2006-07-18 10:23:49 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Wrong.
Accepting Jesus as Savior and Lord, allowing Him into your heart makes you a Christian. The change in your life is what makes you a Christian.
Baptism is a public confession/display of the inward cleansing, and nothing more than that.
Baptism just gets you wet.
2006-07-18 10:30:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely not. Read the book of John. It is the belief in the redeeming work of Christ alone that salvation is found. Baptism and communion are what we do as Christians to commemorate what Christ did for us. Baptism is a public profession of faith that symbolizes Christ death, burial and resurrection. Communion, the breaking of bread and drinking of wine with fellow believers is a direct command from Christ. See John 3:16, Romans 10:13, Romans 3:23, Ephesians 2:8,9 to name a few of the biblical references explaining what is required for salvation. It is a gift, it cannot be earned through works. If you are not "saved" and have been baptized, all you did was get soaked!
2006-07-18 17:35:12 · answer #2 · answered by imdmutt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baptism neither ensures your "spot" in heaven, nor does it make you a Christian. You become a Christian when you accept Christ in your life and ask him to forgive you of your sins, making him Lord of your life. Baptism is simply an outward expression of an inward commitment - it's basically a symbol, kind of like a wedding ring. As a Christian though, it is the first step in obeying God.
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith... it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast.” Ephesians 2:8,9
2006-07-18 17:28:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whether it be Baptism of water, desire or fire, baptism is required for salvation. Baptism makes you an adopted child of God.
Living a life of Christian Virtue makes you a Christian.
2006-07-18 17:31:29 · answer #4 · answered by rmw82 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baptism is an initiation into Christianity. Learning about Christianity and practicing it is what makes you a Christian.
2006-07-18 17:28:02 · answer #5 · answered by SuzeY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOpE! Nor it Baptism required for salvation.
THE SECRET OF CHRISTIANITY !
1 GOD became a man !
2 HE was perfect in all ways !
3 HE was seen by angels as HE was
originally (THE GOD), and as a man !
4 HE taught the non Jewish ( as well as many Jews) !
5 HIS teachings were (and are) believed by MANY people !
6 HE returned to HIS place - we call that place heaven !
This is The Entire Story required to become
A TRUE CHRISTIAN.
2006-07-18 17:29:52 · answer #6 · answered by whynotaskdon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As Christianity is an irrational belief system based upon archaic mythes, all baptism accomplishes is in making you wet.
2006-07-18 17:45:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, following Jesus Christ makes you a Christian. Baptism is an act of obedience to God's will, its an evident act of one's faith.
2006-07-18 17:28:34 · answer #8 · answered by *♥£öVe§♥* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No sweetie. Your faith, thoughts and actions reflect your Christianity! Baptism is your statement to God and to the world that you have confessed all you sins, claimed the Lords promises, and are now willing to fallow and trust Him for the rest of your days! This does not mean that you will never sin again, but it does signify your spiritual rebirth. Our Lord has promised that if we ask Him, He will help us resist all temptation and overcome every sin.
2006-07-18 17:39:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In all honesty I don't believe in baptisms. If you believe in God and your saved, you don't need to be baptised. You live a good, honest life then you'll go to Heaven, no baptism required.
2006-07-18 17:27:53 · answer #10 · answered by cutesquaw69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋