How Many Here Have Been Baptized?

[ResidentAlien]

With all the chatter about baptism lately, I thought it would be interesting to see how many have been baptized and how many haven't. For the purposes of this poll, "baptism" means full immersion.

It's not necessary to comment, but if you identify as a Christian and haven't been baptized, it would be helpful to know your reasoning for not doing so. Your vote will not be displayed publicly.

 

[Magenta]

Yes

(I assume you mean water baptism )

 

[Aaron56]

Yes. In water and in the Spirit. Also in fire (figuratively).

 

[Dirtman]

Yes

 

[persistent]

If cults count, then two times same cult.

 

[Wansvic]

Yes. Actually twice.

I was baptized the second time in the name of the Lord Jesus. Why? I became aware that the apostles never water baptized people using the phrase in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. It was actually a tradition begun by the forerunners of the Roman Catholic Church in 325 A.D. Jesus cautioned about following traditions. (Mark 7:13) Prior to the established tradition, and consistent with scripture, all water baptisms were done in the name of the Lord Jesus. (Acts 2:38-41, 8:12-18, 10:43-48, 19:1-7, 22:16) Upon realization of the truth, it became clear that the apostles were obeying Jesus' command in Matthew 28:19 by baptizing in His name.

The Apostle Paul also understood what Jesus' command meant. Paul's comments in 1 Corinthians confirm this, "Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius; Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name." Also, Paul explained in Romans 6:3-6 what actually takes place when a person is baptized; they are being baptized into Jesus' death wherein their sins are destroyed.

After accepting God's word, through obedience, my spiritual eyes have become open to many scriptures that reveal God's established purpose for water baptism in the name of the Lord Jesus:

"And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord." Acts 22:16

"Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." Acts 4:12

"To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins." Acts 10:43

 

[ResidentAlien]

Yes. Actually twice.

I was baptized the second time in the name of the Lord Jesus. Why? I became aware that the apostles never water baptized people using the phrase in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. It was actually a tradition begun by the forerunners of the Roman Catholic Church in 325 A.D. Jesus cautioned about following traditions. (Mark 7:13) Prior to the established tradition, and consistent with scripture, all water baptisms were done in the name of the Lord Jesus. (Acts 2:38-41, 8:12-18, 10:43-48, 19:1-7, 22:16) Upon realization of the truth, it became clear that the apostles were obeying Jesus' command in Matthew 28:19 by baptizing in His name.

The Apostle Paul also understood what Jesus' command meant. Paul's comments in 1 Corinthians confirm this, "Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius; Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name." Also, Paul explained in Romans 6:3-6 what actually takes place when a person is baptized; they are being baptized into Jesus' death wherein their sins are destroyed.

After accepting God's word, through obedience, my spiritual eyes have become open to many scriptures that reveal God's established purpose for water baptism in the name of the Lord Jesus:

"And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord." Acts 22:16

"Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." Acts 4:12

"To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins." Acts 10:43

I appreciate your sharing but this thread wasn't intended for pushing one dogma or another about baptism. I say that knowing full well that's what it will devolve into.

 

[Wansvic]

I appreciate your sharing but this thread wasn't intended for pushing one dogma or another about baptism. I say that knowing full well that's what it will devolve into.

I apologize I didn't realize it would be improper to state why I felt compelled to be baptized twice. Many, as I was, are ignorant of what is actually recorded in God's word concerning water baptism.

 

[ResidentAlien]

I apologize I didn't realize it would be improper to state why I felt compelled to be baptized twice.

It wasn't improper to state you've been baptized twice.

 

[Dino246]

I was dunked in a lake.

This is probably a good place to share a funny story...

A family member asked me to baptize him. He preferred a quiet spot without an audience, so we went to a secluded (ocean) bay. Though the day was warm, the average water temperature is about 4 Celsius, so he got baptized in the Name of the Father, the Son, and the Ho-Ho-Holy Ghost!

 

[ResidentAlien]

Later folks. Have fun.

 

[Wansvic]

It wasn't improper to state you've been baptized twice.

I apologize. I started a different thread concerning the topic.

 

[JaumeJ]

Reading the Word and believing it in faith, most of us know that when we call upon Jesuss we are calllling upon the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, but one must have learned this from the Word. Do not believe me, but the Word.

 

[Everlasting-Grace]

Yes. about a year after I was born again