I'm afraid of getting baptized should I be afraid?

Question

I'm afraid that when i do things will change. I'm also afraid that i won't be able to go to the club or to sessions anymore.

Answer 1

It's good that you are afraid... you are taking your Baptism seriously, and you realize the commitment that is involved. However, I would just like to remind you that God is merciful and forgiving to those who seek his forgiveness. Everybody slips from time to time, but that shouldn't stop you from getting Baptized. Good luck, and God bless!

Answer 2

It is perfectly fine to be nervous however if you are having doubts may i recommend talking to a trusted adult in your church, perhaps one of the elders or the minister or if someone is guiding you through this process then them. Chose who you want to speak to and speak to them, don't be afraid that they will be disappointed in you.
You should live as if the Lord is with you where ever you are, for he is always there, you shouldn't stop doing something or start doing something because you have been baptized (unless included in the baptism ceremony you become a member of your church and gain responsibilities in that) but instead you should stop doing something because you feel that it is not something the lord would like you to do.
If the sessions you are talking about are sessions where you are going through what it means to be baptized then you could speak to the person running them and ask to continue attending or if it is fellowship on a regular basis that you are after may I recommend joining/starting a cell/house group.

Answer 3

Don't worry sweetie! It more a symbolic action. I was told it was symolizing the death of the "old" you, and rebirthing as the "new" you. Don't let others judge you. Let God be your judge....and remember Psalm 15 (the whole chapter, its only 5 verses long). Nobody said that going to a club will make you go to hell, but its what you do in the club that God might judge you upon. If your not sincere about it, I would post-pone it until later, when you are ready. I say that b/c the Lord would rather you do it when your really ready for the commitment and be faithful. But if you do it, and yourlife style never changes, it doesn't please God very well. Good Luck and God Bless

Answer 4

No. you need not be afraid.

However the attitude of those others and the Pastor of the church will determine what is thought about the club and sessions and, if you are going to be baptised then you should have been a member of the church for a while and know the answer to that.

Answer 5

Being baptized is just you becoming a child of God. Is is absolutely nothing to fear. It's something to look forward to. It's the moment you're asking God into your life. What could be better? Go ahead..go to the club. It's what you do there that's up to you. In fact you're better off going to the club after you're baptized, because you'll have God's guidance and forgiveness. Trust in the Lord.
Phil. 4:13 - I can do all things through him who strenthens me!

Answer 6

Honey, baptism is merely an expression of dying to your sin, when you come out of the water you are reborn, being a Christian isnt about not going out clubbing or enjoying your life, myself and lots of other Christians do that, i get drunk and fall over and make a pratt out of myself. In the end you cannot justify yourself by being a goody two-shoes, or giving to charity, all these things do not get you to God, but putting your faith in Christ does, its Him that justifys you not yourself. He loves you as you are, and has started a work in you, dont try and change yourself into something you are not, but instead let Him do the changes, you will not be able to do it in your own strength coz you will just fall back into your old patterns, but if you let Him finnish what He has started, then you will change and you wont even realse it till it happens, you will even think that it was your own idea! But if you are in one of those judgemental churches where everyone sticks to rigid rules and in private break them, which is usually the case with religious folks, then find another church with a lot of youth, there are loads out there and they are not holy joes either, much love to you hun and i will pray for you xxx

Answer 7

Good for you for realizing that baptism does mean a change of life style, having a void of the things you give up can be pretty scary. But the idea is to fill it with something better. Try to find someone who's been through a similar experience who can help you through it.

Best wishes.

Answer 8

I just went to a sermon on this.

1st: Nobody has ever drown in a baptismal pool.

2nd: Baptizing does not "save" you. It is just gets you wet.

3rd: Your testimony to accepting Jesus Christ as your personal saviour is valid with or without baptism. (So, yes you can get into heaven without having been baptized.)


Baptism is a matter of publicly declaring your intention to walk with Christ. It will not affect your decisions to go clubbing or sessions (whatever they might be).

Answer 9

The club sounds more fun. Don't worry, nothing magic happens when you get baptized. It's just a ceremony.

Answer 10

You should have no fear of becoming part of the Church.
Remember that once you become part of God's family here on earth that you are required to do God's will.
Satan will try to trip you up until you go to your eternal reward.

To be one with God is more important than to be in all the clubs in the world.

Answer 11

This type of fear is normal with spiritual transitions. I can't tell you if you SHOULD be afraid, because your fears are realistic. Anyone who dedicates their life to Christ will have to change their lifestyle no matter what they've grown accustomed to. The whole purpose of dedicating your life to Christ is to live the way He wants you to. Please don't get caught up in tradition and truly get to know the one who you're trying to please. Pleasing Christ also means different things for different people, because everyone has a different purpose. I think the bigger question is, are you ready to dedicate your life to Christ. I'd tell everyone to do it regardless because He's going to meet you where you are and help you get to where He is. God Bless.