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Baptism and Christening
Baptism and Christening are Christian sacraments. It has different meanings and methods of being carried out depending on the branch of Christianity it is being associated with. Baptism can range from a sprinkling of water from a cup onto a persons head to fully submerging the person into a river.
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Sikhs do not actually have Baptism as Baptism is a Christian term. Sikhs (if they choose to be as adults) are initiated into the Khalsa Sikhs which is a ceremony known as Amrit. During Amrit a Sikh drinks a holy sugared water from a steel bowl. From this time they must adhere to the 5'ks. Kachh, Kangah, Kara, Kesh and Kirpan.
Initiation is available to both Men and Women.
Why do they toss coins at Mexican baptism's?
It is a tradition. It was once believed that doing so would mean that baby would have plenty of friends where they grew up.
What is meant by the seal of baptism?
The seal of baptism refers to the "completion" or "the final act" that has taken place within the individual and provides assurance for them that they are a child of God.
This means two different things depending on what form of baptism you practice:
In Credobaptism (or believers baptism) the "sign and seal" of baptism is a reenactment of an internal reality that has previously taken place.
In Paedobaptism (or infant baptism) the "sign and seal" of baptism refers to one of two things (depending on denominational beliefs):
- A symbol of the covenant promise God has for the individuals salvation in the future.
- Providing the necessary means for salvation before a period of accountability can be reached by the individual.
Additional Comment:
The Bible notes baptism as an outward 'sign' of the newly repentant person dying in the watery grave of the old self and rising anew in Christ (see Acts 2:38-39). After having the 'laying on of hands' by God's representative on Earth, they are 'begotten' like Jesus was by God's Holy Spirit - in this sense only then they are 'sealed.'
Ephesians 1:13-14New King James Version (NKJV)13 In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise,14 who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory.
But the newly baptized person must continue to grow and do God's good works until their end or the 2nd Coming - whichever happens in their lifetime. They cannot be lax or let their old ways creep back into their lives. This Paul also discussed in Hebrews 10 - all but especially these verses where the seal is broken by the individual:
Hebrews 10:26-29New King James Version (NKJV) The Just Live by Faith26 For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, 27 but a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries.28Anyone who has rejected Moses' law dies without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. 29 Of how much worse punishment, do you suppose, will he be thought worthy who has trampled the Son of God underfoot, counted the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified a common thing, and insulted the Spirit of grace?What does the candidate do in baptism?
Baptism is a way of cleansing yourself in Christianity. When you get baptized, Christians think of it as becoming a new life. As you fall into the water, your old self goes away, and as you get out of the water, your life is renewed.
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The baptism which is required for salvation is through the Living Water (Jesus Christ). The Bible frequently says to be baptized in His name and receive the Holy Spirit. There's nothing wrong with water baptism (immersion in water), yet this does not save a person.
Salvation is given to us through believing that Jesus is God and putting our trust in Him. The Bible tells us that we need to acknowledge He is God by confessing the Truth with our mouth. By asking Him for salvation, we are acknowledging our sinfulness and that He alone is able to save us. Ask Him to fill you with His Holy Spirit. His Holy Spirit is our seal of salvation.
Some reference verses: Acts 8:20, Acts 4:12, Acts 2:38, Acts 19:1-6
- Baptism is immersion. When a person is "baptized," he is completely immersed in something. When a person is "baptized by the Holy Spirit," he is immersed in God's Spirit. The baptism of the Holy Spirit is the literal baptism. Every other baptism pictures, or typifies, the baptism of the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 4:5).
There are seven baptisms in total. The six other baptisms include: Moses baptism (1 Corinthians 10:2), John's baptism (also known as "the baptism of repentance" Acts 19:3), the baptism of sufferings (Matthew 20:22; Mark 10:38), the Jewish baptism (Acts 2:38), the Gentile baptism (Matt. 28:19; Acts 8:37-38), and the baptism of fire (Matthew 3:11; Luke 3:16). They all point to the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
How long did John live after Jesus' baptism?
The historical account, by the first-century Jewish historian Josephus, suggests not only that John the Baptist's execution took place long after the traditional time of Jesus' baptism and even after the crucifixion, but also that it took place in faraway Macherus and not necessarily by beheading. Josephus confirms that the reason for John's arrest was his public criticism of Herod Antipas' marriage to his own brother's former wife. The wedding took place in 34 CE and Antipas ordered John to be executed in 35 or 36 CE, out of fear that he was stirring the Jews up for rebellion. The relevant text from Book 18 of Antiquities of the Jews:
"Now many people came in crowds to him, for they were greatly moved by his words. Herod, who feared that the great influence John had over the masses might put them into his power and enable him to raise a rebellion (for they seemed ready to do anything he should advise), thought it best to put him to death. In this way, he might prevent any mischief John might cause, and not bring himself into difficulties by sparing a man who might make him repent of it when it would be too late. Accordingly John was sent as a prisoner, out of Herod's suspicious temper, to Macherus, the castle I already mentioned, and was put to death."
The start of the mission of Jesus traditionally took place in 29 CE, so if John baptised Jesus as stated in the gospels, he must have lived for a further five or six years, preaching quite independently of Jesus, before he was arrested and executed.
What is the correct water temperature for water baptism?
10°C or 50°F
Jordan River water temperatures peak in the range 13 to 17°C (55 to 63°F) on around the 13th of August and are at their lowest on about the 24th of January, in the range 7 to 10°C (45 to 50°F)
Jesus was baptized December or January.
How are the salvation and the sacrament related?
The Sacraments are Christ's Gifts to His Church. Every Sacrament we receive, we receive Him.
Infant baptism symbolizes exactly the same as what adult baptism symbolizes: new life, forgiveness of sins and the acceptance of Christ as your Lord and savior. Parents are instructed to help their children to love, honor and obey God. Infant baptism shows that the parents are prepared to bring their child up in God's way and to guide him/her as a child of Christ until he/she is able to make his/her own decision to follow Christ.
Why do you think people being confirmed repeat the promises made for them at Baptism?
Baptism begins a process of entering the Church by grace. Confirmation perfects the same process by adding the Holy Spirit. The promises are repeated because they are the same.
Answer:
Peter named the three-step process for salvation to the very ones who killed Christ on the day of Pentecost. He boldly convicted them of their sin, and:
"...they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? Then Peter said unto them, REPENT, and BE BAPTIZED every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and YE SHALL RECEIVE THE GIFT OF THE HOLY GHOST(unfortunate translation: should be SPIRIT). (Acts 2:37-38)
Man performs the water baptism... God provides the Holy Spirit.
But, neither is validated without repentance, first.
John says: "I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but He that cometh after me is mightier than I... He shall baptize you with the Holy 'Spirit,' and with fire..." (Matt.3:11).
Some men foolishly call upon the Lord to baptize them with the "baptism of FIRE" not realizing that John was talking about the "Lake of Fire" where the wicked shall be burned up in the Judgment.
Who commanded that the Church baptize?
Jesus.
Matthew 28:19, 20 - "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.
Mark 16:15, 16 - And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. [NKJV]
Do you name the godparents on the christening invitation?
It is not a requirement, but many people do include the names of the godparents on their child's Christening invitations. In some cases, the godparents are given the honor of extending the invitation to the Christening or Baptism ceremony, and so their names will subsequently be on the invitations. In other cases, the parents are the inviters and will honor the godparents by directly naming them on the invites.
What where the words heard at Jesus' baptism by john?
In Matthew 3:13-17, John the Baptist heard a voice from heaven saying, "this is my beloved Son, in whom I am well please."
What do you give a baby boy for his christening?
Since christening is a religious ceremony, some nice gift ideas are a rosary or a baby's first Bible. If you do not want to give a religious gift, a nice picture frame or linen pillow is a good choice.
"He shalt baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire.-Matt. iii. 11.
Lord, Thou hast promised to baptize
Those in the Holy Ghost,
Whose faith on Thee alone relies,
Thy cross their only boast.
Baptize us in Thy Spirit, Lord,
And in that promised fire,
Which may to us all zeal afford,
All gratitude inspire.
Upon us may Thy Spirit place,
As armour for our road,
Faith, hope, and love, with every grace,
The panoply of God!
So may we, in temptation's hour,
Ourselves the victory win,
And rescue others from the power
Of Satan and of sin.
So may we constant gladness feel,
Love God, our Father, more;
And serve with undecaying zeal,
Thyself, whom we adore.
So may we go from strength to strength,
And daily grow in grace.
'Till in Thine image raised at length,
We see Thee face to face.
- Baptist Wriothesley Noel (1799 - 1873), 1853
http://ehymnbook.org/CMMS/hymnSong.php?folder=p25&id=pd25072
Is the purpose of Christian Baptism the same purpose of the Jewish Mikveh?
Christian Baptism, as I understand it, is done:
- 1 as a one time sacrament
- 2 as an outward expression of testimony of the believer's acceptance of Jesus' gift of salvation by his sacrificial death on the cross
- 3 with total body immersion is symbolized the death to sin & the rising to a new life in Christ
As such, baptism is completely unrelated to the mikvah. Mikvah is a bath that an individual can go to many times throughout their lives with its purpose being to restore one's spiritual status, mikvah restores your inner pure, innocent self.
