Many people have different views on baptism. It could depend on the type of religion you were raised with. It could depend on many things...
I was baptized when I was one month old. This has always kind of conflicted me. I read in the bible that Jesus was baptized when he was an adult. Other adults in the bible were choosing to be baptized as a public profession of their faith. What the bible doesn't talk about directly is baptizing children. It does mention that whole families were baptized together, which may have included babies.
I have recently wondered if I could get baptized again. Just as a public profession of my desire to follow after Jesus. A public announcement that I have accepted Jesus' gift of salvation and grace.
I have had discussions with friends and family about this. I have gotten mixed reactions. One said that it seems like I am saying that my first baptism didn't count by getting baptized again. Others say that I need to choose to be baptized because it is a command of God, and my infant baptism wasn't my choice.
I don't think my message is that my first baptism didn't count. My message is that I am now choosing to follow God's command as an adult. I am choosing to show others that I want to submit my life before God. As an infant I didn't have that choice.
Therefore, I have every intention of getting baptized in Lake Huron on September 10th with my husband, who has never been baptized. This will be an amazing time for both of us!
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That is great news! You need to do what is best for you and what you feel God has called you to do, and if that is getting baptized again, then do it! =)
When are you guys free to hang out? anytime soon?
I agree with Gwyn. I got baptized as a baby, but again, wasn't my choice. I got baptized again 6 years ago when I recommitted my life to Jesus and actually understood what baptism was. I know it is a command and at the same time, I felt that I wanted to do it because I had a choice to do it and it was personal to me since I wanted to physically do it and remember what I as doing it for.
I'll be praying!
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