Is baptism a requirement?

[JLB777]

no, Paul is explicit to the Ephesians, One faith, ONE Baptism.

Are there three gods or one God?


For there are three that bear witness in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one. 1 John 5:7

 

[JLB777]

no, Paul is explicit to the Ephesians, One faith, ONE Baptism.
this is a reference to the Sacrament of Confirmation.

So, you are free to believe this novel inention of men(three baptisms), but I'll stick with Paul amd the Church.

Sacrament of Confirmation???

No such thing in the scripture.

The word of God is the Gospel message of Christ.

Please read what the scriptures say.


But when they believed Philip as he preached the things concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized. Then Simon himself also believed; and when he was baptized he continued with Philip, and was amazed, seeing the miracles and signs which were done.

Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them, who, when they had come down, prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit. For as yet He had fallen upon none of them. They had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. Acts 8:12-17

 

[concretecamper]

Sacrament of Confirmation???

No such thing in the scripture.

YOU posted the scripture that tells us about the Sacrament of Confirmation, not me.

 

[JLB777]

YOU posted the scripture that tells us about the Sacrament of Confirmation, not me.

Please show me the phrase “Sacrament of Confirmation” in Acts 8?

 

[Bro.T]

To become a member of the Christian Church, must you be baptized with water?

What constitutes a proper baptism?

If it is NOT required, what is, and what does baptism do or what is the meaning of it?

"Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, men and brethren, what shall we do? Then Peter said unto them, "repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." (Acts 2:38).

If we truly love God, then we will obey "Every word" that proceeds out of his mouth (Matthew 4:4). Baptism is one of those words. In order to be baptized, certain events must take place: You must give up a lifestyle where sin has dominion, (ruler ship) over you. Sin according to 1 John 3:4, Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression (breaking) of the law. You must be taught "The Word", before you can adhere to God's commandments (judgments\statues). These laws are found in the Holy Bible; beginning with Genesis and ending with Revelation. You must believe what the bible says and finally, you must confess that Jesus is Lord. Once this has been accomplished, you are qualified to be baptized in the name of Jesus.

Anyone that is not baptized is a person with their sins yet upon them, because it is the baptism that washes away our past sins. "And now why tarriest thou? Arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord." (Acts 22:16): Remember, before his crucifixion, Jesus told his disciples that his time (death) is not yet come; He also informed them that their time (death) can come at any moment. Brothers and sisters I beg of you, don't delay your baptism.