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The passage that was left out was the one of Jesus being baptized. What repentance was needed? What sins were forgiven? Jesus was indicating the new beginning in his life. No sins and no repentance needed. Its the same with a new life entering the world. A new beginning, not only for the child, but the history of mankind--into a life where Satan has already been rejected and where sins are forgiven.Thank you! And that's just a partial list. I mean, water baptism is clearly tied to belief and repentance over and over in the New Testament.
He did it as an EXAMPLE for us. He even told that to John who said he wasn't worthy to baptize Him.The passage that was left out was the one of Jesus being baptized. What repentance was needed? What sins were forgiven?
I was baptized at age 20. This was after my experiences with the occult. The minister who performed my Baptism visited with me several times before he determined I was ready. At the time I really wasn't sure what he was looking for. Later I understood.
Sadly, he died about a year later in a traffic accident while doing "The Work."
In the video I posted of Russell Brand I saw that same JOY you desscribe and I too remember.That's really good that he spent time with you and made sure you were ready.
My water baptism was in a swimming pool in Kona Hawaii where I was at the time doing a Discipleship Training School (DTS) through YWAM.
It was one of the best days of my life. I absolutely LOVE water baptisms. (when it's the real deal, of course) There's something about it that is indescribable.... pure joy, and it's hard to put into words but it's an amazing understanding that everything is brand new. That's why I love seeing water baptisms, because I know what a special day it is for that person, and I'm excited for them.
Do the parents know their commitment?Does a child know what it's doing?
I'll let you contemplate on that.Do the parents know their commitment?
you must not go to a protestant church?
A lot of them say it all the time, mostly when they're bashing Catholics or Catholicism, which they do because they don't like competition.
You can baptize people in comas and even dead bodies too. Same thing.It doesn't. I have read the Bible. I know it's a shock to hear a Catholic say that, but it's a true story. I've actually read or heard it over and over because the Catholic Church gives us scripture every day, not just on Sunday.
Anyhow, it does not say in the Bible you can't baptize infants and it is inferred that infants were indeed baptized. In Acts, it says "whole households" were baptized. Most households had infants and/or children.
Jesus said to let the children come to Him.
etc
Not only contemplated, but lived it.I'll let you contemplate on that.
And they keep saying "we" believe you HAVE TO be an adult. That isn't necessarily true.
A person does have to reach the age of accountability. That can vary.
At age 12 Jesus was found in the Temple discussing the Scriptures on their level. He already was able to discuss these things with sincere men MUCH older than He. And this was at age 12! Yet He was baptized at age 30 to set an example for us.
I would say not until the age of accountability but sprinkling a baby does nothing. That is factIt doesn't. I have read the Bible. I know it's a shock to hear a Catholic say that, but it's a true story. I've actually read or heard it over and over because the Catholic Church gives us scripture every day, not just on Sunday.
Anyhow, it does not say in the Bible you can't baptize infants and it is inferred that infants were indeed baptized. In Acts, it says "whole households" were baptized. Most households had infants and/or children.
Jesus said to let the children come to Him.
etc
Absolutely, I do as well, such a warm feeling of joy, and I was brand new in Christ.In the video I posted of Russell Brand I saw that same JOY you desscribe and I too remember.
If Jesus saw a need for being baptized--WHATEVER reason he hadHe did it as an EXAMPLE for us. He even told that to John who said he wasn't worthy to baptize Him.
Children have the stain of original sin on them and that is washed away with baptismI would say not until the age of accountability but sprinkling a baby does nothing. That is fact
True but without the knowledge of such why would they need baptism? I am just saying there is an age at which they understand that, and then only salvation saves them, baptism is an outward indication of an inward change, and an act of obedience following Christ in baptismChildren have the stain of original sin on them and that is washed away with baptism
I know it's not popular to believe in original sin anymore, but oh well. Jesus never was very popular.. the hatred shown His Church is
abundant evidence of that
"You will be hated by all" Jesus said'
no, baptism washes away original sin which we are all born withTrue but without the knowledge of such why would they need baptism? I am just saying there is an age at which they understand that, and then only salvation saves them, baptism is an outward indication of an inward change, and an act of obedience following Christ in baptism
Then Jesus didn't need to die, think it through, his blood washes us white as snow, baptism is an act of obedience and saves no oneno, baptism washes away original sin which we are all born with
Where does the Bible say that?no, baptism washes away original sin which we are all born with
