Baptism discussion.

[IntoTheCrimsonSky]

Sarah,

You said you studied the Amazing Facts course, and yet you said you do not know much about the bible. I don't see how that's possible. The AF studies are GREAT! Unless you didn't really follow the course. What are your questions? I don't see you ask questions or participate in bible discussions.

Yes, it really is great. However, one cannot truely judge truth untill they have sat back and read the scriptures on their own. I am still working through the Bible for the first time, thusly my point about not knowing enough to really judge. I guess I've probably read about half if you put the books from within it together.

As for bible discussions and such..the reason is more of a time constriction than anything there. Especially being a mod now, which sort of came at the same time as things picked up offline. I always have some discussion going with someone, though..and have covered probably a hundred or more questions with a very devoted SDA in the past.

About your take on EGW and the baptism, I can't say I'm offended, but I'm definitely taken back by it. You can't go by what's been said here. If you have not read any of her writing, you are not in the position to judge.

I wanna be clear on something, I've read very little in the way of the critisism of EGW from here or any other source. I purposely skip that kind of stuff, because I know I am in no place to judge her. So it's not an influence type reaction.

I have read some of her writings, parts of Desire, Controvery, and all of Steps. I've also heard a fair amount of positive stuff in regards to her, as well as quite a few studies with a good friend on her and why she is believed to be a prophet. Again, it all really comes down to personal understanding at this point, though. When I know my whole Bible I can better judge her writings.

(There is a background to why I have issues trusting her also, but I think God's helping me to keep that out of things more now)

Lastly, Jesus said except a man be born of water and of the spirit, he can not enter into the kingdom of God.

True, but is it not that ones heart is circumsized that matters the most? What is inside, the intention? He knows I have a desire to do it, I'm just waiting for a sign in when and where.

If you have issues that you can not be baptised by the adventist church, you might have to start looking for another church. I'm sorry that I have to say this to you, but this is the truth.

Feel free to reply to this post or PM me. God bless!

Hey, if someone can point me to a church that doesn't ask for anything beyond accepting Christ and wanting to follow God in the baptism vows, I'm in. Otherwise, I'm very happy to be an SDA.

 

[tall73]

Hey, if someone can point me to a church that doesn't ask for anything beyond accepting Christ and wanting to follow God in the baptism vows, I'm in. Otherwise, I'm very happy to be an SDA.

If you are serious I am sure I could find you one.

You could always join the Adventist Church later by profession of faith as they recognize baptism by immersion.

 

[mva1985]

correct NE, and DL you are probably correct, the churches we attend are different....as I said the vows are always read and affirmed prior to the person or persons being dipped....

Every church I have been to is the same way. Vows first and then baptism.

 

[IntoTheCrimsonSky]

If you are serious I am sure I could find you one.

You could always join the Adventist Church later by profession of faith as they recognize baptism by immersion.

Thanks, Tall. At the moment I'm not able to even attend my own church, and probably wont be able to untill next May, but I would certainly be interested if you happen to know of any!

I've emailed my Pastor to ask what he requires at mine, too. I'll let you know how that goes, okay?