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Have you ever went to a church that before they would let you become a member, you had to be baptized AGAIN into their CHURCH?
I have and it's something that I absolutely refuse to do. I've been baptized into Jesus Christ and belong only to His church and no other. I understand becoming a member of a church so that your name, address and phone number are on record to other members, etc. but not having to be baptized again.
What does everyone else think about this?
Have you ever went to a church that before they would let you become a member, you had to be baptized AGAIN into their CHURCH?
I have and it's something that I absolutely refuse to do. I've been baptized into Jesus Christ and belong only to His church and no other. I understand becoming a member of a church so that your name, address and phone number are on record to other members, etc. but not having to be baptized again.
What does everyone else think about this?
You portray "their" baptism almost as a form of control.... or akin to a cult vow. My wife and I re-baptized in the Jordan River so I'm good with the spiritual stirring that comes with some symbolism.
People renew their wedding vows all the time.... no one seems to have issues with that.
I'm against it.....mainly because I get tired of climbing out of wet gowns and having to dry myself off.....unless it's 110 outside in which case I'll just wear the wet gown around until it's dry in about ten minutes.
I'm against it.....mainly because I get tired of climbing out of wet gowns and having to dry myself off.....unless it's 110 outside in which case I'll just wear the wet gown around until it's dry in about ten minutes.
I was Baptized in the Pecos River so I know about "drying off".
Yes the only time Christians need to be re-Baptized is if their walk with the Lord Jesus has wanned and these people went back to the world and ignored the Lord and His spirit .... Then there can be Christians who fell from grace and got cursed where all prayers to the Lord became un-answered and Jesus Spirit seen to be not there and faith for repentance was not there , or even illness came and relief never came , Then believers need to look at Water Baptism , for a point of Contact to Jesus for repentance .... Other than that church should not force people for members of the church to be re-baptized
The renewal of baptismal promises is quite common in Catholicism. The priest walks among the pews and throws water droplets to the all the parishioners attending mass. At most, folks get a drop or two of Holy Water.
DIRECTIONS
V. Do you reject Satan?
R. I do.
V. And all his works?
R. I do.
V. And all his empty promises?
R. I do.
V. Do you believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth?
R. I do.
V. Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was born of the Virgin Mary was crucified, died, and was buried, rose from the dead, and is now seated at the right hand of the Father?
R. I do.
Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting?
R. I do.
V. God, the all-powerful Father of our Lord Jesus Christ has given us a new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, and forgiven all our sins. May he also keep us faithful to our Lord Jesus Christ for ever and ever.
R. Amen.
With is instrument the priest throws water droplets:
Have you ever went to a church that before they would let you become a member, you had to be baptized AGAIN into their CHURCH?
I have and it's something that I absolutely refuse to do. I've been baptized into Jesus Christ and belong only to His church and no other. I understand becoming a member of a church so that your name, address and phone number are on record to other members, etc. but not having to be baptized again.
What does everyone else think about this?
Well... since you're not considering converting to Mormonism, you don't have to worry. We require a new baptism of all converts. There is a reason for this beyond our desire to make people mad. We believe that baptism is a sacrament/ordinance that must be performed by someone who holds the God-given authority to do so. We believe that even Jesus Christ specifically sought out John the Baptist when He wanted to be baptized. Surely he would have been able to find someone near His home who would be willing to assist Him in getting baptized. But John held the necessary priesthood authority, so Jesus went to him. So anyway, that's why we require new converts to our Church to be re-baptized.
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We require a new baptism of all converts. There is a reason for this beyond our desire to make people mad. We believe that baptism is a sacrament/ordinance that must be performed by someone who holds the God-given authority to do so. We believe that even Jesus Christ specifically sought out John the Baptist when He wanted to be baptized. Surely he would have been able to find someone near His home who would be willing to assist Him in getting baptized. But John held the necessary priesthood authority, so Jesus went to him. So anyway, that's why we require new converts to our Church to be re-baptized.
