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I was raised in a Pentecostal Church. And my church asked that kids wait until they were eight to be baptized. They wanted children to understand what baptism was really all about. Baptism is a public declaration of an inner work in your life. Some little kids can't process that. I was one of them. When I was 10, my older sister said she wanted to get baptized. I told Mom I wanted to as well, because she was. And then my little sister said she wanted to as well. I ended getting baptized again when I was 19 because I wanted it to be more meaningful than, "I did it just because my sister did."

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What is the penticostal belief of the baptism of the holy ghost?

The Pentecostal belief of the baptism of the Holy Ghost is speaking in tongues as the spirit of God gives the utterance.


What is the significance of baptism in Pentecostal churches and how does it differ from other Christian denominations?

Baptism holds great importance in Pentecostal churches as a public declaration of faith and a symbol of spiritual cleansing and rebirth. Unlike some other Christian denominations that may practice infant baptism, Pentecostal churches typically emphasize believer's baptism, where individuals make a conscious decision to be baptized after professing their faith in Jesus Christ. This act is seen as a powerful spiritual experience that signifies a personal commitment to following Christ and receiving the Holy Spirit.


What were the pentecostal churches beligfes about baptism?

What scripture itself says: 1 Pet 3:21 baptism also saves us & it washes away our sins: Acts 22:16.


Is it bad if you dont speak in tongue after being baptized?

No, your baptism is a sign of you committing yourself to Christ and not normally a pentecostal event.


What are protestants believing in adult baptism?

Anabaptists.


What is the name of the baptism of the adult valid?

Anabaptist


What are the 3 Christian principles from pentecostal viewpoint?

It depends on whether the Christian is apostolic or not Pentecostals believe in the trinity and the baptism of the holy ghost with the evidence of speaking in tongues apostolics believe in the oneness of God that Jesus is the God of the old testament manifested in the flesh, the baptism in the name of Jesus for the remission of sins and the baptism of the Holy Ghost this fulfilling the commandment of Jesus in Matt 28:19.


How old is Baptism?

Christian baptism is approximately 2000 years old.


What do you call Protestants believing in adult baptism?

Anabaptists


What christian denomination practices adult baptism?

Baptists


What has the author Terrence Robert Crowe written?

Terrence Robert Crowe has written: 'Pentecostal unity' -- subject(s): Assemblies of God, Baptism in the Holy Spirit and Christian union, Catholic Church, Doctrines, Pentecostal churches, Pentecostalism, Relations