I know in order for someone other than a preacher to baptize you they have to atleast be a christian and everybody says that you do not have to get this done at a church. My dad is saved and is a christian and there will be two witnesses, my mom and god, which to me is plenty enough. Would it be okay to do it this way?
2007-05-23 13:25:22 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
This is one of those things like getting your adult older brother to sign off on your report card. Yes, it is legal. But when you get to the pearly gates, and they are going over the paperwork, they'll cough politely and say, could you please take a seat? Then you'll wait while the bureaucracy mulls over the issue. Is your dad really saved, or is that how he presents to friends and family? Does the pool have urine in it, or has it ever been urinated in? Will your wet t-shirt arouse unholy thoughts in your father's mind?
I'm not objecting. I'm just saying that you are better off doing it by the book. I am sure that your dad is saved, the pool is clean, and your shirt will not get wet. I'm just pointing to the kinds of questions it could raise at judgment time.
Bottom line: When your soul is at stake, don't be messin' around!
2007-05-23 13:35:54 · answer #1 · answered by elmeroguapo 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
While it would be "OK" if your Dad is a born again Christian and if circumstances were such that you didn't have a local church to go to to be baptized at, baptism is a public declaration of one's faith. While your mother and God would be two witnesses if you really trust in Jesus then you should want some people outside of your family to know about it too. At the church I attend a parent can join one of their children in the baptismal pool and perform the ceremony if they want to.
2007-05-23 20:33:23 · answer #2 · answered by Martin S 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't expect a "yes" vote if you are Reformed/Presbyterian! The Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 27, IV: There are only two sacraments ordained by Christ our Lord in the Gospel; that is to say, Baptism, and the Supper of the Lord: neither of which may be dispensed by any, but by a minister of the Word lawfully ordained.
I won't bother with the Scripture references, you can look them up for yourself with a simple search. But everyone else seems happy with your decision, and if I'm not mistaken my own Baptist pastor allowed and encouraged what you're proposing.
2007-05-27 00:21:59 · answer #3 · answered by ccrider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, it is okay! The bible says that baptism is an act of a good conscience towards God. That's the only thing you need: your conscience towards God. Jesus did many miracles saying "be it done according to your faith". You have faith! And your baptism will be witnessed by God Himself. I think it is lovely and wonderful that your family is going to baptize you. What an unforgettable experience that will be!
2007-05-23 20:33:36 · answer #4 · answered by godcr8dyou 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can be Baptized any way you want and in any name you want
Once my brother and some other Ministers went out into a lake and Baptized each other in all the names named so that they were sure they did it right
2007-05-23 20:32:18 · answer #5 · answered by Gifted 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Preacher has to Baptize you!
YOUR Father is the Best ONE!
YOU GO GIRL..... and Thank you Dad for ME!
In Christ,
Roger R.
Pinellas Park,
Florida, USA
http://home.att.net/~roger459
2007-05-23 20:29:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!! Praise the Lord!
Yes, certainly. There's nothing in Scripture that specifies witnesses or anything. Any Christian can baptize any new Christian.
Welcome to the household of faith!
2007-05-23 20:36:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. You can be baptized by any Christian in any body of water, as long as they have the intent to baptize you into the Christian faith.
2007-05-23 20:29:56 · answer #8 · answered by ◦Delylah◦ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
In the ancient Church all baptisms were accepted as valid, even when they were performed by heretics (provided the baptism was done in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit).
2007-05-23 20:29:21 · answer #9 · answered by NONAME 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like an awesome thing to do with your parents.
Way cool, what an experience to share with them!
You go girl!
2007-05-23 20:31:18 · answer #10 · answered by Lil'witch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋