religion and baptism question?

Question

this might sound silly, but i have accepted christ, recently and am going to church. can i take communion or do i have to be "baptised"?

Answer 1

Baptism is a public admission that you have accepted Jesus Christ as your own personal Lord and Savior from all your sins. It is an obedience factor that comes after you have been saved from all your sins. When you go into the baptismal waters, it is saying : "My sins have all been washed away." When you come up out of the baptismal waters it is saying: "I stand here before you washed of all my sins by the blood Jesus Christ shed for me at Calvary." "I am now a believer and follower of Jesus Christ." In most churches you can take communion whether or not you have been baptized.

Answer 2

You have not defined what you mean by "accepting Christ." The Bible says that in order to become a Christian, you must not only believe, but be baptized in order to wash away your sins (Acts 22:16) and be saved (1 Peter 3:21). If you have not done this in a Biblical manner, then according to the Bible you are not saved.

Nowhere does the Bible say that baptism is a 'pubic confession of our conversion' or 'an outward sign of an inward grace.' Those are the words of men; the Bible says that baptism is for the purpose of remitting our sins (Acts 2:38).

If the church you are attending isn't teaching what the Bible says, find one that does. Click the link below, and go to the "Links" section for a directory of Bible-teaching churches.

Answer 3

This is something you would want to talk to your pastor or another church leader about. But there is no biblical reason why you can't start taking communion now.
BAPTISM
I would certainly encourage you to talk with your pastor about baptism. Baptism is a public sign that you have now put your faith in Christ and are taking an open stand for Him.

It also is a sign that Jesus has now washed away all your sins. Think of it: You have been cleansed of every sin you've ever committed, because of what Jesus Christ did on the cross for you! You aren't saved because of anything you have done; you are saved only because you have put your faith and trust in Christ and what He has already done for you. The Bible says Christ "saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit" (Titus 3:5).
No matter who we are or what we have done, God still loves us and wants to forgive us if we will but turn in faith to Christ. This has been your experience—and it can be the experience of every person reading this.

Answer 4

no- Communion is the acknowledgment of Christ did for you.
Baptism is publicly acknowledging your acceptance of Christ-
You could go your whole earthly life without being Baptized in the Church and without partaking of communion- does that mean you are not a Christian, I think not.
When you take communion in Church- it should be a solemn, humbling act of love on your part. Coming before the Lord and realizing with His body and blood, He made the way for you/us.
That is what I think.

Answer 5

There are two types of baptism - baptism by water (as John did) and baptism by the Holy Spirit. Baptism by the Holy Spirit or "being born again" (John 3:3 and 3:5) is often explained as accepting and obeying Jesus as Lord and Savior. You take on a new identity and become a new person when accepting Christ. Accepting the body and blood of Christ should be done whole heartily - knowing that you have accepted Jesus as your Savior.

Answer 6

It doesn't sound "silly" to me, it is a legitimate question.
I believe that baptism happens in your heart when Christ enters it...the public dunking doesn't really do anything to you personally but get you wet...it serves as a sort of a public "New Birth Announcement". Jesus saw fit to make such a public Announcement, before going off into the desert to seek out the Enemy and declare open war on him. I believe we, too, ought to make this public Announcement, if only to alert this Enemy that we are under His protection....
Different churches have different rules about whether you can take communion before baptism. Follow your own conscience.....

Answer 7

Judging by the way you said communion, I am assuming that you are catholic/christian. You usually have to be baptized first in the catholic religion. You can accomplish this by speaking to the preist or the church office and they will set you up with some minor classes and scedule your baptism. After that, you can do the same to have your first communion.

Answer 8

Depends on the church you attend. If it is Catholic, they want you to be sprinkled (baptized) first, but in many the thought is that it is a symbol and you are welcome to partake of it even if you are not yet baptized, (immersed). Baptize means to immerse, not just sprinkle. How can you die, be buried and rise again with just a few drops of water sprinkled over your head? Jesus gave the example that we should be buried in the water as a symbol of the death of the old man of sin and then arise anew with the new body of purity and grace. Some will also say you have to be a member of the church to partake in the communion. So best to ask the preacher or priest before you do or just go ahead if that is what you choose to do. We should answer to God, not to any man, so if God urges you to go do it without asking permission first, go for it and listen to God, not any man. Read the bible and see what it says.

Answer 9

Hi there, it reallly depends on ther church. I go to a United Church and you can take communion whenever you want (baptised or not)...But I believe I remember my father telling me that you must be baptised in some churches (Catholic I think).
And if you think you are ready for it, talk to your minister/ preacher about getting baptised, its never too late.

Answer 10

Baptism is not a required for salvation, but it is something you should do. It is your way of announcing to the community that you have died to self and arose to new life in Christ. I am not sure what assembly you are attending, but in ours, any believer may share in communion as long as they are in a right relationship with God and with their fellow believers.