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While there are exceptions the overwhelming vast majority of most evangelical Christian groups would Not say that baptism makes one born again. When asked by the jailer what a person had to do to be born again (Acts 16:30) Paul replied "believe in the Lord Jesus". Baptism is a public demonstration that a person is a follower of Jesus and has placed their faith in Jesus for salvation (not works; cf Eph. 2:8,9). For example the thief on the cross at the crucifixion obviously was not baptized and yet Jesus told him that he would be in paradise. Baptism is however expected of Christians following their acceptance of Jesus. it is commissioned by Jesus (Mt. 28:19,20) and seen throughout the book of Acts as a result of being born again, not vice versa.
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Why do some Christians take part in believers baptism?
The Sacrament of Baptism is how one becomes Born Again in Christ the Lord. When a person is Baptized, he dies with Christ; in the Tomb with Christ, & rises with Christ.
What does the church do with a baptism?
According to the Catholics, one is born a sinner. The sin of being born is called "the original sin". The meaning of baptism is to 'cleanse' a baby from its original sin.
What does baptism mean for calvinists?
The same as it does for non-Calvinists. Calvinism is not a religion, it is a theology within Christianity that is embraced by many different denominations. Baptism for a Calvinist is a public declaration and a symbol, of repentance (dying to one's sinful flesh) and being born again to a new life in Christ Jesus.
When changing from a Catholic who was baptized as an adult to Protestant religion does one have to be baptized again?
No, baptism is only necessary once.
Why don't Methodists re-baptize?
Methodists believe that one Baptism is enough. They believe that the effectiveness of Baptism is based on God's work in a person's life, not on that person's understanding of Baptism or ability to make a decision for Christ at the time of their baptism. That is also why Methodists allow infant Baptism.
What type of baptism is better?
AnswerA catholic baptism. Catholicism is the one and only true faith. Baptism is considered as the first sacrament of our faith.http:/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CatholicAnswerThe one that makes you a "citizen" of the Kingdom of Heaven through your spiritual birth which according to Scripture is the purpose of Baptism. "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit." (John Ch 3)
What is the one sybol for baptism?
A symbol of baptism is water.
Can you be baptized in other churches other than a baptist church?
Baptismal services are performed by many religious denominations. However, Baptists do not recognize any baptisms except for one performed by an ordained Baptist minister from an authorized Baptist church. Even then, if the person that is baptized has not truly been "born again" then the baptism doesn't count because baptism is a picture of believing and receiving that Jesus Christ died, was buried, and rose again on the third day. If a person didn't really believe and receive Jesus Christ then that persons baptism is not valid. Baptism does not save, it is just a picture of salvation.
Why is a child given a special name at baptism?
This has a double purpose. The first is to show that we believe that through Baptism one is born again, this time into the Mystical Body of Christ (or the Church if you prefer). The second is a bit more in depth. When choosing a baptismal name, one must pick the name of an officially canonized Saint. That Saint then becomes their patron and intercedes for them in Heaven before the throne of God.
In old Baptist church minutes what does joined by experience mean?
There is an experience of grace which is brought about when one has been born again. The new convert who has been saved by God's grace can follow the Lord in believers baptism thus having a second experience. When the old records refers to the one who is joining that is a new convert they join by baptism. When one joins without a transfer of a church letter from another church, and that person has a salvation experience and a baptism experience to relate then the old church would receive them by experience.
Was John the Baptist's baptism christian baptism?
Yes he was actually the first one to give christian baptism
Are the seven sacrements anything to do with baptism?
Baptism is one of the seven sacraments.
