Im not baptisied am i screwed?

Question

Im not baptised im not chathlic nor proserdent what am i does it mean i can pick my path or am i genrelly screwed anyone else not baptised?

Answer 1

Baptism is an outward commitment made because of an inward commitment to the Lord. However, salvation is not dependent on whether or not someone is baptized. Salvation is dependent on whether or not we accept the free gift available to us because of Christ's death on the cross.

Answer 2

If you believe in Christ and you feel the Christian religion expresses your beliefs, you can get baptised. You are free to chose any path you want. You might even consider becoming Christian-orthodox, I find the orthodox church much more open minded in many aspects than the Roman Catholic or the Protestants.
By the way, not any Christian can do it. It has to be a priest in church. Any Christian can do it in case of an emergency, when someone is in danger of dying and has not been baptised. Even so, a priest has to do it again afterwards if the person in question survives. And yes, Baptism is normally a requirement in order to attend mass and the holy mysteries (weddings, baptisms, etc), not that anyone asks for a certificate of course!

Answer 3

Baptism is not required for salvation. Hooray!

But if you do decide that you want to be Baptized, any believer can do it! There are no requirements on who can perform it (1). I was Baptized in the ocean off the coast of FL by one of my
Christian friends.

Baptism comes from the Jewish ritual of Mikvah, which is the cleansing by water that Jews go through at certain points in life (2).

Edit: cpinatsi, give me scripture concerning the requirement of a priest doing the Baptism.

"Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius, so that no one would say you were baptized in my name. Now I did baptize also the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized any other. (1 Corinthians 1:13-15 NASB)

Here, two principles can be brought forth: One is that the person administering the baptism is not important. Baptism is in the name of Jesus, not in the name of the person doing the baptism. It is not even Biblically commanded that a church officer perform the baptism. Although neither were apparently church elders, Ananias baptized Paul, and Steven baptized the Samaritans. (3)

...If your question means you're not in a denomination (like Baptist, Catholic, etc) then you're still ok. As long as you follow the Word of God, then you don't have to be an official member of a denomination, but I urge you to join a church because fellowship with believers is important.

Answer 4

I have to say, your parents made a right choice of not baptising you, that way, if you didn't want to be in the christian religion, you have the option to go anywhere you want. You are not screwed by not being baptised. If you choose to be baptised, read up about the christianity religion to know what you're getting into, study it. But that's not just with this religion, any religion read up about it before making your decision. Go with something that agrees with your beliefs not just cause your family is of that religion.

Answer 5

Being baptized is the first way to cleanse your sins and to start fresh. You definitely have your choice of denominations. Back in Jesus' times there weren't any denominations. Everyone was one. But in order to go to a church, you will need to choose. So do some research, visit some churches in your area, talk with some pastors about the beliefs of the church and see if you also believe in those things. You can get baptized at any point in your life. We just have seemed to do it when an infant is born. Good Luck with your search!

Answer 6

Baptism is meant to show your that you have made a choice for Jesus. You receive your salvation from having heard the truth of Jesus and His saving message, then you would get baptized - you would want to do it, once it has been explained to you.

If you pick your own path you are are on the wide road which leads to hell.

No one gets to the Father but through Me.

Answer 7

The bible says, Mark16:16, and Rom6:3... You are allowed your religious preference but, the holy bible is the one I go through and Yes I believe you must accept the Lord and walk in his path and become cleansed in spirit, to be saved and be able to live eternally in heaven on the right hand of the father.. good luck

Answer 8

try to think logically . christianity has only been around for a mere 2000 years. the "rule" as announced by the troglodyte christo- fascists that the unbaptized shall suffer dire consequences, like having to look at a life sized photo of jerry falwell nude for all eternity, a much lesser period. do you believe a loving god would have been unmerciful to hundreds of thousands of years worth of the unbaptized, or to kind people who have sincere other views, currently? think for yourself, dude. don't be a sheep, let go of the brainwashing and fear.

Answer 9

You're not screwed. Keep looking for someone who will baptize you because you believe. That's all that is required. Go to a revival where they're baptizing. And don't let Satan stop you. (He'll try a lot of BS. ) If He did it, it's good enough for us, and an example.

BEAT THE RUSH---GET BAPTIZED NOW.

Answer 10

I think he means that he is not a baptist, well belonging in a religious affinity would get you to heaven only a proper relationship w/ Jesus would. John 3:16 if you are ready to believed these then you can be saved.