I want baptism now!! why wait? it may be too late!

[tateziwin]

I am just a bit frightened that what if the Lord returns next Tuesday or tomorrow and I haven't been able to get baptised due to the 'annual' intake not taking place whenever..
Will I still get to heaven if i'm not baptised?
Tateziwin <--- who has a surprising amount of questions popping up!

 

[12volt_man]

Baptism is not a requirement for salvation.

 

[JillLars]

The Lord knows our hearts, and he knows if you've truly accepted him or not.

 

[ChiRho]

annual intake? Please define what you mean.


ChiRho

 

[Wilfred of Ivanhoe]

Tateziwin,

You must have had baptism to be saved, fear greatly for your soul if you cannot relate to this passage, 1 Peter 3:21.

And this prefigured baptism, which now saves you, not the washing off of physical dirt but the pledge of a good conscience to God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Therefore, do not fear for your soul if you merely speak of the baptism of water. Do get baptised when you can, but do not put your trust of salvation in this baptism of water; only upon the Lord Jesus Christ.

 

[JVAC]

I am just a bit frightened that what if the Lord returns next Tuesday or tomorrow and I haven't been able to get baptised due to the 'annual' intake not taking place whenever..
Will I still get to heaven if i'm not baptised?
Tateziwin <--- who has a surprising amount of questions popping up!

No one in thier right mind should deny baptism. If this truly troubles your soul, then let no man or demon stand in your way.

If a church will not baptize you maybe you should think of another church, at least for baptism. If it comes down to it, you may just need to get another person and have him/her Baptize you.

I can't believe that a church would deny someone this Holy Sacrament. It is only the devil who doesn't want us to be baptized.

-James

 

[ChiRho]

I am just a bit frightened that what if the Lord returns next Tuesday or tomorrow and I haven't been able to get baptised due to the 'annual' intake not taking place whenever..
Will I still get to heaven if i'm not baptised?
Tateziwin <--- who has a surprising amount of questions popping up!

JVAC is completely right. Go now! Run to the font and be Washed. If your desire is to be Baptized, then find the nearest Lutheran Church and speak to the Pastor of your desire. You will not be turned away. Be Washed and ask questions later. If you decide later, for any reason, that it was not a valid Baptism, and if we (Lutherans) are wrong, then simply, your hair was washed. You cannot lose. Praise Be To Christ!

Pax Christi,

ChiRho

 

[Yitzchak]

The thief on the cross next to Jesus was promised eternal life even though obviously he had no chance to be baptized. I look at this as special circumstances though. The Lord does on occasion make exceptions contrary to popular belief. But taking advantage ofsuch exceptions is not looked upon with favor. Therefore, do not fear but do everything in your power to get baptized as soon as possible.

 

[EdmundBlackadderTheThird]

Have whoever led you to Christ baptize you, I baptized my wife and it was an awesome experience. It was totally wonderful.

 

[tateziwin]

>>>Have whoever led you to Christ baptize you<<<

hmmm...I wonder whether Newsboys & Third Day will be up for that??

 

[LynneClomina]

>>>Have whoever led you to Christ baptize you<<<

hmmm...I wonder whether Newsboys & Third Day will be up for that??

hey, y'know? contact them! even if they cannot do so, it would probably bless their hearts to have the request.