I just am curious as to what folk feel is a scripturally correct baptism. What criteria do you believe scripture reveals for a proper baptism. Also, does a person need feel that this is an act unto salvation?
No hidden agenda here . . . .and since I've asked I'll give my impressions on the topic first.
First of all I believe that all things should be done in Jesus name and that a person needs to know that without faith it is impossible to please the Lord, for he that comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him. I believe that we should be knowing that we owe our salvation . .not to what we do . .but to what Christ has done , justifying us by his blood, saving us thru Himself. . With that in mind I believe that the obediant servent is being baptized correctly. I don't know if a complete knowledge of necessity is as important as a concept of obediance in regards to our baptism being . . . . .valid?
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Is a local and visible body of scriptually Baptized believers who publicly and corporately worship God in organized relationship and is independent of any and all others churches, boards and organizations and the Bible being the only rule and practice of faith with Jesus Christ as the head of the church.
- Scriptual Baptism -
is an ordinance of the New Testament, ordained by Jesus Christ and obligatory upon every believer, wherein he is immersed in water in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, as a sign of his fellowship with the death and resurrection of Christ, of remission of sins and of his giving himself up to God, to live and walk in newness of life. It is prerequisite to church membership and fellowship and to participation in the Lord's Supper. Baptism does not save.
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- Scriptual Baptism -
is an ordinance of the New Testament, ordained by Jesus Christ and obligatory upon every believer, wherein he is immersed in water in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, as a sign of his fellowship with the death and resurrection of Christ, of remission of sins and of his giving himself up to God, to live and walk in newness of life. It is prerequisite to church membership and fellowship and to participation in the Lord's Supper. Baptism does not save.
Amen Reb. I agree with almost everyone of them Pretty darn good huh. I especially liked 13 ,14.and 15. Wholeheartedly
Chuck7
Reb..I didn't realize how much I agreed with your doctrine.
- Scriptural Baptism -
is an ordinance of the New Testament, ordained by Jesus Christ and obligatory upon every believer, wherein he is immersed in water in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, as a sign of his fellowship with the death and resurrection of Christ, of remission of sins and of his giving himself up to God, to live and walk in newness of life. It is prerequisite to church membership and fellowship and to participation in the Lord's Supper. Baptism does not save.
Amen Reb. I agree with almost everyone of them Pretty darn good huh. I especially liked 13 ,14.and 15. Wholeheartedly
Chuck7
Reb..I didn't realize how much I agreed with your doctrine.
Brother, that's why I tell any person, You believe in the Word? You have Repented? You have Confessed? You have been Baptized? You're my brother in Christ!!!!
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Jesus said, "he who stands firm to the end will be saved" Mark 13:13.
Live Life in such a way that those who do not know Christ will come to know Him because they know you
This is some of my convictions about baptism, based upon my understanding of what is written. The command given in Matt 28:19 is to baptize in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Jesus opened the understanding of the Apostles in Luke 24:44 and in every written example of the Apostles obedience to the commandment given, baptism was in the name of Jesus, name of Jesus Christ, or name of the Lord. Baptism is to be in the only name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved. That name is Jesus, for there is salvation in none other name. One must be able to understand his need of salvation, and of the mental ability to repent, as the command was to repent, and tobe baptized. Without repentance, one is a dry sinner before baptism, and a wet sinner after baptism.
Bro Mac makes a good point in obedience being a critical factor in baptism. The bible speaks about being willing and obedient. Understanding all the "why's", and "what for's", isn't required, obedience is required in all things. A willing and obedient spirit, wants to comply. A reluctant and rebellious spirit withstands.
The commandment in Acts chapter two says that baptism in Jesus Name is for the remission of sins. I fail to see how one has hope of entering into the presence of a Holy God with unremitted sin in his life. I also find no scripture that says sins are remitted in any other way.
The True Christian is Saved by the Baptism of Jesus. By the Faith, and Baptism of Jesus, the Children enter the Flock. The world teaches the faith, and baptisms of men, but the world is just that way. While you may need to be baptized by a man to enter a man created religion, Jesus made the Way for His Elect by His atonements. How sad it must be to not have the rest that Jesus gives.
The True Christian is Saved by the Baptism of Jesus. By the Faith, and Baptism of Jesus, the Children enter the Flock. The world teaches the faith, and baptisms of men, but the world is just that way. While you may need to be baptized by a man to enter a man created religion, Jesus made the Way for His Elect by His atonements. How sad it must be to not have the rest that Jesus gives.
Prove it with scripture?
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Jesus said, "he who stands firm to the end will be saved" Mark 13:13.
Live Life in such a way that those who do not know Christ will come to know Him because they know you
Scriptural Baptism
