what's up with a preacher who refuses to baptize a confessed sinner who believes in Jesus?

Answer 1

Given the question "confessed sinner who believes," such a refusal sounds wrong. It sounds as if the preacher is substituting his own judgment for that of his god. Wildly inappropriate.

Answer 2

Not all Preachers are called to baptize. Even Paul said he was not called to baptize and had only baptized a few.

As an Evangelist alot of times we do not baptize, we leave that up to the local denominations.

Sometimes the Preacher knows that the person wanting to be baptized has not changed his ways and is still knowingly practising a certain sin which should be stopped.

I am in that situation right now, I refuse to baptize a man because of what he is still doing.

Baptism is a very serious thing and I will not not take part in baptizing some one who refuses to stop committing a blatant sin.

Answer 3

I don't know of any legitimate preacher who will refuse to baptize a confessed sinner who believes in Jesus. Unfortunately, some who claim to be true"preachers of the word of God" are not, and do not know the Bible as they should, and don't do the right thing. But one who does will see the heart of one who wishes to be saved. There is more to being baptized than just the act...one must see that they are wrong in their ways, be truly repentant fot their sins, confess them, and believe in the true word of God. This is the only way that I can see that a preacher won't baptize someone, if they won't follow all steps to become a born again Christian....

Answer 4

Dear Wayne,

In all fairness you probably need to provide a little bit more on this.

The only reasons i can think of that a preacher would not baptize a believer who wanted to be baptized immediately would be:

1) That preacher is not ordained to baptize.

2) Some churches require people who want to be Baptized to take Baptism classes so they can understand what Baptism means biblically. There are some people who believe that you get Baptized to get salvation (which is not the case) but you get Baptized to identify with the death and the life of Christ and to publicly testify that you want to live for Christ.

Other than that as long as there is water, don't see any reason why it shouldn't happen.

Hope that helps. Kindly,

Nickster

Answer 5

Any preacher who won't baptize a sinner who has confessed Jesus' name probably has a personal problem with the person; why, I don't know, but he needs to get over himself and go ahead and baptize that person.

Answer 6

Honestly, there's no telling these days. I was just saying to my fiancee earlier today that it is always the flaky and false preachers that get the press, not the good ones. If this is happening to you, seek a second opinion. If the person's heart is in the right place, that is literally ALL that matters to God.

Answer 7

This seems to be a little odd to me. As I read the Bible we must be confessed sinners in order to be baptised:

And Peter said to them, Repent and be baptized, each of you on the name of Jesus Christ to remission of sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
(Acts 2:38)

But it is not enough to simply confess,the sins but repent of them as well. We must turn from them.

Answer 8

One of my friends had her doctor refuse her request for birth controls pills because her doctor didn't approve of her engaging in casual sex. People are subject to their own interpretations of their values especially if they are influenced by religion. If that person is really set on baptism, they should find a different preacher. Although the idea of a Christian church turning away someone for admitting they have sinned is quite absurd, providing that person is at least seeking forgiveness.

Answer 9

If the person is truly repentant, there is no reason why he or she can't be baptized. Note: You don't need a preacher to baptize you.

Answer 10

I think you made this up! This is what pastors and other clergy do, take people on faith. In the unlikely event that said preacher felt the sinner was insincere in their repentance, then he should be applauded for standing up for his moral convictions.