I mean as long as its blessed.
2006-09-07 17:03:16 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Does a baptism count if the only liquid available is whiskey?
2006-09-07 17:05:40 · update #1
I used to have a youth minister who would serve communion with Mountain Dew and Doritos. So any liquid could probably work, but there aren't many liquids besides water that I would want to be dunked in or sprinkled with. Most are just too sticky, as I'm sure you know Ms. Pearl Necklace ; ). Intriguing question though, even for the genuine Christians on here, unlike you and I.
2006-09-08 18:22:58 · answer #1 · answered by Nicole 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Baptism is "in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy spirit". (Matt 28:18-20) "In the name of" means by the authority of or according to the instructions of.
So what type of baptism did God authorize? What does the Bible teach and command?
The bible examples show a baptism that is a burial in water. (John's baptism - Matthew 3:16, John 3:23; Baptism as commanded by Christ and Apostles - Acts 8:36-38, Acts 10:47-48, 1 Peter 3:20-21)
(See also: Romans 6:3-13, Acts 2:38, Col. 2:12, Gal. 3:27, Mark 16:16)
There is currently only "one baptism" authorized by the word of God. (Eph. 4:5)
2006-09-09 09:11:13 · answer #2 · answered by JoeBama 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, but thank you for using the correct word,baptism. A christening is a naming ceremony. Only in case of impending death might a alternate fluid be used. In the case of infant baptism,in some denominations,if it is an emergency like above some denominations recognize saliva as an alternative to water. The requirements are to register the baptism with the Parent Church. Infants usually have sponsors who declare a confession of the Creed of the Church for the child. Adults who seek baptism confess the Creed themselves.
Some Apostles baptized in the Ocean others in fresh water. Still born infants are not baptized .
For exact directions consult the Pastor or Priest in your Parent Church since each denomination has its own procedure.
2006-09-07 17:20:55 · answer #3 · answered by timex846 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only examples we have in the Bible are baptisms in water (fully immersed - like in a river). Check out the story of the Ethiopian eunuch who got baptized in water and also the story of Christ's baptism in water. So I would say if we are following the Bible then we should use water.
Just curious but where in the world would you be where you could get to whiskey but couldn't get to water - since most of the world's surface is water? :) (not on a deserted island lol)
2006-09-07 17:11:07 · answer #4 · answered by desmartj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest that baptism with lighter fluid not take place near candles or other open flame. It really ought to be water for a baptism but it's symbolic anyway so I don't think substitutions would hurt anything.
2006-09-07 17:07:30 · answer #5 · answered by Kuji 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So for baptism, can you pretty much use any fluid?
Not really.
What do you mean by BLESSED?
River water that John the Baptizer used was not.
2006-09-07 17:07:30 · answer #6 · answered by whynotaskdon 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No it has to be water. Tap water, lake water, well water, ocean water, that kind of "fluid of choice" would work. Whatever kind of water would work as long as it's just water. :) :D
2006-09-07 17:17:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ummm...holy water's usually the "fluid" of choice.
2006-09-07 17:11:21 · answer #8 · answered by Billy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
water and an ordained minister and a clean heart to accept God and repentance
2006-09-07 17:06:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Inspiring or Scary ?
I thought you might find this inspiring or scary I'm not sure which? http://www.youtube.com/v/SmLhyPjHVes
2006-09-07 17:07:21 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋