2007-07-21 11:37:52 · 17 answers · asked by kwtechno 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
forget religions and be spiritual
2007-07-21 11:41:18 · answer #1 · answered by zee zee 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The Lord never once commanded anyone to be baptized. He commanded His disciples to go and baptize. Should a follower of Christ identify themselves in the manner, You bet without delay! He wouldn't have commanded it done if He didn't think it was important. What does He command? He commanded us to believe. In that faith He recreates us as His children, giving us Life... So MUST you be baptized, No.. Should you be... YES! Jim
2007-07-21 18:47:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, theoretically between the moment you receive Jesus and the moment you get close to the water, there are a lot of events that may take your life for instance a compete strike or even a lightning bolt. So...
2007-07-21 18:45:39 · answer #3 · answered by Even Haazer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To refuse baptism is to deny a covenant between God and His own. No OT Jew would think of letting someone join the faith and not receive the mark of circumcision. Why should baptism be any different?
2007-07-23 22:35:39 · answer #4 · answered by ccrider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baptism is necessary to salvation, because without it we cannot enter into the kingdom of heaven.
John 3:3-5 "Jesus answered and said to him: Amen, amen, I say to thee, unless a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus saith to him: How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born again? Jesus answered: Amen, amen, I say to thee, unless a man be born again of water and the Holy Ghost, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God."
Matthew 28:19 "Going therefore, teach ye all nations: baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost."
Acts 2:38-39 "But Peter said to them: Do penance: and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of your sins. And you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is to you and to your children and to all that are far off, whomsoever the Lord our God shall call."
2007-07-21 18:57:00 · answer #5 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Were the children of Israel baptizedeven though they passed thru the Red Sea on dry ground (1 Cor. 10:2)?
After re-reading soon, answer the question for yourself.
2007-07-21 18:45:06 · answer #6 · answered by jefferyspringer57@sbcglobal.net 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one is a "chirstain" of any description.
2007-07-21 18:42:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes one can,but if one is growing his his faith God will lead him to be baptized as an public proclamation of his faith and obedience.Onece you are baptized I bleieve God will work with you and on you more.I believe Satan doesnt mind people coming to Christ if they never do anything with it,like being bold.Like clairol christians ,where only their hair dresser knows for sure.
2007-07-21 18:46:24 · answer #8 · answered by Mr. Clean 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to be baptized in jesus name to receive the gift to make it to heaven. acts 2:38 says "then peter said unto them repent and be baptized in the name of jesus christ for the remission of your sins and ye shall receive the gift of the holy ghost."
2007-07-21 18:53:36 · answer #9 · answered by Jessica J 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes....but it is wise to get baptized if you can find a true bible-believing practicing church in these last days to do it for you.
2007-07-21 18:50:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Baptism is an act of disobedience and if you are not getting one on purpose then you are sinning. Dont wait to long to be baptised, do it as soon as possible.
2007-07-21 18:47:06 · answer #11 · answered by Ms DeeAnn 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋