If I was baptized as an Infant and always followed Christ, why should I be baptized again?

Question

I was baptized as an infant, yet I decided as a Young Child to be obedient and follow Christ and I publicly confirmed that in my teens. If I was baptized and always followed Christ, why should I be baptized again as an adult? Since it is God’s action, His free gift, how can we screw it up. Since it was God’s action, did He somehow mess it up??

Answer 1

you yourself have said it.. your baptism was invalid by reason of the fact that you later had to be 'confirmed'.

Answer 2

So, tell me what it meant as a child to be "Sprinkled"??? Do U even Remember it??? Did U "Comprehend" what was going on??? This is a Problem as my questions point out. What is "Meaningful" to an "Infant", How do They Exercise Their (Not Parents) "Positive Volition" to "Choose By Faith In Christ" to Become a "Christian"??? Many churches get the "Cart" Before the "Horse" for Wicked & Evil Motives They Have trying to "Keep" people from Birth "Locked In" to "Their Dogma" instead of the Gospel of Christ!!! As U mentioned "Confirmation in my Teens", I'll presume that was a "Mandatory Ritual" that U went through??? Was It Meaningful to U??? If Not, Do something that Is Meaningful to U as an Outward Sign, that U are a "Follower of Christ"! Christ set the Example for Christians by being Baptized Publicly, (again just a Ritual) BUT at an Age when He Knew What He was Doing & Committing Himself to!!! See the Difference here??? Now to "Tweak" Ur mind (Sorry)!!! Baptism is Not "Magic" or "Demanded" by Scripture, just Ur Desire to Share Ur Beliefs with the Rest of the World. Ur choice, God Bless. John

Answer 3

God didn't mess anything up. Baptism is an act of obedience to God. It is a public confession of your faith. It is symbolic of Christ's death, and resurrection.
I was also baptized as an infant, and went through confirmation of my faith when I was thirteen. However, since then, I have come to realize that the Bible has no reference to infant baptism, and how can an infant do something in obedience to God and understand what they are doing? Also,how can an infant confess publicly his or her faith in God? Although baptism DOES NOT SAVE YOU, it is an act of obedience.
I, myself was baptized again as an adult, and I want to tell you, I am so glad I did. It was in my heart to do so, and it meant so much. I really have no recollection of my infant baptism, nor my confirmation, but, I will never forget my adult baptism.

Answer 4

You should only get baptized if you know the reason why you're doing it.

Baptism is you deciding to publicly let everyone know that you're following Jesus now. That's it. As a baby you really haven't made that decision yet (infant baptisms aren't Biblical by the way).
If you're still following the Lord and want to make this public proclamation, I say go for it!

-B

Answer 5

The Bible is very clear about baptism. There are two points we all need to understand. (1) Baptism is to take place after a person has received Jesus Christ as Savior, trusting in Him alone for salvation. (2) Baptism is to be by immersion. The word baptize literally means to "immerse / submerge in water." Baptism by immersion is the only method of baptism that adequately illustrates what baptism symbolizes—believers dying, being buried with Christ, and being raised to newness of life (Romans 6:3-4).

With those two key points in mind, what about those who were baptized unbiblically? For the sake of clarification, let's divide this into two categories as well. First, in the instance of someone who was baptized before he/she became a Christian. Common examples of this are those who were baptized as infants, or those who were baptized later in life, but did not truly know Jesus as Savior when they were baptized. In these instances, yes, such a person definitely needs to be rebaptized. Again, the Bible states that baptism is post-salvation. The symbolism of baptism is lost if a person has not truly experienced salvation by faith in Jesus Christ.

Answer 6

because being baptized is a public testimony that you have been saved and want to live your life for christ. And since you weren't saved when you were born or a baby, then you need to be baptized again correctly, and for the correct reasons. That is not to say though, that you have to be baptized to go to heaven, it just simbolizes something, it is not the real thing. But I would suggest getting baptized again, and this time, for the right reasons.

Answer 7

I hope you're better than I was or the other people I know who were baptized as babies and then confirmed. I've read a lot of articles written defending both points of views. I can only speak for myself that although I'd gone through these ordinances, I didn't turn away from sin because no one in our church told me what God's standards were. The Bible says that:

"No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God's seed remains in him; he cannot go on sinning, because he has been born of God."(1 John 3:9)NIV and "We know that anyone born of God does not continue to sin; the one who was born of God keeps him safe, and the evil one cannot harm him."(1 John 5:18)NIV

So, once I became convicted of still being a sinner(attending church but not being a true follower of Jesus' teachings), after watching the 700 Club and receiving a healing through a word of knowledge, I asked the Lord into my heart and asked for forgiveness for living a sinful life. Later, after I studied the Scriptures about baptism, I became convinced that I needed to be re-baptized.

When Jesus said "Let the little children come to me" (Luke 18:15-16)NIV, you notice he didn't baptize them but blessed them although he baptized the adults who came to him.

I would suggest that you study the Scriptures about sin and find out if you're still sinning like I was (without conviction) and then decide.
"CONFESSING their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River."(Mark 1:5)NIV
"But when they believed Philip as he preached the good news of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women."(Acts 8:12)NIV

Answer 8

Get Baptized or don't get Baptized, follow your conscience and do everything for Gods Glory. God wants our "hearts" our faith, not our "works" The thief on the cross was never Baptized and He was covered by Gods Grace, through faith.
God Bless You...Peace.

Answer 9

The New Testament teaches one must repent in order to be baptized. This implies 'self awarness' that one has transgressed or sinned against the laws of life so to speak.
The infant is not self aware..
Do not be concerned about baptism.
Continue to live a good healthy life. Seek enlightment from within. Look into your heart where the life/light principal is anchored. Seek it's 'Source'. STAND UNDER THAT 'SOURCE'.
When you do your body will become 'lite' and you will ascend even as Jesus did.

Answer 10

depends as a child how you were baptized. was watered poured on you ? were you submerged? or like alot of people were you sprinkled with water.? many religions have decided that people need to be baptized as Jesus was baptizes that is with water being poured over you for the baptizism to be done correctly. baptism is God's free gift and God never messes up.

Answer 11

Once baptized you don't need to be baptized again, unless it's a symbolic thing.
When I visited Israel a few years ago I was "baptized in the Jordan river" that was only an affirmation of my faith.
As a Catholic on the night before Easter Sunday, we attend a special Mass where we are baptized again..that is to remove our sins, same as when I was in Israel, to remove my sins up to that point in my life.