Why Do People Get Baptised?

Question

I'm a christian, my brother and sister have both been baptised but i have not why dose Jesus want us to get baptised

Answer 1

That is an EXCELLENT question.

The truth is that NO ONE KNOWS what went on in the baptism that John the Baptist and the disciples of Jesus were doing right in the beginning of their mission.

So you are asking a powerful question.

In my mind, this resource has the most accurate account of what was going on back then... and I can assure you, it is nothing at all like what we see today.

Answer 2

Baptism is an outward sign of an inward Grace.

However, its True meaning and essence has been lost to most of today's clergy, ministers and evangelists.

A True Baptism is an Immersion in the Holy Spirit - which brings one into Communion with God for the first time.

One cannot 'know' God, until one has received the Spirit - as in baptism.

Baptism has nothing to do with the ritual use of water, sprinkled on the head, splashed over you or if you are dipped in the river or a bath.

Baptism is Equivalent to the Jewish 'Mikvah' - but unfortunately the real essence of both is not taught in churches or synagogues any more.

Answer 3

Christian baptism, according to the Bible, is an outward testimony of what has occurred inwardly in a believer’s life. Christian baptism illustrates a believer’s identification with Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection. The Bible declares, “Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life” (Romans 6:3-4 NIV). In Christian baptism, the action of being immersed in the water pictures being buried with Christ. The action of coming out of the water pictures Christ’s resurrection.

In Christian baptism, there should be two requirements before a person is baptized: (1) the person being baptized must have trusted in Jesus Christ as Savior, and (2) the person must understand what baptism signifies. If a person knows the Lord Jesus as Savior, understands that Christian baptism is a step of obedience in publicly proclaiming his faith in Christ, and desires to be baptized – then there is no reason to prevent the believer from being baptized. According to the Bible, Christian baptism is simply a step of obedience, a public proclamation of one’s faith in Christ alone for salvation. Christian baptism is important because it is a step of obedience – publicly declaring faith in Christ and commitment to Him, and identification with Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection.

Recommended Resource: Believer's Baptism: Sign of the New Covenant in Christ by Schriener and Wright.

Answer 4

people get baptised when they are saved, it is a way to follow the word for one (it says it in the bible) and to be born again in the light of the lord for 2, to be washed of your sins for 3, to proclaim that you are ready to give yourself to the lord and to follow him no matter the situation for 4, and to show the love you have for jesus and kind of as a sign that your life will be renewed, refreshed, revived, greater in every aspect if you follow through with your baptism.

Answer 5

Its a ceremony filled with symbolism.
Most big events have some kind of official, ceremonial start.
Weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, funerals.
Baptism is supposed to be immersing in water.
Down you go and if the baptizer kept you under, you would die.
That means you die as to your former way of life.
You come back up to a new life, or new way of life.
You're not against symbolism, are you?

Answer 6

Rituals in religion tend to make a person more emotionally attached to it. Baptism is another such ritual.

Religion is not based on any reason, logic or evidence. So it has to concentrate on emotional hooks to gain and keep converts. Generally, if you can get a bunch of people to do something together, it binds the group closer. This particular ritual has the added benefit of having the parents take an oath to indoctrinate their child into the religious superstition. Children are especially prone to indoctrination and they will have a hard time shedding the superstition later in life.

Answer 7

Because he got baptised by one guy in the bible (I forgot his name) I only know his name in spanish : Juan

He came to teach us so in the bible we can find all the answers. You need to go to church and contact your minister. Do not get separated of Jesus Christ because he is our savior.

Pray and feel the presence of God. He is anywhere. He is here with us.

Peace

Answer 8

It is just an ancient ceremony that purifies and makes you aware that you have chosen to see yourself in that religion and can give you a fresh and new outlook on your self...like forgiving self and feel reborn. "wash away sins" it is like Christmas you can celebrate or not...it does not change the fact that you are a spirit living in a body and god loves you without a Christmas tree or having to be dunked!

Answer 9

Baptism is a sign of the covenant between you and God. It is a visible way God communicates grace, mercy and love to you. It's a way for you to demonstrate your commitment to God.

You should talk with your pastor about what it means to be baptized, and then you should explore whether you're ready to take that step or not. Good luck.

Answer 10

I am a catholic and all children should be baptised to confirm you are catholic and then you get confirmed. This is just a tradition and one has to stick to it I guess