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1 | please answer the ? | 1 John 5:6 | arrow1 | 113635 | ||
I guess I appreciate your reply. But you in no way answered my question. Again why is it so acceptable today to put off water baptism, when in the Bible it was immediate and obviously very important? | ||||||
2 | please answer the ? | 1 John 5:6 | Morant61 | 113672 | ||
Greetings Arrow1! Where exactly does Scripture specify a time frame in which baptism must occur? I would agree with you that the apparent custom was to do it relatively quickly after salvation, but no where does Scripture mandate a set time frame. So, any 'delay' that churches today may have may just be a matter of taste, culture, or preference. But, this does not make them 'wrong' since there is no specific time frame commanded. As far as the modern 'delay', I think there are several reasons. 1) We tend to wait until someone requests baptism today. I think we are wrong on this point. 2) We tend to wait until several people can be baptized at once. I know of some churches which have a monthly or quartely service where new converts are baptized together. I have no problem with this practice. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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3 | where is time frame for baptism? | 1 John 5:6 | arrow1 | 113682 | ||
Where exactly does Bible specify time frame for baptism to occur? As long as you asked the question, I'll give an answer. You are not going to like it, I realize we have differing points of view and I respect that. Here goes The time frame is simple if one takes the Bible literally, Baptized for the forgiveness of sins, what are you waiting for be baptized and wash your sins away, buried with Him through baptism, baptized into Christ, on hearing this they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus, immediately he and all his family were baptized, baptism now saves you also, it saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, He saved us by the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. If taken literally the time frame is and was immediate. I would challenge you to quote one scripture which "specifically" speaks of a yet unbaptized person who was "saved", "born again", "washed clean of sins", "made a new creature in Christ", "considered a believer", or "filled with joy because of their belief". Please name just one that fits any of the above descriptions specifically. Side comment: For sure the time frame is 24 hours or less, at least as a biblical example, (obviously there could have been persons who put it off longer, but there is no scriptural record of it). If that is the Biblical example, if someone is born again and is 100 percent committed to following the Lord, why would they put off something (we would both agree is not optional for a true believer) even one day, much less a month or a year? |
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4 | where is time frame for baptism? | 1 John 5:6 | Morant61 | 113685 | ||
Greetings Arrow1! An implied time frame is not what I asked about my friend! I asked for a commanded time frame. There is no such thing. As far as your question about baptism goes, Acts 10:47 fits the bill. Cornelius and his family received the 'gift of the Holy Spirit' prior to be baptized. Yet, according to the baptismal regeneration position, once must repent and be baptized to receive the 'gift of the Holy Spirit'. Therefore, Acts 10:47 proves that Acts 2:38 has been misinterpreted. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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