catholic encyclopedia: baptised in the father,son and holy spirit is a sacrament making you a member of christ and incorporated with the church, baptism gives you remission of all sin and all punishment due for sin, if you sin later on than confession penance absolution. did you know this?
2007-12-11 09:22:42 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
That's right
God bless you
2007-12-11 09:58:09 · answer #1 · answered by Mosa A 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Baptism is a public declaration of your decision to live for God. There is nothing in baptism that offers remission of sin. That work was completed by Christ's atoning sacrifice on the Cross. Instead of reading an encyclopedia written by men my friend, try reading the Bible, breathed by the Lamb of God. You will find all of your answers there.
2007-12-11 09:31:51 · answer #2 · answered by Jouvert 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I believe that baptism is a way of showing the world and God that you believe in God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. I also believe that sin is between you and God and no one else really needs to be involved with it other than for conscience clarifying reasons. I also don't think babies should be baptized because a baby can't make the choice to follow God.
2007-12-11 15:31:32 · answer #3 · answered by Will Bleed For Kicks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you saying that Baptism absolves you of all sin even afterwards? Baptism is a remission it allows entry into the kingdom of heaven however we are still indebt when is comes to our sin, it's not a free ticket just and step in the process of reconcillation with God. That's why "works" (justification) is necessary.
2007-12-11 09:30:25 · answer #4 · answered by mark b 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am baptist. I don't know about all that Catholic stuff. What I do know is that baptism is an outward expression of your faith in Jesus Christ. It does not get you to heaven. Only accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior can do that. Oh and Jesus died for my sins so I don't have to do penance, just ask Jesus for forgiveness.
God bless
2007-12-11 09:30:54 · answer #5 · answered by knight_janette 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
WHat if a person goes through the motion due to family affiliation and culture and yet go not believe or accept Christ as the savior and Lord? Is he saved?
2007-12-11 09:34:29 · answer #6 · answered by Traveler 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baptisim.Well its the death of the flesh and the beging of a spiritual life.
I don't know about confession penance,theres no such thing in the bible.
2007-12-11 09:27:25 · answer #7 · answered by Seb 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No I disagree, baptism is just a symbol of your faith in God. Stepping into a pool of water or having water splashed on your forehead doesn't save you from sin, only God can do that.
2007-12-11 09:30:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Baptism is the identification with the Death, Burial, and Resurrection of Jesus.
2007-12-11 09:27:12 · answer #9 · answered by that_was_easy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes-that is the Catholic definition.
2007-12-11 09:30:15 · answer #10 · answered by Higgy Baby 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A meaningless primitive superstitious ritual.
2007-12-11 09:28:38 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋