Is it right that a person who claims to be Christian, has not had 2 of their 3 children baptized? This person also boasts about how she is able to speak in tounges, and has a profound knowledge of the bible.
2007-09-12 14:59:32 · 10 answers · asked by gowpet 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Some people believe in baptism before the person is called by the spirit, generally at birth. You could call it a dedication, but, it is more than that. It is more like a commitment by the congregation and the family to raise the child in Christ.
Others believe that baptism of water should only follow baptism of the spirit.
I have seen people baptized and receive the spirit at their baptism.
I am of the opinion that people should get their children baptized when God calls them to do it, or when God calls the child to be baptized.
As for speaking in tongues, according to Paul speaking in tongues benefits the person, not the church.
2007-09-12 15:12:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If she is boastful about speaking in tongues, I would be doubtful of her claims of being a "good Christian" and might also be doubtful of her claiming to have a profound knowledge of the Bible. (The last is easily tested by looking up parts of Kings 1 and 2 relating to Elijah and Elisha and asking her about them. If her knowledge is as in-depth as she is representing she should easily be able to answer the questions of whether these two prophets raised people from the dead -- they did BTW)
As for not having 2 of 3 of her children baptized, she might belong to a sect that does not practice infant baptism so I would not use that as a criterion to judge her claims.
2007-09-12 22:09:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anne Hatzakis 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A Christian parent should be teaching their children about God, taking them to services. They should be explaining to their children what baptism is, who qualify for it, and why it is necessary to be baptized. After that, the children must make their own decision as to whether they want to do this. Maybe this parent has done all of the above, but his/her two children have decided that they don't want to be baptized- Acts 2:38,41; 16:30-34; 18:8
The parent is not at fault unless the children were not taught about God.
2007-09-12 22:19:13 · answer #3 · answered by catgrl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The significance of the baptism of a child is not specifically something taught by Christ in the Bible. Baptizing infants is a tradition or doctrine practiced by many Christian religions....just as is the baptism of people who have reached the age of accountability is a tradition or doctrine of some other Christian religions. Each church body or denomination sets its own understanding and "rules" regarding this practice. Because of that fact alone, baptism must be the choice of the individual...whether adult or the parents of an infant or young child. It is according to their own beliefs.
The Bible (to my knowledge) does not specify how or when a person is to be baptized...or whether or not it is by the spirit...or exclusively by being immersed in water. Again, the interpretation is left to the individual denomination. Apparently your friend does not feel that baptism of a child is necessary and that is her choice to make.
2007-09-12 22:14:35 · answer #4 · answered by Poohcat1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is right that she does not force it on her children. I'm an atheist and guess what my kids are. Not atheist. I won't even let them claim that until they look into religion.
Baptizing children is just a ritual to try to keep paying bodies in the pews. You have no right to judge her and would not do so if you knew a quarter of what she does about the bible.
2007-09-12 22:06:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It dsoesn't do any good to "have your children baptized".
They have to be old enough to know moral right from wrond ( the age of accountability) and then THEY have to make the decision to be baptized.
You can't force someone to be baptized. It doesn't work that way.
But tongue speaking?.........I'm a doubtin' that.
Knowledge of the Bible doesn't do you any good if you use that knowledge wrong.
2007-09-12 22:08:17 · answer #6 · answered by kenny p 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
At my church, we don't baptize until at least thirteen years of age. Baptism is more meaningful when a person realizes why they are doing it and its an outward expression of THEIR faith, not the faith of their parents.
However, it does sound like she might struggling with the sin of pride. Sometimes it is easy to glorify ourselves instead of glorifying God. Remember not to judge her, because we're all guilty of SOMETHING.
2007-09-12 22:18:37 · answer #7 · answered by ◦Delylah◦ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he or she hasn't had their children baptized or taught them about God then that person is not practicing the Christian religion. and pride is also the deadliest sin.
2007-09-12 22:20:43 · answer #8 · answered by i'll sing in the darkness... 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think that it is great that she is allowing her children to make their own choice regarding baptism. Who are you to judge her? Can you see her heart? No one can but God. Let's let Him do His job.
2007-09-12 22:08:26 · answer #9 · answered by The Apple Chick 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This person sounds like a lying sack of poo.
2007-09-12 22:03:50 · answer #10 · answered by chazzychef 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋