19.
You are inventing your own Christianity!
All those things are important, but John 3:5 “…unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.”
If you are in a position to be baptized then you should be.
I know about the thief on the cross argument about him never being baptized but he wasn't in the position to be able to. It was Jesus himself that "Baptized" him by accepting his proclamation of faith.
All those things are important, but John 3:5 “…unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.”
If you are in a position to be baptized then you should be.
I know about the thief on the cross argument about him never being baptized but he wasn't in the position to be able to. It was Jesus himself that "Baptized" him by accepting his proclamation of faith.
Sadly I think you can't, I think there might even be scripture to back this up I saw somewhere.
Going to have to nag your pastor XD or post a craigslist ad
I asked my pastor about baptism almost 4 months ago, I am finally going to get baptised in 2 weeks.
Going to have to nag your pastor XD or post a craigslist ad
I asked my pastor about baptism almost 4 months ago, I am finally going to get baptised in 2 weeks.
God Bless You
Baptism is an outward symbol of a decision to follow Jesus Christ - being born again. It is not necessary to be baptized to go to heaven.
A bucket list item is to be baptized in the Pacific Ocean, so I have to make a trip back to CA to do that! I became a Christian at a church in Huntington Beach, grew my faith in San Diego and want to go back to finish it off!
A bucket list item is to be baptized in the Pacific Ocean, so I have to make a trip back to CA to do that! I became a Christian at a church in Huntington Beach, grew my faith in San Diego and want to go back to finish it off!
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Gotta be totally immersed in the name of "Jesus",
that is,
Obsessed with the salvation of the world.
The water is just a symbolic gesture and not necessary, the way "baptize with fire" is not physically necessary.
At least, I've never seen a preacher dunking people in a literal fire.
Personally, I think getting physically baptized in water is a pretty cool thing though.
But you probably shouldn't worry about whether or not someone else is physically there for the real immersion, as long as Jesus is there.
that is,
Obsessed with the salvation of the world.
The water is just a symbolic gesture and not necessary, the way "baptize with fire" is not physically necessary.
At least, I've never seen a preacher dunking people in a literal fire.
Personally, I think getting physically baptized in water is a pretty cool thing though.
But you probably shouldn't worry about whether or not someone else is physically there for the real immersion, as long as Jesus is there.
Baptism is an outward symbol of a decision to follow Jesus Christ - being born again. It is not necessary to be baptized to go to heaven.
A bucket list item is to be baptized in the Pacific Ocean, so I have to make a trip back to CA to do that! I became a Christian at a church in Huntington Beach, grew my faith in San Diego and want to go back to finish it off!
A bucket list item is to be baptized in the Pacific Ocean, so I have to make a trip back to CA to do that! I became a Christian at a church in Huntington Beach, grew my faith in San Diego and want to go back to finish it off!
If you ever make it let me know. I'll come witness it.
My memorable Baptismal moment? Being dipped in a quaint little tourist trap on the Jordan River!
A BIG YES!!!!
Oh if you cannot God cannot!
Did god not say.... Draw near to me and I will draw near to you....
Look at this.... God said... Baptize them in THE NAME... One Name.... of the Father (YHVH) the Son (Yeshuah Ha Meshiach) and the Holy Spirit (Christ Jesus).... What is that Name?
And His NAME IS : THE WORD OF GOD.
There is A BAPTISM, by the WORD OF GOD, IN THE WORD OF GOD. Jesus said Father SANCTIFY them in your TRUTH, YOUR WORD IS TRUTH... ALL WHO Gather IN MY NAME, IN HIS WORD....
Do you see how all comes together in the Truth.... Here is the BAPTISM, THE SANCTIFICATION, THE SET FREE, THE SABBATH, THE GLORIFICATION AND THE REBIRTH..... TO HAVE GOD’S WORD IN YOU, AND YOU IN GOD’S WORD.
The TRUTH IS HIS WORD.... JOHN 17:17.
To baptize yourself with God's Truth.... Read the Bible, and ask God to realize HIS WORDS for you... god said not thehearers but the DOERS are His children.... Read and DO, and BAPTIZE YOURSELF WITH GOD!