May 31, 2016 · This does not prove that there a fixed set of words that must be said when baptizing someone. It isn't even a good passage to prove that confession is necessary prior to baptism. The argument that saying "I baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit" is not a complete statement does not make logical sense.

Mar 13, 2009 · The candidate then designates someone who was meaningful in his conversion to come and light the candle (using a candle, they light from the large lit candle, to the one for the candidate). At the end of the baptism, we remind the congregation that there is an unlit candle--representing that there are always more people to reach with the Gospel.

Sep 3, 2008 · Whenever a preacher finds someone interested in being a Christian, he tries to establish where a person is at in his understanding of salvation and direct him toward where he needs to go. If you go through Acts you will find that as people become convicted of their need to be saved, different answers are given depending on where the person is ...

For a woman to baptize another woman would not be a problem. But for a woman to baptize a man would be taking on authority for the time. It is not an authority of teaching or telling someone what to do, but it is an action by authority. It would be better to find a man to do the baptism to avoid any impropriety.

May 16, 2024 · Also, it seems all the examples of baptism in the Bible were performed by saved people. So, are Matthew 28:19 and these examples a pattern showing that the baptizer must be saved to baptize someone scripturally? Or, if not, how should I understand there are no qualifications for the baptizer despite Matthew 28:19 and these examples?

Question: Hey Brother, Would you baptize an individual who you think is still living in sin or is setting a bad example? For instance, if the individual is living with a girlfriend but claims that they do not have sex and sleep in different rooms. Answer: "Let no …

But most of all it helps to know that someone cares and is praying to God on your behalf. If I can help, I'm willing to listen. In regards to baptism, you cannot baptize yourself. It is always described as being baptized; that is, someone does it to you. You do need to have someone able to baptize as God commanded in Matthew 28:18-20.

If you and your friend are willing and you are sure she knows the truth, then go ahead and baptize her. Start studying together and start inviting others to the study as well. You might be surprised who fast a church can develop when there are people who love the truth. It will be hard at times.

Answer: There are no set words to say at a baptism. All baptisms are done in by the authority of the Lord. Thus, whether someone says it is being done in the name of Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:18-20) or in the name of Jesus (Acts 10:48), it is …

Question: I read Baptized but Not Converted on your site, but I have a more specific question. After a long study with some ladies, they all came to the conclusion that baptism was essential for salvation.