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Different denominations will tell you differently, but this is my story.
I am not catholic so I was not baptized as an infant. It was offered to my siblings and I as a personal choice and never pressured on us by our parents or our church. My sister was baptized as a young teen and my brother was baptized in his early twenties. I was baptized one year ago when I was 27 (on Easter day!).
After some time of feeling very strongly about getting baptized, now that I was part of a very vibrant and loving church where I have a lot of support, I decided it was time to just do it and take the plunge! When it comes to baptizing there is no age limit, as I saw people from age 9 to 50 get baptized!
I asked one of our pastors about people who want to get re-baptized and he said that their church (mennonite brethren) already recognizes previous baptisms so there is no need to get baptized again, unless the individual was baptized as a baby and would like to be "consensually" baptized as an adult.
So if you feel strongly that God wants you to be baptized publicly and announce your love for Him... don't hesitate! But consult your church leaders and pastors first since they may have their own thoughts on the matter. Ask if they offer baptism classes or if they can provide you with a mentor afterwards. That's what was done for me!
Good luck in your decision!
I am not catholic so I was not baptized as an infant. It was offered to my siblings and I as a personal choice and never pressured on us by our parents or our church. My sister was baptized as a young teen and my brother was baptized in his early twenties. I was baptized one year ago when I was 27 (on Easter day!).
After some time of feeling very strongly about getting baptized, now that I was part of a very vibrant and loving church where I have a lot of support, I decided it was time to just do it and take the plunge! When it comes to baptizing there is no age limit, as I saw people from age 9 to 50 get baptized!
I asked one of our pastors about people who want to get re-baptized and he said that their church (mennonite brethren) already recognizes previous baptisms so there is no need to get baptized again, unless the individual was baptized as a baby and would like to be "consensually" baptized as an adult.
So if you feel strongly that God wants you to be baptized publicly and announce your love for Him... don't hesitate! But consult your church leaders and pastors first since they may have their own thoughts on the matter. Ask if they offer baptism classes or if they can provide you with a mentor afterwards. That's what was done for me!
Good luck in your decision!
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Biblical answer. The King Jesus the Christ is clear on this topic.
Take note of John 3:3 & 3:5 but read it in context. You must be born of water and the Spirit. "MUST"
“Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if God were not with him.”
[SUP]3 [/SUP]Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.[SUP][a][/SUP]”
[SUP]4 [/SUP]“How can someone be born when they are old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!”
[SUP]5 [/SUP]Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. [SUP]6 [/SUP]Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit[SUP][b][/SUP] gives birth to spirit. [SUP]7 [/SUP]You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You[SUP][c][/SUP] must be born again.’ [SUP]8 [/SUP]The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”
Take note of John 3:3 & 3:5 but read it in context. You must be born of water and the Spirit. "MUST"
“Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if God were not with him.”
[SUP]3 [/SUP]Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.[SUP][a][/SUP]”
[SUP]4 [/SUP]“How can someone be born when they are old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!”
[SUP]5 [/SUP]Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. [SUP]6 [/SUP]Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit[SUP][b][/SUP] gives birth to spirit. [SUP]7 [/SUP]You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You[SUP][c][/SUP] must be born again.’ [SUP]8 [/SUP]The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”
J
Unfortunately my South African brother has got it wrong and thats fine we are here to get it right. Its important to read the text in context and not draw our own conclusions from it.
Take note of verse 15. "It is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness."
Matthew 3:13-17
"Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. [SUP]14 [/SUP]But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”[SUP]15 [/SUP]Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented."
Baptised as a baby means nothing, I was Catholic and most of what they do isn't biblical. Yes there are catholics who truly follow the Christ however baptism is a declaration of faith therefore your ignorance means it was of no use.
Take note of verse 15. "It is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness."
Matthew 3:13-17
"Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. [SUP]14 [/SUP]But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”[SUP]15 [/SUP]Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented."
Baptised as a baby means nothing, I was Catholic and most of what they do isn't biblical. Yes there are catholics who truly follow the Christ however baptism is a declaration of faith therefore your ignorance means it was of no use.
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I didn't mean anything bad by calling you south african, I was born there thats the only reason . It's important to read the entire chapter of John 3 to see what was happening. You are right in that the King is speaking about about being born or was he??? if you look at the next verses more specifically verse 22 below, you notice that the King Jesus the Christ was baptising people as well. [SUP]22 [/SUP]After this, Jesus and his disciples went out into the Judean countryside, where he spent some time with them, and baptized. [SUP]23 [/SUP]Now John also was baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because there was plenty of water, and people were coming and being baptized. [SUP]24 [/SUP](This was before John was put in prison.)
I didn't mean anything bad by calling you south african, I was born there thats the only reason . It's important to read the entire chapter of John 3 to see what was happening. You are right in that the King is speaking about about being born or was he??? if you look at the next verses more specifically verse 22 below, you notice that the King Jesus the Christ was baptising people as well. [SUP]22 [/SUP]After this, Jesus and his disciples went out into the Judean countryside, where he spent some time with them, and baptized. [SUP]23 [/SUP]Now John also was baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because there was plenty of water, and people were coming and being baptized. [SUP]24 [/SUP](This was before John was put in prison.)
I believe in adult baptism but as a sign of change and commitment to Yeshua. Do you need it for salvation, I doubt it. I believe that is man made doctrines (that you need salvation to be baptised) but nothing wrong with being baptised as an adult
because it was good enough for our Saviour.
J
I'm not trying to prove you wrong but rather trying to get it right. Why not fulfil all righteousness. Okay have a look at it again and look at the meaning of the word proper.
Proper - belonging or relating exclusively or distinctively to; particular to
Matthew 3:13-17
"Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. [SUP]14 [/SUP]But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”[SUP]15 [/SUP]Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented."
Yes we know that the King Jesus the Christ is Lord and John new this, The King replied “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.”
I think we should troll all these questions brother and have a discussion on all of them.
Proper - belonging or relating exclusively or distinctively to; particular to
Matthew 3:13-17
"Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. [SUP]14 [/SUP]But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”[SUP]15 [/SUP]Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented."
Yes we know that the King Jesus the Christ is Lord and John new this, The King replied “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.”
I think we should troll all these questions brother and have a discussion on all of them.
Consider this verse the following way
Yeshua said you must be born of water and of the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh (amniotic fluid thus born of water) , but the Spirit gives birth to spirit (born again)
pray about it and ask guidance from the Holy Spirit.
Yeshua said you must be born of water and of the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh (amniotic fluid thus born of water) , but the Spirit gives birth to spirit (born again)
pray about it and ask guidance from the Holy Spirit.
and seek ABBA, as YAHSHUA(YAHWEH'S SALVATION ) says (in HIS WORD). go read the introduction greetings in the NT.
there is a very major surprise coming to your brain/thinking/ as YAHWEH'S WORD is different than you've been taught in some areas of import.