don't you have to be baptized underwater to recieve the Holy Spirit?
2007-05-20 05:24:30 · 14 answers · asked by bbostedor 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Oy. Many varied responses on this one, apparently. To begin with, baptizo is the word used in the greek, which means 'to immerse', 'to dunk', etc. It's not a confusing word. When the King James bible was written, instead of translating 'baptizo' as 'immerse', they made up new words 'baptize, baptism, etc.' - to avoid ticking off the king, who was baptized the good old fashioned Catholic way, with a sprinkling.
A great example is in Acts 8:36-38 - the conversion of the Ethiopian eunuch.
'As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, 'Look, here is water. Why shouldn't I be baptized? And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptized him.'
At minimum, we can conclude that (1) Philip believed and taught that baptism was important enough for the eunuch to stop the chariot, (2) a sprinkling wouldn't do (or else Philip was just really hot) - they had to get down in the water.
Acts 2:38
'Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.'
The Holy Spirit is an intense topic, but in terms of answering your question, this is the most appropriate verse.
2007-05-20 10:30:59 · answer #1 · answered by Rtay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you don't have to be baptized necessarily to receive the holy ghost... but to be baptized is sort of a commandment to Christians to symbolize their death to their old ways and a new birth in Christ. And being sprinkled with water is not the same either. Being sprinkled was not the intent of the baptism nor is it the meaning of baptism.
It can't be done with oil... that is being anointed a totally different thing.
2007-05-20 05:30:19 · answer #2 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
There are three Baptisms
1. the baptism in Christ coming to repentance.
2. the baptism of water which is a out word show of an inward work.
3. baptism with the holy spirit which someone lays hands on you and you receive the holy spirit, and yes you may use anointing oil.
read all about in the book of acts.
2007-05-20 05:31:49 · answer #3 · answered by Cookyduster 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The definition of Baptism is going under the water. Jesus did it and was Baptized by John the Baptizer. We are to follow Jesus.
To Selfno----When the thief ask to be with Jesus it was before he died.Christianity did not begin until his death.They were both still under the laws of the Old Testament.We do not know what paradise meant to Jesus.He did not say Heaven.
2007-05-20 05:30:17 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ Mel 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Remember the thief on the cross.... He received Jesus while hanging there and Jesus replied, "Today, you will be with me in Paradise." The thief did not have a chance to be baptized in the "dunking in the water" sense, but he was baptized with the blood of the lamb that was slain.
If you are able, then baptism is a symbolic acknowledgment of what you have chosen to believe and an outward profession of your faith that others might see your testimony and also be drawn to our Lord.
We are told to be baptized as believers, but the act (Or works) of baptism itself is not what saves us. Only Jesus' blood can do that.
2007-05-20 05:29:54 · answer #5 · answered by SelfnoSelf 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You baptize with water, NOT oil. No, you do NOT have to be baptized under water to receive the Holy Spirit.
2007-05-20 05:28:29 · answer #6 · answered by WC 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
A priest does not nessecarily have to baptize you. For example, in remote places in South America, if a child is born premature, sick, etc. - someoine that is not ordained may baptize the child & he/she will be free of original sin.
2007-05-20 06:19:30 · answer #7 · answered by hi. im danish. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Neither. You receive the Baptism of the Holy Spirit at conversion. Its not something you "do", its something you get. Of course this is "real' conversion, not just saying you are converted.
2007-05-20 05:29:33 · answer #8 · answered by Janet H 24 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Holy Spirit comes into your heart the minute you accept Jesus as your Saviour. Baptism has nothing to do with it. Its only an outward profession of your acceptance of Christ.
2007-05-20 05:27:28 · answer #9 · answered by Mulereiner 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
When I bought my first house I use holy water and said a small prayer as I slapped water on each window.
I did this to keep out evil from entering my home and hurting my family. And it works!
2007-05-20 05:31:50 · answer #10 · answered by SDC 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋