Bible Question: Is it okay to be baptized, by water, more than once? I have a friend who is going to get baptized for the second time, the first time happened when she was around 7 years old. Now at 23, she wants to do it again. What does the Bible say about this? |
Bible Answer: I know of no Scripture that would prohibit re-baptism. Paul re-baptized the 12 disciples at Ephesus in Acts 19. These disciples probably came to believe under the teaching of Apollos when he came to Ephesus (Act 18:24). Contrary to the belief of some, they were, from all indications, Christians when they were baptized the first time. I know of no Scripture where non-believers were ever referred to as “disciples”. Paul re-baptized these believers because they had a fuller meaning of who Jesus was. We don’t know if they were re-baptized at their request, or Paul’s encouragement, just that it happened and it was OK. Maybe your friend has similar circumstances? Personally, I would encourage your friend to seek Gods guidance, and if she feels she needs to be re-baptized, I would support her decision to do so. God Bless, retxar |