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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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Where are wedding vows in book of Ruth?
There are no wedding vows written in the book of Ruth, as Ruth was purchased as a wife to Boaz 4:10. The witnesses made mention of the joining of Boaz an Ruth; with Ruth to be equal to (like) that of Rachael, Leah (wives of Jacob - Israel) and their house equal to (like) that of Pharez, son of Tamar and Judah. Their child will be named Obed of Jesse who will be of the blood line of king David.
According to Catholic teachings, when Satan tempted Eve to eat from the Tree of Knowledge, and she gave the fruit to Adam, all humans from then on were tainted with sin, namely "Original Sin." We baptize young ones to cleanse them of Original Sin, giving them a clean slate. Also, if one is baptized late in life, they are cleansed of ALL sins they have committed.
Most Christians believe that baptism forgives ones sins- anything bad they may have done in their life.
Why must babies wear a christening dress when being baptized?
White clothes or a christening dress are generally worn while being baptized because the person is "Fresh like the driven manna" which is a quote from the bible and a codex for the act of baptizing.
Why do we baptize babies in the Catholic Church?
We baptize babies in the Catholic Church because we have always done so since the very first when the Bible records that adults got baptized "along with their whole household." Since the fall with our first parents, every single human being (saving Our Blessed Lord, and His Mother) have been born without sanctifying grace, with original sin. And Our Blessed Lord commanded that we bring the little children to Him and do not hinder them. Baptism wipes out original sin, and restores sanctifying grace allowing the child to grow in holiness. Circumcision in the old covenant was done on the eighth day, and this was a foreshadowing of baptism. Without baptism, a child can receive none of the other sacraments and is denied sanctifying grace; thus we incur a very serious obligation to baptize infants as soon as possible.
The meaning and significance of Catholic Baptism has evolved over the centuries and its meaning has been controversial at times. Baptism, and hence the use of water, is symbolic in the Catholic Church to wash away original sin from the beautiful newborn infant as so many Catholics have always understood the ritual. Some now say it rather fills the spiritual vacuum called original sin.
Baptism allows the child to receive sanctifying grace, gives the right to receive the other sacraments, makes the infant a member of the church and makes the child subject to Christ and his Church. Catholics believe it is necessary for salvation. It is an article of faith that anyone who dies in the state of original sin is excluded from heaven and parents who delay the baptism of their newborn commit a grave sin. However, that rule is modified in certain cases.
What are two forms of Jewish baptism?
There are no forms of Jewish baptism. It doesn't exist in Judaism.
Ritual immersion is for other reasons in Judaism, mainly for ritual purity after menstruation or certain illnesses.
Explain how water baptism is part of the great commission?
There are two things that need to be explained here before we can answer the question. Water baptism and the "great commission"
The "Great commission" is Jesus' command to go into the world and preach the gospel to as many people as possible. It is the message that salvation comes through Jesus and no other.
Water baptism is also commanded by Jesus. Baptism is and outward sign of what has gone on inside of a person. By going through baptism the person is saying to the world that I am a believer. I belong to Jesus. He is my master and Lord.
Now we can answer the question: After a person has responded to the great commission by accepting Jesus as Savior then he is baptized to proclaim that to the world.
Do Catholics consider baptism as Jehovah's Witness a valid baptism?
No, because they reject the Trinity.
Can there or should be only one baptism by water in the Methodist?
That depends on your religion. Some religions, such as Catholics, hold a baptism by "sprinkling" an infant, and occasionally an adult will ask for a second. Others, such as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints ("Mormons"), will refuse a second baptism because the ordinance is not granted until the member is eight or older and has chosen to join.
There is no such thing as a bar baptism in the Catholic Church.
If you feel your child is in danger than I would say yes but if you feel he is a sociopath than maybe you might want to consider consulting your question towards a professional who could tell you the safest way of going about dealing with a sociopath.
Is 50.00 dollars enough to give for a Christening gift to a relative of your sisters?
- For Christenings a little gift (other than money) is more appropriate. One idea is to buy two little silver boxes (not expensive) and one is for a curl off the baby's hair and the other is for the first tooth they lose. These little boxes can be found in some larger drug stores; card shops or Trophy shops. Another idea is a silver (doesn't have to be pure silver) brush and comb set.
I like to poke around Antique shops and find a sterling silver baby spoon or demitasse spoon. Give it a good polish, maybe have it engraved, and you have a useful gift to feed baby with and an instant heirloom.
How do the Lutherans regard the Sacraments and Baptism?
There are, according to Lutherans, two sacraments: Baptism and Eucharist. The Sacraments are means of salvation provided for us from Jesus Christ. The Baptism is eternal, and can by no means be heaved; any baptism in the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit is accepted. There's only one baptism for everyone.
The Eucharist is the Communion, where bread and wine (fermented or non-fermented; Lutherans disagree whether the wine has to be fermented (alcoholic)) are blessed, prayed over and distributed to the congregation. Some churches practice closed communion, which means that only members of the church, and--perhaps--members of churches in communion with the actual church is allowed to participate in the communion; others practice open communion, which means that every baptised person is welcome to the Altar. Lutherans advocate the thesis of so-called Real Presence, that the wine and bread remain wine and bread, but are also at the same time the Blood and Body of Christ, transformed through the Holy Spirit.
If you are unsure whether or not you are allowed to participate in a Communion, ask the minister for guidance.
Which churches don't believe in children's baptism and why?
Many Mainly the Evangelical, Protestant, Baptist and Presbyterian churches (and the ones derived from them). That is because baptism is supposed to be an act of repentance of our sins. How can a child repent from its sins if he/she is not a sinner until the knowledge of it? It is known that children are not judged if they die in early age before understanding of sin. So, there is no need for repenting.
Answer2: In view of the fact that 'hearing the word,' 'embracing the word heartily,' and 'repenting' precede water baptism (Ac 2:14, 22, 38, 41) and that baptism requires the individual to make a solemn decision, it is apparent that one must at least be of age to hear, to believe, and to make this decision. Associated with baptism were such things as hearing, believing, and glorifying God, things infants cannot do. At Samaria when they heard and believed "the good news of the kingdom of God and of the name of Jesus Christ, they proceeded to be baptized." Here the Scriptural record specifies that the ones baptized were, not infants, but "men and women."-Ac 8:12.
Why do orthodox christians baptise babies?
Orthodox Christians baptize babies because they want their children to have the Holy Spirit in them as soon as possible.
Do wiccans believe in baptism?
We call it a Wiccaning. Yes, we have our own baptism ceremony for babies (or new members of the faith).
Do Protestants baptize people in Jesus' name or the Father's?
Persons who have placed their trust (for Eternal Life - in Heaven) in Jesus Christ (alone & nothing more) are to be baptized (by emersion) in the name of the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ) & the Holy Ghost (Spirit).
Is the baptism of the holy spirit a separate experience from being baptized in water?
There are many different teachings about baptism, but most recognize that they are entirely distinct from each other. The word baptitso in Greek means to dip. In the Bible we recognize these two baptisms: The baptism of the Holy Spirit occurs at the moment of conversion, and is an act by the Holy Spirit of joining a believer to "the body of Christ" - 1Corinthians 12:13,- the entire chapter deals with this baptism.
Water baptism is a symbolic ritual of a convert identifying with Christ in His death burial and resurrection. - Romans 6:4
There is also John's baptism that often adds to the confusion - Acts 19:3, but that's an Old Testament thing as John was the last of the Old Testament prophets.
Can a believer receive the baptism of the holy ghost without being sanctified?
No with out Repentance and Water Baptism in Jesus name you can not Receive the Holy Ghost Acts 2:38
