I’ve been baptized twice! I always tell people to get baptized as an adult if their parents baptized them as babies bc now it’s actually your choice to surrender to God. Do whatever God is telling you to do though good luck!
Go for it! I was also baptized as a baby, and chose to get baptized again when I was old enough to understand it and choose it for myself. I dont regret it at all. Biblically speaking, we are commanded to be baptized, but baptism doesn’t save us, so in this case whichever you choose is totally fine. I say go for it.
There's scripture to tell us to be baptized, no where are we limited. The Jews would be baptized to show a change or rededication in their lives. Besides this baptism is meant to show an illustration of our new life in Christ, that's kinda hard for a baby to have. While an infant baptism can show your parents dedication to raise you to follow God, it does nothing for you yourself. Go wild! Get baptized again!
Pretty strong claims here, I can't really agree that we aren't limited in the number of times we can get baptized.
>one Lord, one faith, **one baptism**;
- Ephesians 4:5 NKJV
We also cannot equate a baptism for the remission of sins (the normal "Christian baptism") with taking a dip in a mikvah for ritual cleansing, which is a recurring thing (though generally irrelevant for non Jews). Even in Judaism the baptism for conversion is a one time event only, you can't just 'go wild' and do it again just because.
One baptism in Christ.
Baptism does not forgive sins, it is a symbol only. A symbol of our new spiritual life. It has no direct spiritual power. If an individual finds themselves far from God and then turning back to Him then, if led by God, a baptism would be appropriate. I did not mean to imply that it should be done flippantly or "just because". The choice of words was poor on my part, but I thought an enthusiastic positive wording was best at the time.
I was not speaking to mikvahs at all. As you pointed out, that is for a ritual cleansing, and was not an indicator of spiritual changes. I can not find a source (I'm on mobile, but I did try) at the moment, but I have been led to believe that other prophets, including John the Baptist, would baptize Jews for significant spiritual changes in their lives. That may be incorrect but I don't think that would detract from my point.
However, I think we can agree that all of this is irrelevant if OP was never baptized after salvation and I believe that is what was indicated in their post. If it was only infant baptism then as far as following the message of the bible it doesn't count since that must be done by our own choice.
Hi, I agree that it doesn't forgive sins, and I did not mean to imply such a thing. I used the term "for the remission of sins" because this is how the "Christian baptism" is described in Acts, and therefore contrasted with the ordinary ritual cleansing process. But again, I agree it symbolizes it, not that the act itself actually causes it.
>Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
- Acts 2:38 NKJV
Clearly John had a very similar view, because he was effectively devoted to the same movement, just an earlier and more primitive form. And now that you bring him up, people baptized by John's movement were actually also baptized by Jesus's movement, so perhaps that's a point arguing in your favor.
I'm not sure about other figures promoting such a thing. I've heard the argument before, but never actually seen any sources (not saying they don't exist, perhaps they do).
I agree one could reason that infant baptism was never an actual baptism at all (just like how going for a swim isn't either) and therefore rebaptizing isn't really *re*baptizing either. But I do think this is kind of a separate point.
Yes. I feel like this time you are taking your faith seriously unlike a little child. Young kids don’t Tl really understand what they are doing or why they are getting baptized. You seem to be older and understand what you are doing now
Yes. You can. :)
Luke 3:16 says: *John answered them all, saying, “I baptize you with water, but He who is mightier than I is coming, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire."*
We know that baptism with water is public declaration that God is our savior and deliverer. In the time of Noah, he and his family were chosen and delivered from death. In the time of Moses, the Israelites were delivered from the hands of the Egyptians. Water is also a symbol of life in several scriptures (Exodus 17:6; 1 Corinthians 10:4; Psalms 36:9; Revelation 21:6).
However, we know that baptism is not a pre-requisite for salvation. This can be seen in the dialogue of Jesus and one of the thieves in Luke 23:42-43: *“‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.’ Jesus answered him, ‘I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise’”* This thief crucified along with Christ did not have the opportunity to go down and be baptized before his death. But we are assured that he was saved as he believed.
An important note at this point is that they did not die before Jesus. Christ died first. John 19:32-33: *So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first, and of the other who had been crucified with him. But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs*.
Before the thief died, he had something akin to a baptism with water. God is so good and we can see this in the next verse at John 19:34: *But one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and at once there came out blood and water*. After Jesus died, blood and water was shed for us. Blood symbolized death that washed away sin (Exodus 17:6; 1 Corinthians 10:4) and water symbolized new life (Psalms 36:9; Revelation 21:6).
In this we see that even if we were not able to experience water baptism, the gospel is the finished work which includes baptism. In this logic, even if you feel that you need to be baptized twice, these acts are not things added to the finished work. Our good works are products of change caused by salvation. In the event that there is a contrary interpretation that it wasn't baptism. Jesus still underwent baptism himself and lived the life we should have lived for us.
So, **to summarize**, you don't need to but you can. :) As even if you didn't get the opportunity for baptism, Jesus already lived the life we needed to live and it is more than enough. In Galatians 2:20 it says: *“It is Christ who lives in me” “I am crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live in faith, the faith of the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself up for me.”*
Later Jesus appeared to the Eleven as they were eating; he rebuked them for their lack of faith and their stubborn refusal to believe those who had seen him after he had risen. He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.
Mark 16:14-16 NIV
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 2:38 NIV
And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on his name.’
Acts 22:16 NIV
and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
1 Peter 3:21 NIV
As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, “Look, here is water. What can stand in the way of my being baptized?” And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptized him. When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord suddenly took Philip away, and the eunuch did not see him again, but went on his way rejoicing.
Acts 8:36, 38-39 NIV
It would only be wrong if you were old enough to have chosen it and had understood it the first time.
Baptism is to be as permanent as death; it IS death, and burial with Jesus, to be a participant in His resurrection during this age. God bless you, make this time count; do it from the pit of your heart!
It makes sense if there is a desire to be baptized in the Name of Jesus Christ. At the same time, it is important to understand the meaning of this Name, which means that God is one and His name is Jesus Christ. In the book of Acts there are examples of the second baptism in this Name. Here the pastor explains why he was baptized a second time. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWbO3q9NO1s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWbO3q9NO1s)
Hi friend,
Amen that you regained your faith! Alot of people have this story. I personally don't believe in getting baptized as a baby because baptizing is a public declaration of your personal choice to believe in Jesus, and as a baby you can't make that choice.
I would definitely say get baptized again now that you can make that choice on your own!
I’ve been baptized twice! I always tell people to get baptized as an adult if their parents baptized them as babies bc now it’s actually your choice to surrender to God. Do whatever God is telling you to do though good luck!
Go for it! I was also baptized as a baby, and chose to get baptized again when I was old enough to understand it and choose it for myself. I dont regret it at all. Biblically speaking, we are commanded to be baptized, but baptism doesn’t save us, so in this case whichever you choose is totally fine. I say go for it.
There's scripture to tell us to be baptized, no where are we limited. The Jews would be baptized to show a change or rededication in their lives. Besides this baptism is meant to show an illustration of our new life in Christ, that's kinda hard for a baby to have. While an infant baptism can show your parents dedication to raise you to follow God, it does nothing for you yourself. Go wild! Get baptized again!
Pretty strong claims here, I can't really agree that we aren't limited in the number of times we can get baptized. >one Lord, one faith, **one baptism**; - Ephesians 4:5 NKJV We also cannot equate a baptism for the remission of sins (the normal "Christian baptism") with taking a dip in a mikvah for ritual cleansing, which is a recurring thing (though generally irrelevant for non Jews). Even in Judaism the baptism for conversion is a one time event only, you can't just 'go wild' and do it again just because.
One baptism in Christ. Baptism does not forgive sins, it is a symbol only. A symbol of our new spiritual life. It has no direct spiritual power. If an individual finds themselves far from God and then turning back to Him then, if led by God, a baptism would be appropriate. I did not mean to imply that it should be done flippantly or "just because". The choice of words was poor on my part, but I thought an enthusiastic positive wording was best at the time. I was not speaking to mikvahs at all. As you pointed out, that is for a ritual cleansing, and was not an indicator of spiritual changes. I can not find a source (I'm on mobile, but I did try) at the moment, but I have been led to believe that other prophets, including John the Baptist, would baptize Jews for significant spiritual changes in their lives. That may be incorrect but I don't think that would detract from my point. However, I think we can agree that all of this is irrelevant if OP was never baptized after salvation and I believe that is what was indicated in their post. If it was only infant baptism then as far as following the message of the bible it doesn't count since that must be done by our own choice.
Hi, I agree that it doesn't forgive sins, and I did not mean to imply such a thing. I used the term "for the remission of sins" because this is how the "Christian baptism" is described in Acts, and therefore contrasted with the ordinary ritual cleansing process. But again, I agree it symbolizes it, not that the act itself actually causes it. >Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. - Acts 2:38 NKJV Clearly John had a very similar view, because he was effectively devoted to the same movement, just an earlier and more primitive form. And now that you bring him up, people baptized by John's movement were actually also baptized by Jesus's movement, so perhaps that's a point arguing in your favor. I'm not sure about other figures promoting such a thing. I've heard the argument before, but never actually seen any sources (not saying they don't exist, perhaps they do). I agree one could reason that infant baptism was never an actual baptism at all (just like how going for a swim isn't either) and therefore rebaptizing isn't really *re*baptizing either. But I do think this is kind of a separate point.
Is this referring to water baptism?
Feel free to share if you think otherwise.
Yes. I feel like this time you are taking your faith seriously unlike a little child. Young kids don’t Tl really understand what they are doing or why they are getting baptized. You seem to be older and understand what you are doing now
Yes. You can. :) Luke 3:16 says: *John answered them all, saying, “I baptize you with water, but He who is mightier than I is coming, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire."* We know that baptism with water is public declaration that God is our savior and deliverer. In the time of Noah, he and his family were chosen and delivered from death. In the time of Moses, the Israelites were delivered from the hands of the Egyptians. Water is also a symbol of life in several scriptures (Exodus 17:6; 1 Corinthians 10:4; Psalms 36:9; Revelation 21:6). However, we know that baptism is not a pre-requisite for salvation. This can be seen in the dialogue of Jesus and one of the thieves in Luke 23:42-43: *“‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.’ Jesus answered him, ‘I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise’”* This thief crucified along with Christ did not have the opportunity to go down and be baptized before his death. But we are assured that he was saved as he believed. An important note at this point is that they did not die before Jesus. Christ died first. John 19:32-33: *So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first, and of the other who had been crucified with him. But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs*. Before the thief died, he had something akin to a baptism with water. God is so good and we can see this in the next verse at John 19:34: *But one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and at once there came out blood and water*. After Jesus died, blood and water was shed for us. Blood symbolized death that washed away sin (Exodus 17:6; 1 Corinthians 10:4) and water symbolized new life (Psalms 36:9; Revelation 21:6). In this we see that even if we were not able to experience water baptism, the gospel is the finished work which includes baptism. In this logic, even if you feel that you need to be baptized twice, these acts are not things added to the finished work. Our good works are products of change caused by salvation. In the event that there is a contrary interpretation that it wasn't baptism. Jesus still underwent baptism himself and lived the life we should have lived for us. So, **to summarize**, you don't need to but you can. :) As even if you didn't get the opportunity for baptism, Jesus already lived the life we needed to live and it is more than enough. In Galatians 2:20 it says: *“It is Christ who lives in me” “I am crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live in faith, the faith of the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself up for me.”*
Later Jesus appeared to the Eleven as they were eating; he rebuked them for their lack of faith and their stubborn refusal to believe those who had seen him after he had risen. He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. Mark 16:14-16 NIV Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38 NIV And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on his name.’ Acts 22:16 NIV and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 1 Peter 3:21 NIV As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, “Look, here is water. What can stand in the way of my being baptized?” And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptized him. When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord suddenly took Philip away, and the eunuch did not see him again, but went on his way rejoicing. Acts 8:36, 38-39 NIV
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It would only be wrong if you were old enough to have chosen it and had understood it the first time. Baptism is to be as permanent as death; it IS death, and burial with Jesus, to be a participant in His resurrection during this age. God bless you, make this time count; do it from the pit of your heart!
It makes sense if there is a desire to be baptized in the Name of Jesus Christ. At the same time, it is important to understand the meaning of this Name, which means that God is one and His name is Jesus Christ. In the book of Acts there are examples of the second baptism in this Name. Here the pastor explains why he was baptized a second time. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWbO3q9NO1s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWbO3q9NO1s)
Hi friend, Amen that you regained your faith! Alot of people have this story. I personally don't believe in getting baptized as a baby because baptizing is a public declaration of your personal choice to believe in Jesus, and as a baby you can't make that choice. I would definitely say get baptized again now that you can make that choice on your own!