I'm not baptized. Am i a Christian?

[Terrywoodenpic]

There is one thing that always stands out to me: Yeshua was baptized. I think that is one of the main reasons I think that we should be baptized. It's as simple as that.

True ...Neither Jesus nor any one else explained what Baptism actually did.
It clearly was different to a "Blessing"
It is an essential part of "becoming a Christian."
Though not perhaps for receiving Gods mercy.

 

[Desert Snake]

There is one thing that always stands out to me: Yeshua was baptized. I think that is one of the main reasons I think that we should be baptized. It's as simple as that.

That isn't the question in the OP. The question, is, am I a christian, even though i'm not baptized. Nothing about 'a good idea'

 

[Desert Snake]

True ...Neither Jesus nor any one else explained what Baptism actually did.
It clearly was different to a "Blessing"
It is an essential part of "becoming a Christian."
Though not perhaps for receiving Gods mercy.

So, what is your ACTUAL ANSWER TO THE OP QUESTION? You voted ''other''. I probably shouldn't have given that option, it doesn't seem to helping the answers

 

[Terrywoodenpic]

So, what is your ACTUAL ANSWER TO THE OP QUESTION? You voted ''other''. I probably shouldn't have given that option, it doesn't seem to helping the answers

That is not a yes no thing
Most churches require their members to be baptised.
however a person may be a Christian , in the sight of God, prior to his baptism.
Neither you I nor anyone else can give a definitive answer. I would give a person the benefit of the doubt if they claim to be a christian.

Few people can even remember their own baptism, and fewer still older people could prove it.
I remember my godfather, but nothing about where the church was, nor is anyone alive who does know.
Some people will have been baptised and not know it.

 

[elijoe_15]

Baptism is basically a public showing of your faith in Christ,You are still a Christian without being baptized.

 

[JesusBeliever]

I'm not baptized. Am I not technically a Christian? Doesn't it state in the Bible that Xians must be baptized? Do you believe that?

Im referring tt the water baptism, of John, in this thread.

Hi there, in Acts 10, Cornelius and company were baptised with the Holy Spirit before Peter instructed them to be baptised with water as well (Acts 10:44-48). I think this had to do with giving earthly witness to what had taken place spiritually OR what one hoped to take place spiritually if it hadn't happened for them yet. Acts 18-25-28 speaks of a man that only knew of the baptism of John, and even though the verse doesn't specifically say that he received the Holy Spirit baptism, the text seems to suggest he did.

 

[Desert Snake]

Hi there, in Acts 10, Cornelius and company were baptised with the Holy Spirit before Peter instructed them to be baptised with water as well (Acts 10:44-48). I think this had to do with giving earthly witness to what had taken place spiritually OR what one hoped to take place spiritually if it hadn't happened for them yet. Acts 18-25-28 speaks of a man that only knew of the baptism of John, and even though the verse doesn't specifically say that he received the Holy Spirit baptism, the text seems to suggest he did.

Is this supposed to answer the OP?

 

[ether-ore]

I'm not baptized. Am I not technically a Christian? Doesn't it state in the Bible that Xians must be baptized? Do you believe that?

Im referring tt the water baptism, of John, in this thread.

Jesus Christ told Nicodemus in John 3:5: "Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water (baptism by immersion) and of the Spirit (receive the Holy Ghost) , he cannot enter into the kingdom of God." I suppose it can be said that if one believes in Jesus Christ, he could be called a Christian. However, to be a part of the body of Christ (the church) and to be able to receive forgiveness after repentance, one must be baptized.

 

[12jtartar]

I'm not baptized. Am I not technically a Christian? Doesn't it state in the Bible that Xians must be baptized? Do you believe that?

Im referring tt the water baptism, of John, in this thread.

g Konn,
Consider 1Pet 3:21, where we are told that Baptism is now saving you. Look at the scriptures before this one 18-20, especially verse 20 which tells us that 8 people were saved through the flood of Noah's day. Being on the Ark saved those people, and baptism is likened to that, because it can save today. Notice that there was only One Ark!!
Today there is ONE Baptism, meaning every person must be Baptized in the One Faith, Eph 4:3-6. This one Faith mentioned, is the One Faith that God blesses today, just like there was only one Ark.
Just because you have been baptized in the one Faith does not mean that you are forever saved no matter what you do. The Bible tells us we must endure until the end, meaning until the end of your life or the end of this system of things, or Age.
I think you mentioned John's Baptism. This was only for the Jews. The reason for this baptism was; the Jews were in a Covenant relationship with God, and they had abandoned Him. To get back into His Grace they had to be baptized for forgiveness of the sins against God, for breaking the Covenant. Then the Jews had to be Baptized again, like the Gentiles, in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Just because a person is baptized, does not mean that he is a true Christian. You must be baptized in the one Faith that God approves and then you must live a life of a true Christian for all your life.
All true Christians must follow in the steps of their master, Jesus, 1Pet 2:21. Jesus was baptized, Matt 3:16,17.
Just as the Bible tells us that we must search for the truth, we must search for that one true religion that God blesses, and it is not the one that you would normally think, in fact it is the opposite, 1Cor 1:26-29, Luke 6:22,23,26, John 15:18-20, Matt 10:22, 24:9.

 

[lostwanderingsoul]

the Bible teaches that you must first repent ( be sorry for your sins ) then be baptized and you will receive the Holy Spirit. true followers of Jesus should have the Holy Spirit so they must repent and be baptized to be true followers. this is why infant baptism makes no sense because a baby cannot repnt before being baptized.

 

[Yoshua]

I'm not baptized. Am I not technically a Christian? Doesn't it state in the Bible that Xians must be baptized? Do you believe that?

Im referring tt the water baptism, of John, in this thread.

Hi qkonn,

There is a command to baptize by Jesus, but not necessary as the basis for salvation.

Thanks

 

[Desert Snake]

g Konn,
Consider 1Pet 3:21, where we are told that Baptism is now saving you. Look at the scriptures before this one 18-20, especially verse 20 which tells us that 8 people were saved through the flood of Noah's day. Being on the Ark saved those people, and baptism is likened to that, because it can save today. Notice that there was only One Ark!!
Today there is ONE Baptism, meaning every person must be Baptized in the One Faith, Eph 4:3-6. This one Faith mentioned, is the One Faith that God blesses today, just like there was only one Ark.
Just because you have been baptized in the one Faith does not mean that you are forever saved no matter what you do. The Bible tells us we must endure until the end, meaning until the end of your life or the end of this system of things, or Age.
I think you mentioned John's Baptism. This was only for the Jews. The reason for this baptism was; the Jews were in a Covenant relationship with God, and they had abandoned Him. To get back into His Grace they had to be baptized for forgiveness of the sins against God, for breaking the Covenant. Then the Jews had to be Baptized again, like the Gentiles, in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Just because a person is baptized, does not mean that he is a true Christian. You must be baptized in the one Faith that God approves and then you must live a life of a true Christian for all your life.
All true Christians must follow in the steps of their master, Jesus, 1Pet 2:21. Jesus was baptized, Matt 3:16,17.
Just as the Bible tells us that we must search for the truth, we must search for that one true religion that God blesses, and it is not the one that you would normally think, in fact it is the opposite, 1Cor 1:26-29, Luke 6:22,23,26, John 15:18-20, Matt 10:22, 24:9.

I don't think that being baptized ''in the name of'', guarantees anything. The baptism that people undergo in the church, is the baptism, of John, it merely uses different words. We know that the baptisms are technically different, because of the other type of baptism, performed in the NT. So, there was always meant to be understood, a distinction, between the baptisms, imo.

 

[Shiranui117]

I don't think that being baptized ''in the name of'', guarantees anything. The baptism that people undergo in the church, is the baptism, of John, it merely uses different words. We know that the baptisms are technically different, because of the other type of baptism, performed in the NT. So, there was always meant to be understood, a distinction, between the baptisms, imo.

To answer your OP question, yes, you are a Christian if you have the faith of a Christian--in other words, if you believe and act as a Christian. To be Christian means to be a "little Christ". Baptism makes your being a Christian an official and sacramental reality.

Also, the Holy Spirit descending on believers in the New Testament prior to their formal baptism by the Apostles was never the rule--it was always the exception. That was the Holy Spirit showing the Apostles that they were also to baptize the Samaritans and the Gentiles. And indeed, references to the Holy Spirit descending on people prior to baptism in water in the name of the Trinity by Jesus' authority are relatively few in Scripture.

 

[sojourner]

No one really believes poured water is baptism.

I do. Am I no one?

 

[savagewind]

I do. Am I no one?

Like me? I suppose that fact that I am no one makes it possible that you are no one too.

The Greek World
"The Greek word "baptizo" as used in Mark 1:4 ( "And so John came, baptizing in the desert region . . ." ) was very common among Greek-speaking people; it is used in every period of Greek literature and was applied to a great variety of matters, including the most familiar acts of everyday life. Greek speakers and hearers understood the word at the time John was preaching; it had no doubtful meaning. It meant what we express by the Latin word 'immerse' and kindred terms; no one could then have thought of attributing to it a different meaning, such as 'sprinkle' or 'pour.'" (Boles, H. Leo Commentary on Matthew. Gospel Advocate Pub. Pg 74).

The Encyclopedia of Religion (McMillan. 1987. Pg. 59) continues by pointing out that the word baptism means to plunge, to immerse, or to wash; it also signifies, from the Homeric period onward, any rite of immersion in water. The baptismal rite is similar to many other ablution (the washing of one's body or part of it as a religious rite) rituals found in a number of religions..."

http://www.bible.ca/ef/topical-baptism-a-prechristian-history.htm

 

[sojourner]

Like me? I suppose that fact that I am no one makes it possible that you are no one too.



http://www.bible.ca/ef/topical-baptism-a-prechristian-history.htm

I don't know about you, but I'm not "no one," and I certainly really do believe in pouring as a legitimate form of baptism.

 

[savagewind]

I don't know about you, but I'm not "no one," and I certainly really do believe in pouring as a legitimate form of baptism.

As a lot of people do.

 

[savagewind]

I think sprinkling is more like anointing. Baptism is like bathing.

 

[savagewind]

Which explains a lot. Doesn't it?

 

[sojourner]

As a lot of people do.

I thought you just said that "no one really believes poured water is baptism?"