Self Baptism

[ArmenianJohn]

I apologize. I didn't insert key important information and I apologize.

In the case of the eunuch, he was sitting in a chariot reading (Acts 8:28). Later he commands the chariot to stop (Acts 8:38). This implies that there is at least one other person driving the chariot. But reason would tell us that a high court official traveling such a long journey would probably be going with a larger group.

It takes two or three to serve as a witness. "By the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall be established" (II Corinthians 13:1). Even if we take the minimum, Philip and the chariot driver would make two witnesses to the eunuch's confession.

Thank you for providing the clarification!

 

[JackRT]

Historically Christianity has recognized three forms of baptism. The first is the traditional water baptism. The second is called a "baptism of blood". This is when a person sincerely desires baptism but is martyred for his faith before that can occur. The third is called a "baptism of desire". This much like the second but the person passes away before a traditional baptism can take place. I have never heard of a "self baptism".

 

[Kit Sigmon]

It's a good deposit until you can be baptized by another believer.

 

[longwait]

Hi! I did self baptism myself a couple of years back and was wondering just like you if it is acceptable before God. Off course I was baptised as a baby but naturally that was not my decision. Then a few days back I saw a video that explained baptism in detail. Is baptism a requirement to be saved? No. But Jesus wanted to be baptised. Why? To fulfill all righteousness.
Jesus replied, "Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness." Then John consented. Matthew 3:15

When I baptised myself in the bathtub not even my family knew about it. Later I just told my daughter. So why should we get baptised if it is not a requirement to get saved? It is to make a public proclamation that you accept Jesus as your Lord and saviour and that you believe in the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. Whoever acknowledges Me before men I will also acknowledge him before My Father in heaven. Matthew 10:32
So the right way to do it is find a place where you can get baptised before a group of witnesses.

 

[Meowzltov]

I have been wanting to be baptized but with no way of attending a church or anything similar, I researched self baptism. I baptized myself this morning after coming to the conclusion it would be a bit before I could find a church and attend it. I felt so alive after my baptism but I do wonder, is this a true baptism if I did this alone ?

Bless your heart! Jesus loves you. You have such a pure heart!

Please don't take this as criticism. I'm simply giving you answers to your question. Technically, we are to be baptized by someone else in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. You can't travel to a church a ways away even one time for baptism? No car? In the case where we cannot find a Pastor or other Christian to baptize us and it is imminently important to be baptized, it is permissible to have a non-Christian baptize us, so long as we are requesting it and understand what we are doing.

You would need to state that you repent of your sins, that you renounce Satan, and then you profess your beliefs. The Apostles Creed or the Nicene Creed make good professions of faith. Then the other person dunk you three times as they say, "I baptize you in the name of (dunk) the father (dunk) and of the son (dunk) and of the holy spirit (dunk) -- or if there's not enough water it can be poured.

 

[Dave-W]

So why should we get baptised if it is not a requirement to get saved?

That is a question a lot of people ask about any number of biblical issues concerning obedience to HIS will.

Part of salvation is being "born again," meaning you have given control over your life to God.
You no longer do your own will but HIS.

And He says to baptize.