Baptized later in your adult life

[SaltwaterSlick]

Sunday’s a comin’ and the waters are a stirrin’!!

[Low Fence]

Acts 2:38

REPENT…(turn away from) and be baptized ( follow the Lord commands)


If baptisms were required, the thief on the cross didn’t make it…. Jesus said otherwise. Baptism is not only symbolic but also an act of obedience

[Tmag]

Take pictures when you’re baptized and post it up so we can celebrate with you.

[tvann]

Acts 2:38 - Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

[Death from Above]

Koine Greek does not read like English. Parse it out versus taking the english understanding.

It is not an if then statement.

OP. Prayers in the journey brother

[AJMag]

Don't take this as offense, but it sounds like you are trying to talk yourself out of it more than into it. Your heart appears to be seeking it, so why not follow and take the leap of faith?

As someone who was baptized young, i personally have struggled with whether or not to do it again as an adult when i truly know and understand the meaning of it.

What has helped me recently, in your beginning statements is to read on biblical archeology discoveries that help connect the bible to real life. Connecting those dots helps deepen my faith and suggest that as an avenue to explore.

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[DRT]

Yes - Baptism is just a ceremony, it doesn't secure salvation...



BUT I also think it serves as your "press conference" as a Christian...and that's a good thing!

There is built in accountability that comes with publicly making your profession of faith.

Let everyone know who you are...then go be that person!



But don't do it for yourself...do it out of grattitude for what the Lord has done for you on the cross!.

Do it because it will make others in your life think of their own salvation...and maybe change their life!



Jesus himself started the ministry phase of his life by being baptized. Likewise, your baptism could be a landmark in your life.



Pride and feeling foolish is probably the biggest thing holding you back.

Punt that pride and take the plunge is my advice!



Prayers for you my friend!

Well put.

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[clay4626]

REPENT…(turn away from) and be baptized ( follow the Lord commands)


If baptisms were required, the thief on the cross didn’t make it…. Jesus said otherwise. Baptism is not only symbolic but also an act of obedience

This all day

[CabezaBlanca]

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[Bone Thug]

REPENT…(turn away from) and be baptized ( follow the Lord commands)


If baptisms were required, the thief on the cross didn’t make it…. Jesus said otherwise. Baptism is not only symbolic but also an act of obedience

I agree.

[KactusKiller]

Don't take this as offense, but it sounds like you are trying to talk yourself out of it more than into it. Your heart appears to be seeking it, so why not follow and take the leap of faith?

As someone who was baptized young, i personally have struggled with whether or not to do it again as an adult when i truly know and understand the meaning of it.

What has helped me recently, in your beginning statements is to read on biblical archeology discoveries that help connect the bible to real life. Connecting those dots helps deepen my faith and suggest that as an avenue to explore.

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None taken and you may be correct. I’ve thought about this for several yrs and just never found that right moment when I got that clear calling, so in my mind I was not ready. Been waiting for that clear sign that now is the time. It’s not the correct way but how I have felt. In the last couple months I just have felt a void in my life. Almost a hunter or thirst. I’ve tried to fill it with land, toys, deer hunts etc but I still can’t fill it. I was thinking about baptism again after attending church this last Sunday. I still don’t feel ready but like most have said, I’ll never be 100% clean and ready but I don’t need to be.

[KactusKiller]

Jack….I don’t have all the answers to everything but give me a call if you ever want to talk.

I will buddy, I’ve always envied your Christian passion!

[TxDispatcher]

If I take th step I want to be ready to take a huge leap. I don’t want to be a hypocrite. Like many who openly and willing create massive sin but feel they clean the slate every Sunday at church because they attend church and ask for forgiveness.

The fact that you feel this way, separates you from that type of person. I think those folks missed Romans 6:1-2 where it says “1. What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? 2. God forbid.” Grace was never intended as a license to sin. Christ died so that we may live, and live free from the weight of our sins. That doesn’t mean we intentionally go out and be evil people. I contend if you’re intentionally doing people wrong, you aren’t a Christian at all…Christian literally means Christ-like.

That being said, being baptized and accepting the gift of salvation that Christ died to give us, is a “rebirth” if you will. How many babies have you ever seen born who stood up and walked immediately? How many started running marathons at 6 months old? Zero…it’s a daily process of leaning on Christ and allowing Him to help us grow and walk with Him. “Falling” is completely different from intentionally doing wrong. And while we indeed ARE saved by grace alone, our daily walk is important. 1 Thessalonians 4 is a good read, the NIV makes it easier to understand in todays language.

Great thread

[Leemo]

REPENT…(turn away from) and be baptized ( follow the Lord commands)


If baptisms were required, the thief on the cross didn’t make it…. Jesus said otherwise. Baptism is not only symbolic but also an act of obedience

You are correct
Baptism is a sign of your repentance

[katyhighpockets]

The timing of baptism is a personal decision, however at that point we come in contact with the blood of Jesus. Acts 2:38 shares repentance plus baptism = the forgiveness of sins

Appreciate all the post