Bible Question: Did our first baptism 'not take'? Should we be baptised more than once? We have many denominations. Some emerse, which I believe is the best way. Some drip, drizzle, wet hand, or pour. If we were originally not emersed, and we change to a denomination that dunks, must we be baptised again by dunking to be qualified to join the church? Jim |
Bible Answer: Jim: It seems that there are actually two issues/questions being discussed here. 1) Is it necessary for one to be rebaptized in order to be saved? The answer, according to the Scriptures, is no, rebaptism is not a requirement for salvation. 2) Is it necessary for one to be rebaptized in order to become a member of the church you attend? Apparently, the answer is yes, it is. If anyone knows of a denomination that allows one to pick and choose which of the membership requirements he plans to meet, please let me know. In reality it appears that in your situation one has only two basic choices: either be rebaptized and join the church or don't be rebaptized and don't join it. God bless you in your desire to be true to Him and His Word. Grace to you, John |