One thing I've always wanted to do

[Cright]

not that my opinion matters (just the word)...

... but here it is...

If I were to join a church and I have been biblically baptized as a believer by immersion, I would NOT be baptized again... the bible says "one baptism", not one of each kind.

I was origanially baptized as an infant in the Catholic church... as I was too young to comprehend this it isn't a BELIVERS baptism, therefore I will be baptized next month, the way the bible states.
1 public
2 as a believer
3 by immersion
It just so happens that the pastor of the church I'm becomming a member of (and have attended for about 6 mts) is performing the baptism. I don't believe that he HAS to do it for it to be biblical... but should be someone who is well educated in the bible, the church law, the reasons for doing it and responisbilities that Christians have to follow Christ.

Please correct me if I have an incorrect understanding. This is how I have understood baptism throughout my studies.

God Bless,
Carina

 

[Asar'el]

not that my opinion matters (just the word)...

... but here it is...

If I were to join a church and I have been biblically baptized as a believer by immersion, I would NOT be baptized again... the bible says "one baptism", not one of each kind.

I was origanially baptized as an infant in the Catholic church... as I was too young to comprehend this it isn't a BELIVERS baptism, therefore I will be baptized next month, the way the bible states.
1 public
2 as a believer
3 by immersion
It just so happens that the pastor of the church I'm becomming a member of (and have attended for about 6 mts) is performing the baptism. I don't believe that he HAS to do it for it to be biblical... but should be someone who is well educated in the bible, the church law, the reasons for doing it and responisbilities that Christians have to follow Christ.

Please correct me if I have an incorrect understanding. This is how I have understood baptism throughout my studies.

God Bless,
Carina

I see the Lord has led you to this, and while I may feel different about some things, it so happens that what will occur is what I agree with - even if for slightly different reasons.

I believe elect parents can have their children baptized, as a sign of their (that is, the parent's) commitment of the children to Christ, and a pledge to teach them God's way; but when there is doubt as to why and how children are baptized (I myself was infant baptized in an orthodox church, by parents that we ... nominal... believers)... or when circumstances change along the way (for example, when one thing or another turns one away from the faith)... when a child is grown up, they may choose to be baptized as their own sign/ token of their pledge to Christ and His people (as I was baptized, when Christ turned my heart to Him). I believe those called and appointed to it should baptize - like the pastor of your church - and if you'd like to talk about that some time, I'd be glad to!

All in all, I wish you all the best for that special day!

 

[LuxPerpetua]

First, if Baptist teach it, then it must not be unbiblical. Why is re-baptizing somebody necessary? Because we want to to be true to the Scriptures and practice believer's baptism.

If I were to join the RCC, they would want to baptize me. And this would be re-baptism. This is probably true for Lutherans as well.

In case you are interested: Any baptism performed by an ordained minister using the trinitarian formula (which is used by Baptists) would be valid in any Lutheran church. Therefore, your baptism would be accepted by all Lutherans and no need to get resprinkled or redunked. I think the same is true of the RCC, but since I am not Catholic, I am not certain of this. Baptists are the only denom I know of that insists upon the rebaptism of those Christians baptized as infants even though the correct formula was used.

 

[theseed]

In case you are interested: Any baptism performed by an ordained minister using the trinitarian formula (which is used by Baptists) would be valid in any Lutheran church. Therefore, your baptism would be accepted by all Lutherans and no need to get resprinkled or redunked. I think the same is true of the RCC, but since I am not Catholic, I am not certain of this. Baptists are the only denom I know of that insists upon the rebaptism of those Christians baptized as infants even though the correct formula was used.

That's because it not the bibical practice of believer's baptism. Baptism needs to be biblically. If we accepted it, we would be hypocrites.

 

[LuxPerpetua]

I'm not saying that your way is incorrect (per forum rules) I was just stating that I don't think any other denom (at least not Lutherans) require rebaptism as you had previously stated.

 

[pgmike]

I would say yes when the qualifications of the Baptizer are in question. They don't know if it is done right. It also depends if you switch denominations or not. Baptist churches will accept baptisms from other Baptist churches.

Normal, doesnt always mean it is correct. This doesnt set right with me. The qualifications of the baptizer shouldnt be called into question if they would asked the person who was baptized and "if it was done right" shouldnt even enter teh conversation.

 

[theseed]

I'm not saying that your way is incorrect (per forum rules) I was just stating that I don't think any other denom (at least not Lutherans) require rebaptism as you had previously stated.

I'm just saying that it makes sense that Baptits would rebaptize if they thought it the previous baptism was not--just as Lutherans would if it had not been done in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Holy Spirit.

 

[actionsub]

not that my opinion matters (just the word)...

... but here it is...

If I were to join a church and I have been biblically baptized as a believer by immersion, I would NOT be baptized again... the bible says "one baptism", not one of each kind.

Many Southern Baptists are moving toward this posture, rather than the "Baptist only" stance. We're contemplating returning to the SBC (we've been Methodist for three years), and we insisted our daughter be baptized by immersion for this reason. (The Methodists fussed a bit, but they got over it...)

Anyway, the SB churches we've visited so far are perfectly willing to accept our daughter's immersion, even if it was at the hands of a United Methodist.