Baptism!

[Doll]

For baptism, I don't believe that it is the process of you being saved, but rather a sign for you and your friends that you now believe.

[Suzy Lou Foolish]

For baptism, I don't believe that it is the process of you being saved, but rather a sign for you and your friends that you now believe.

I was about to say the same thing.

[fodo14]

And I have never been baptized. Cause I was to shy

[Tea Ess]

(important, read bottom first!) I believe it is the beginning of a relationship with Jesus, and a declaration of faith to others. To gabbygirl, it is your decision, but unless you feel God calling you to get re-baptized, or if you feel that you have left Jesus or rejected Him, don't do it. I was baptized when I was 9 or 10, and I was wondering about another baptism, but I felt God telling me not to more strongly than I have ever felt His direction. I realized that I have learned so much since my baptism, that I didn't really understand when I did it. I felt God telling me that this is a part of a Christian growing process, that in 20 years, i would wonder about another baptism, because i now knew so much more than when i had first been baptized. So unless you have a Really good reason, don't do it. I believe that this is one of the ways that the Enemy works against or faith. It is natural, and good, that we have grown since our baptism. To think we really didn't mean it All the way, or to think that we didn't know what we were getting into, results in worry, and distraction from God. Now, if you feel that you have only gone downhill since your baptism, then maybe you should consider a rebaptism.

Also, think carefully about my words. I am not exactly an ordained minister, and I could be unintentionally misleading you. I just wanted to share my experience, and to ask you to talk to your parents or pastor about it, and also to pray, above all else.


@Fodo. I was shy too. Not only did I get baptized in front of the church, but I also had to answer questions for our pastor, and get videotaped answering questions. As if that wasn't enough, the video was played for the entire church!

[HannahJ.]

(important, read bottom first!) I believe it is the beginning of a relationship with Jesus, and a declaration of faith to others. To gabbygirl, it is your decision, but unless you feel God calling you to get re-baptized, or if you feel that you have left Jesus or rejected Him, don't do it. I was baptized when I was 9 or 10, and I was wondering about another baptism, but I felt God telling me not to more strongly than I have ever felt His direction. I realized that I have learned so much since my baptism, that I didn't really understand when I did it. I felt God telling me that this is a part of a Christian growing process, that in 20 years, i would wonder about another baptism, because i now knew so much more than when i had first been baptized. So unless you have a Really good reason, don't do it. I believe that this is one of the ways that the Enemy works against or faith. It is natural, and good, that we have grown since our baptism. To think we really didn't mean it All the way, or to think that we didn't know what we were getting into, results in worry, and distraction from God. Now, if you feel that you have only gone downhill since your baptism, then maybe you should consider a rebaptism.

Also, think carefully about my words. I am not exactly an ordained minister, and I could be unintentionally misleading you. I just wanted to share my experience, and to ask you to talk to your parents or pastor about it, and also to pray, above all else.


@Fodo. I was shy too. Not only did I get baptized in front of the church, but I also had to answer questions for our pastor, and get videotaped answering questions. As if that wasn't enough, the video was played for the entire church!

That is so true! I was also shy that's why I didn't do it until this year but I really feel like I should've done it sooner! I had a somewhat Private Baptizam our Baptismal is the back of our church we had a the church video camera and they put it on the screen! (It was convient cause all of my family lives Far Far away and we video stream Live on the internet so they got to watch it!)
Umm and T.S. Gabby's dad is her dad and a Pastor

[Bren]

I believe in baptism in Jesus name when you are old enough to understand what your doing. As far as the rebaptized part, I would say you might get rebaptized if it was either done wrong or your parents had you do it at a really young age.

[gabbygirl17]

Thanks everyone for ur advice i'd better through out there that i AM a Christian...... I was 8 then.. so yeah...

[HannahJ.]

Baptism in Jesus' Name makes all the difference!

[Bren]

Baptism in Jesus' Name makes all the difference!

I agree 100%

[HannahJ.]

Baptism in Jesus' Name makes all the difference!

I agree 100%

That makes sense! I felt so pure when I got baptized!

[Tea Ess]

That is so true! I was also shy that's why I didn't do it until this year but I really feel like I should've done it sooner! I had a somewhat Private Baptizam our Baptismal is the back of our church we had a the church video camera and they put it on the screen! (It was convient cause all of my family lives Far Far away and we video stream Live on the internet so they got to watch it!)
Umm and T.S. Gabby's dad is her dad and a Pastor

It's great that your family got to watch!

Well, that sure makes it easy for Gabby to talk to her pastor!

[HannahJ.]

That is so true! I was also shy that's why I didn't do it until this year but I really feel like I should've done it sooner! I had a somewhat Private Baptizam our Baptismal is the back of our church we had a the church video camera and they put it on the screen! (It was convient cause all of my family lives Far Far away and we video stream Live on the internet so they got to watch it!)
Umm and T.S. Gabby's dad is her dad and a Pastor

It's great that your family got to watch!

Well, that sure makes it easy for Gabby to talk to her pastor!

It made it easier!

[gabbygirl17]

That is so true! I was also shy that's why I didn't do it until this year but I really feel like I should've done it sooner! I had a somewhat Private Baptizam our Baptismal is the back of our church we had a the church video camera and they put it on the screen! (It was convient cause all of my family lives Far Far away and we video stream Live on the internet so they got to watch it!)
Umm and T.S. Gabby's dad is her dad and a Pastor

It's great that your family got to watch!

Well, that sure makes it easy for Gabby to talk to her pastor!

yeah it does!

[HannahJ.]

Are you gonna get Re Baptized or take T.S. and Bren's advice? Please tell!

[gabbygirl17]

I havent decided yet. I probley wont though .............I'll have to pray some more

[HannahJ.]

I havent decided yet. I probley wont though .............I'll have to pray some more

Thats smart!

[HannahJ.]

Does anyone else baptize in the name of Jesus?

[Tea Ess]

Well, I haven't really heard of a baptism that doesn't. Does anyone else have a baptism story to share?

[Bren]

A good number do father, son, and holy ghost.

[Tea Ess]

Well, yes, I realize that. However, that includes the Son, so it's more of a matter of including the entire Trinity. I was thinking more along the lines of there not being a baptism discluding Jesus.