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Baptism is a symbolic gesture in which the person 'dies' or is submerged under water, and is then 're-born' as a new person in Christ. Before a person is baptized a spiritual quest usually takes place. It should not be taken lightly but real soul searching should proceed the baptisim. It is rendered useless unless the person truly has a spiritual change of heart. This includes an entirely differernt life-style that includes adherence to God's laws and commandments.

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What happens to a saved person if they are not baptized before they die?

To my knowledge, there is nothing in the Bible which directly states the answer to this question. I believe that if a person is truly saved, they will go to heaven whether or not they are baptized. Baptism is not a requirement for salvation; rather it is an act of obedience. It is an outward sign of an inward change. Some people will die before they have a chance to get baptized, but if you are truly a Christian I would strongly suggest that you get baptized.


Who baptized Paul?

Ananias is the only person mentioned in the verses that talks about Paul's baptism. ACTS 9:17-19


Was Maximilian Kolbe baptized?

Of course, St. Maximilian Kolbe was baptized.


Can you be re-baptized?

Yes. There is scriptural precedent for being re-baptized: Acts 19:3-5 - And he said to them, "Into what then were you baptized?" So they said, "Into John's baptism." Then Paul said, "John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus." When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.


How does being filled with the Holy Ghost differ from being baptized with the Holy Ghost?

When your baptized, In Jesus Name, Your are emersed in Water. At that point the Lord washes away all of your sins. Once you are baptized, you seek the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost is the Spirit of the Lord, the Comforter that was promised by Jesus before before his death and resurrection. When you speak in toungues, you are filled with the Holy Ghost. That is your evidence to know that you have the Holy Ghost. You have repentance, baptism in Jesus' Name, and then you're filled with the Holy Ghost. Read Acts 2, this explains when the Holy Ghost fell on the day of Pentecost. Also read Luke 11 where Jesus speaks about sending a Comforter (the Holy Ghost).

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What do you call a non baptized person who is taking instruction to enter the catholic church?

Such a person is referred to as a "catechumen."


What is the role of the person being baptized?

so people can respect jesus !


Is there a need for a second baptising?

No. A person can only baptized once. If there is a question if a person was baptized properly, they can be baptized conditionally.


What are the effects of confirmation to the life of the baptized person?

what are the effects of confirmation to the life of the baptized person


Can a 4yearold get baptized?

Yes, a person can be baptized at any age.


What is the name of a person getting baptized?

In Baptist Churches practising adult baptism, the person being baptised is usually referred to as a candidate.


How can being baptized make a difference to your life?

Christians believe that being baptized means that you have been united with the holy spirit, as a result, you will make it into heaven because you have the spirit in you. There is no age limit for being baptized, but most people get baptized as babies.


Can a person who has been baptized as a Catholic also be baptized as a Christian?

Yes, a person who has been baptized as a Catholic can also be baptized as a Christian. The Catholic Church recognizes the validity of baptisms performed in other Christian denominations.


What do you call a person who is being defended?

The person being defended is referred to as the defendant.


Does a person need to be baptized again if he or she switch over to another religion?

This depends on the rules of the Church into which you switch. If a person is baptized in a Protestant Christian church, and switches to the Catholic Church, he does not have to be baptized again.


What is rebaptized?

Being baptized again.


What do you call the person being evaluated?

The person being evaluated is commonly referred to as the "evaluatee" or the "subject."