BAPTISM
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Hi Tina, and Welcome.
The age at which a person gets baptized depends on the age at which he or she can understand that they are sinners, and that Christ died for their sins. For Jews children are deemed to be adults at age 12, but a child from age 5 to age 15 could respond to the Gospel. I was baptized as an adult.
The age at which a person gets baptized depends on the age at which he or she can understand that they are sinners, and that Christ died for their sins. For Jews children are deemed to be adults at age 12, but a child from age 5 to age 15 could respond to the Gospel. I was baptized as an adult.
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In my opinion when a person has understood the teachings of the gospel, come to grips with the reality of their sin and shows a desire to be cleanse of it, that is the moment. This was the formula in Acts 2:38, Acts 22:16, Acts 8:36-39 etc. Personally, I was baptized at 18.
Your question is rather interesting in a way different than intended. Though you did not state it, there is a tacit understanding you are referring to water baptism and rightly so. You will find on this forum a number of members who for sake of theology insist that there is no tacit connection of water to baptism. Your question shows there is.
In my opinion when a person has understood the teachings of the gospel, come to grips with the reality of their sin and shows a desire to be cleanse of it, that is the moment. This was the formula in Acts 2:38, Acts 22:16, Acts 8:36-39 etc. Personally, I was baptized at 18.
Your question is rather interesting in a way different than intended. Though you did not state it, there is a tacit understanding you are referring to water baptism and rightly so. You will find on this forum a number of members who for sake of theology insist that there is no tacit connection of water to baptism. Your question shows there is.
Had a thought about children being baptized before believing. Babies were circumcised without knowing the spiritual meaning, and later they were given the understanding of what it entailed.
So even though some babies are sprinkled today and do not understand why, usually they go through confirmation in their later years and given the meaning of what they went through. Is not that the same thing?
For me, I was baptized about 10 or so in water, but even then the depth of my identity with Christ was not clear. Later in life, when I understood it better, I prayed about redoing it. But, it was like God was saying to me, "I always meet people where they are - I met you at the place of your understanding then - and every time you "die to self" and surrender more of yourself to me, you are acting out what took place years ago."
So, now I feel different about age. And I agree that it is not a requirement for salvation.
So even though some babies are sprinkled today and do not understand why, usually they go through confirmation in their later years and given the meaning of what they went through. Is not that the same thing?
For me, I was baptized about 10 or so in water, but even then the depth of my identity with Christ was not clear. Later in life, when I understood it better, I prayed about redoing it. But, it was like God was saying to me, "I always meet people where they are - I met you at the place of your understanding then - and every time you "die to self" and surrender more of yourself to me, you are acting out what took place years ago."
So, now I feel different about age. And I agree that it is not a requirement for salvation.
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I was baptized when I think I was 8 or 9.
remember there are two baptisms. One performed by man (in water) and one performed by God. unlike some people. we should not mix these two baptisms up. The one done by God is what saves us, The one done in water is an act of obedience for the new believer. and a perfect opportunity for them to give their testimony as to how they came to Christ and what Christ did for them. Which is how we use it, we have baptisms a few times a year as a ceremony where we bring our friend in, and many have come to Christ based on the testimony of those being baptized.
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I did.. And yes, I understood what I was doing. I probably prayed to God to save me 100 times before someone actually sat me down and explained in scripture (OT and NT) what Jesus did and I really received Christ, it was at that time I was born again when I received him into my heart.
I was baptized about a year later
I was baptized about a year later
Baptism is not for children (anyone still growing taller). Jesus’ example was that He didn’t get baptized till He was 30. I agree with the US- that the age of accountability is 21 (physically and mentally). There are no examples in the Bible of babies, kids, or teens getting baptized, but only men and women. It is a lifetime commitment, like marriage.
I was baptized at 10, but after studying and learning what I said above, I got baptized as an adult to make sure it counted. Other kids wanted to be baptized just so they could take the Lord’s Supper. I wanted that too at that age, but I also wanted to be on God’s team forever by not sinning, but the only sins I knew about was not listening to your parents and not being kind to others. At that age I didn’t understand sin like I do today, or the effects of it.
I think they shaould at least be 21- fully capable of living on their own and making their own decisions for their own life.
I was baptized at 10, but after studying and learning what I said above, I got baptized as an adult to make sure it counted. Other kids wanted to be baptized just so they could take the Lord’s Supper. I wanted that too at that age, but I also wanted to be on God’s team forever by not sinning, but the only sins I knew about was not listening to your parents and not being kind to others. At that age I didn’t understand sin like I do today, or the effects of it.
I think they shaould at least be 21- fully capable of living on their own and making their own decisions for their own life.
I'm getting baptised very soon - on the 15th April, which is the day before my 15th birthday. For me, this is the right time. Any earlier and it would have had a lot less meaning; it is more than just a symbol. It just goes to show that it's less about the age and more about the point in your journey 
Kids know when they lie that it is wrong and they should not do it, same with stealing or cheating on a test or beating up on those smaller/weaker than they are, or any other number of things people do that they ought not. That they may not understand all the ramifications of their actions is immaterial, since that is rarely known even by adults. The problem with sin is that people justify it, rationalize it, and always have some reason why they do it, and children are no different, though they may not be as aware of the deeper reasons why, or how it feeds the flesh which is hostile to God and His ways, but again, the same could be said for adults in denial. Some children are much more aware than others of the fallen nature of the human condition, and see it quite clearly in themselves. The seriousness of sin is such that a person who sins habitually becomes seared in their conscience, lacking moral sensitivity to the golden rule.