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1 | who has the authority to baptize | Acts 10:48 | Makarios | 225524 | ||
Greetings Falcon, You ask, "Who has the authority to baptize and where can it be found in scripture?" There are a few verses that lead me to believe that baptism can be performed by any believer with someone who has been called to be baptized: Matthew 28:19, Mark 1:4, Acts 10:48, Acts 8:36, Gal. 3:26-27. Matthew 28:19-20 - these verses, commonly referred to as "the Great Commission", is a general call by Jesus, who had "all authority" in heaven and on earth, to commission all who would follow Him to baptize in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Therefore, the Great Commission itself is a general declaration to all believers that they have been given authority (and even commanded) to make disciples and baptize in His name. Mark 1:4 "John the Baptizer arose in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins." - What credentials did John have before he started baptizing? He was simply filled with the Holy Spirit, and he began proclaiming the word and baptizing all who confessed their sins in repentance. Acts 10:48 - Peter commands that the Gentiles be baptized in the name of the Lord. So, the picture here is that Peter the apostle hands the actual duty of performing the baptism to either a deacon (Acts 6:5) or just a fellow believer who was with them. Acts 8:36 - one of the deacons mentioned in Acts 6:5, Philip, performs a baptism for the Ethiopian, who just converted to the faith after Philip preached the message of Jesus to him. He says, "See, here is water. What hinders me from being baptized?" Philip only responds by saying "If you believe with all your heart, you may." Therefore, if there is any requirement needed for baptism, it is not the one who is actually performing the baptism who needs to be 'fit', but the one who is being baptized who must be a true believer in Christ. Galatians 3:26-27 - "for as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ" - so, if the end result is that we "have put on Christ", then it really should not matter as far as who is performing the baptizing. It is telling that this verse immediately follows "for you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus." I hope that this helps! Blessings to you, Makarios |
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2 | who has the authority to baptize | Acts 10:48 | lionheart | 225526 | ||
Makarios, Good answer. I grew up thinking that pastors were the only ones who could baptise. Fortunately I know better than that now. I have one question though. Are not all believers called to be baptized. (Mtt 28:19 Mk 16:16 Acts 2:38) In Him, lionheart |
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3 | who has the authority to baptize | Acts 10:48 | Makarios | 225531 | ||
Greetings Brother Lionheart! Yes, I believe that all believers are called to be baptized. But salvation is by faith alone (Ephesians 2:8; John 3:16-17). Therefore, I interpret Acts 2:38 in the following way: "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ because of (or as a result of) the remission of sins." As for Mark 16:16, it is unbelief that brings condemnation, not a lack of being baptized. In 1 Corinthians 1:17, Paul drew a clear distinction between baptism and the gospel. And since it is the gospel that saves (1 Cor. 15:1-2), baptism is clearly not necessary to attain salvation. Please don't get me wrong: baptism is important. But even though we should obey Christ and be baptized, we must not forget that our faith in Christ, not baptism, is what saves us (Acts 16:31; John 3:16). Baptism is basically a public profession of faith. Water baptism follows the salvation experience. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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