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I'm 19 years old and grew up in a Methodist church. I recieved baptism by sprinkling as a child and went through a confirmation class to confirm my beliefs around 13. I am now at a non-denominational church (baptist influence) and visit at my girlfriends non-denominational church (pentecostal influence).

My question is, should I be baptized again by immersion and of my own desire (since my first baptism was my parents decision)?
 
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I personally don't think it matters that much and don't see the need to be baptised again. Was confirmation your choice? If so I most certainly would think being baptised again is pointless. Most churches will accept baptism regardless of how and when it was done. Baptist and baptist influenced won't. Acts 1:5 to me shows what kind of baptism is important (spirit baptism). In my view if water baptism was so important Jesus would have emphasised it here.
 
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Scripture says we are to be baptized after our salvation. Therefore, I was baptized after my salvation, even though I was baptized at birth and confirmed as a child. It is a public act of obedience and a public profession of faith. I encourage new believers to be baptized out of obedience. Some churches will not let a person become a member till they receive a believer's baptism.
 
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Baptism is an act of obedience toward the Lord. It is a public profession of your faith. I do not think that you could possibly believe in Jesus at 2 months or whenever the infants baptism is. So, if you feel convicted to make a true believers public profession of faith, then I would recommend it - it definately could not hurt anything to recommit your public allegience to the Lord, especially now that you have the knowledge to understand your committment.
 
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machazure

This is an issue that many Christians passionately disagree on. You will find equally valid arguments saying that there is a need for you to be baptized as a believer as well as saying that your infant baptism is sufficient. There are denominational differences about the nature of the ritual itself.

You need to prayerfully consider what God wants you to do in obedience to Him. You need to be confident that you made the right choice no matter what that is.
It seems a good opportunity for you to dig into His word and trust the Spirit to teach you what is necessary.
 
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[BIBLE][/BIBLE] The Great Commission

16Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."[BIBLE][/BIBLE]
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Mark 16:16
16Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned[BIBLE][/BIBLE]
Brother my prayer is that the Lord will lead you on his will for you and give you a right understanding of the scripture
 
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Blue Impulse said:
The answer to your question depends on if you believe in infant baptism or believers baptism.
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I agree here: One Lord, one faith, one baptism.​
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As long as you were baptised correctly, in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, you do not need to be baptised again {And it does not matter whether it was sprinkling or immersian, in my opinion}. ​
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.:Erin:.​
 
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A baptisim is not an act that is needed to get into heaven...no where in the Bible does it say you must be baptized to get into heaven, therefore baptisim as a baby is unneccisary. A baptisim is a public profession that a person understands that Jesus Christ died for the sins they did and that they have given their lives over to Him to do whatever His will may be for their lives. It is like a marriage cerimony...a public profession of a commitment that has already taken place. This can not happen for a baby, but it should happen for anyone who has made a commitment to Christ...otherwise it is like forever being engaged but never having the marriage cerimony. Yes, be baptized, solidify the commitment!
 
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