another Baptism Question??

Question

ok I want to get Baptised. I been thinking about it for a while now, and the big date is August 20th. Im a little concerned with myself, you see Im not a perfect person and Im afraid that I might give into temptation. Now when someone gets baptised are they suppose to be unhuman meaning no parties, no boyfriend, no social life but remain focused on the word of the bible. please help.....

now does this mean no sex at all. AT ALL!

Answer 1

Good choice. We are not saved by what we do, we get saved by the mercy and grace of God. Follow Jesus, He is the way. Ask forgivenes and wisdom and He will show you the way. : )

Answer 2

Where does it say in scripture that any of us has to be unhuman? The apostle Peter struggled with a few flaws after he was in full time apostolic ministry (he had a problem with gentiles, for which the Lord had to straighten him out).

Baptism is a rite which we show ourselves to have died to the former sinful lifestyle and resurrected into a life with Jesus. There is no demand for "perfection". We are still open to temptation (there is no sin in being tempted) and occasionally, we may yield to that temptation. That is why we need our Savior everyday.

I have been saved for over 30 years and was baptized over 30 years ago. I assure you - no perfection here. I did date and had a satisfactory social life. Parties were not out of the question, except that I avoided anything with drugs/alcohol, especially since I came from a home with alcoholic parents.

There are certains guidelines concerning dating - some recommend no dating at all. You can examine books like, "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" or others like it at a Christian bookstore. My kids don't date, per se, although they have gotten to spend time focused on an individual, but without all the trappings of dating. They also do no spend any "alone time" with the opposite gender - this opens up dangerous temptation.

Jesus attended parties, did He not? Where was His first recorded miracle? The wedding, water to wine thing, right? Weddings were a huge neighborhood deal. Jesus also attended other celebrations, I am sure. The key is that we are in the world and not of the world. This means that if we can safely attend a party, without drinking or using drugs and no "hooking up", there is no wrong done. There is no scripture that says we are to completely separate ourselves from society. But other scriptures show various aspects of conduct which honor the Lord and keep us safe.

As far as being focused on scripture, if you are a morning person and can spend at least 15 minutes with the Lord in the morning, try this for a start. Spend the first 5 minutes reading the Bible - wherever you feel led to read. Through a book a chapter a day, or you can use a devotional guide. The next 5 minutes, poor your heart out to the Lord, since He is the most trusted Friend ever. The final 5, listen and see if He has anything to say. Keep a journal to write down what He says personally, or what you believe He shows through scripture.

Don't sweat it, kid. If perfection were a mandate, we would all be in a lot of trouble. We must rely on the Holy Spirit to guide us and we should strive toward Godly living. But, human as we are, we blow it. God gives grace in His mercy and we have the chance to get things right through repentance. He is patient and loving. He wants us to be without sin, but knows that we all have a long way to go and is available to show us how to "get it right". Even if it takes years.

Sex is good. It is meant for the marriage bed, though. My wife and I never regretted waiting. After marriage, you have someone who is committed to you for life and the two can enjoy one another as much as they please.

Answer 3

Absolutely not - baptism is just an outward sign of your inward commitment to Jesus. If you read your Bible. you will find that there were some pretty messed up characters that God used in mighty ways. I think its awesome that you want to get baptised, shows you understand the importance. I think the concerns that you have about the possibility of giving into temptation shows your heart is in the right place, but God doesn't want you to be unhuman and He knows your heart. So my opinion is to give yourself a break, keep pursuing God and know you or I will not be perfect this side of heaven.

Answer 4

You are still human, and can still make mistakes. You can still go to parties and have a social life. Go to social events where you would want to take your pastor, your youth pastor, youth group so on and so. Does that mean you should be taking part in alcohol, drugs, sex and all that sort of sinful lifestyle that seems to be everywhere in the world. No, you should not be part of that lifestyle. I myself used to drink alcohol(alot), smoke cigarettes, hang out in bars, pool halls, dance clubs, all my friends were drug users. But I got saved and baptised April 2000, and I lost all interest in all of that. I now think of all that as disgusting and smells terrible. I now have more than what I had then. I have a wife, 4 beautiful children, sold my house for a profit, debt free, serving my country as a medic in the army. My friends back home, still the same as before 8 years later. I did not even have a house in 1999.

Answer 5

Baptism is a symbol not a oath.A person that gets baptized thinking that he is now saved and will go to heaven can be misled.There are people that tend to think you get baptized first then you are saved.You do just the opposite You get saved first then you get baptized.You can be saved without being baptized but the lord wants you to declare it to the world ,or your church.For example when you get married you say your vows and you declare it to God and others with a kiss and the wedding rings are a symbol of your love to each other and your commitment to each other.When you confess that you are a sinner, repent of your sin's,ask Jesus into your heart, and turn your life over to him.You are now saved Baptism is a symbol of your love and commitment to Jesus.It is very much like a marriage will you try to do right unto Jesus like you would your husband.(yes)will you mess up and have to ask 4 forgiveness at times(yes)but Jesus will never forsake you,and by the grace of God you will be forgiven,and by the blood of Jesus you will be saved from the wages of sin.And just like a marriage Jesus is there for the taking it is up to you the more you put into it the more you get back, only Jesus will never betray or fail you. fail you

Answer 6

Baptized? Girl, it sounds like you had better get saved! Accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. Live a holy life, as He told us to do. Follow the commandments. If you are not married, then sex is considered fornication. Getting baptised means absolutely nothing, without following Jesus Christ. You might as well just go jump in the creek. It would mean about as much.

Answer 7

hello. i wish u Godspeed.

what is baptism. it is the outward expression of having accepted Jesus as ur savior. Acts 2:28
it is obediance to Jesus commands Mt 28.
it is following the way shown to us by the apostles and their teaching.
it is shedding the old sinful man, being dead to sin and satan and alive to Jesus, by partaking in his death, burial and resurrection. (rom 6)

if u hv accepted Jesus as ur savior and Lord then the next is to baptise and partake of Lord's Table. forget not t read the bible and pray everyday, as often as u can.

it does not mean u never go for parties, do not hv a boyfriend, no social life etc. it means worldly pleasure is not all consuming passion. u can go out and have fun provided it is not immorality u r thinking of. premaritial sex is definitely a big NO. but then if u love Jesus really u wud want to please him

we christains hv fun, but we often loose a lot of our ungodly friends b'cos we do not follow in their footsteps. we cannot follow God and satan. be loving to all yet form good friendship with Godly people so u will hv a social life.

hope this helped. hope to say welcome to the family after 20th

Answer 8

The symbolism in being Baptized is that you are following Christ's commandment to show the world that you are one of His followerd. Everyone will continue to make mistakes and sin as long as they are on earth. Baptism is a step in spiritual growth; it symbolizes the life that you left and your spiritual rebirth. As you go down into the water, it is as though you are spiritually dead, as you are submerged into the water, it symblizes Christ sacrifice on the cross, which allows us to be cleansed. As you rise out of the water, you are coming up as Christ rose out of the tomb. Baptism does not put a forcefield around us that keeps out temptation; if anything the temptation to sin increases. In order to avoid temptation, then just avoid the proximate occasion of sin( dont put yourself into situations that you know you will be tempted to sin in). Noone is perfect, ;)

If you have any questions about Baptism and how it will affect your life, you really should sit down and talk with your Pastor or Priest. They Should be able to explain anything you have questions about pretty clearly.

Answer 9

in case you dont have faith in any gods or the devil, so this is straight away so you might no longer have faith in heaven and hell. All i comprehend is, once you acquire Jesus on your existence to be your person Lord and savior then you definitely would be saved from hell. i've got faith there are 2 eternity the folk will spend after existence here on earth, the two in heaven and or in hell. you may desire to flow with, yet in finding out on there are particular issues so you might make certain to do, yet i think of this is not secure on your question anymore. Baptism is for the guy who has finished information some specific faith and so he be baptized. a toddler have no information yet, so i think of it grew to become into dedication, devoted to God.

Answer 10

It is through Baptism that we are "born again" (or "born from above") of "water and of the Spirit" (John 3:3-5).

The Old Covenant was entered into through circumcision; the New Covenant is entered into through Baptism.

Just as children were once circumsized as infants, they are now baptized as infants because the Kingdom of God, which is entered into through Baptism, most certainly includes them.

Baptism leaves an indelible mark on the soul, so one may be baptized only once.

The earliest extra-Biblical writing we have on the topic is the Didache, a 1st c. document known as "The Teachings of the Twelve Apostles." On the topic of Baptism, it reads:

But concerning baptism, thus baptize ye: having first recited all these precepts [i.e., all that is included in the Rite of Baptism], baptize in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, in running water; but if thou hast not running water, baptize in some other water, and if thou canst not baptize in cold, in warm water; but if thou hast neither, pour water three times on the head, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. But before the baptism, let him who baptizeth and him who is baptized fast previously, and any others who may be able. And thou shalt command him who is baptized to fast one or two days before.

If you believe in the Lord Jesus Christ but have not been baptized, be baptized as soon as possible, and have your children baptized, too!

"Ego te baptizo in nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti."

Answer 11

There is nothing wrong with parties or boyfriends, as long as you keep them in Biblical perspective. (i.e. not getting drunk, no pre-marital sex, etc...). The point of baptism is symbolic in that you are dying to yourself and becoming a new person in Christ Jesus. You should read your Bible everyday and obey what it says, but that does not mean that you can't have a social life.