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Baptism Process.
Calling on the name of the LORD is a customary thing for Israelites.Willing Gentiles learn and catch up
and become wise to the invisible side and the good Gifts.
Acts.22
[16] Now why do you tarry (Paul)?Arise and be baptized and wash away your sins,
calling on the name of the LORD. >> (who incarnated as Jesus Christ)
Pss.116
[12] What shall I render to the LORD, (the Father),for all of his benefits, (that are directed), toward me?
[13] I will take (happily accept) the Cup (gift)
of Salvation, >> (from his highly exalted Son)
and I will call upon
the name of the LORD >> (calling on Jesus, starting in baptism)
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Time Magazine, Dec. 5, 1955: Record of a True Baptism in Rome 100 A.D.
"The deacon raised his hand, and Publius Decius stepped through the baptistery door.
Standing waist-deep in the pool was Marcus Vasca the wood seller.
He was smiling as Publius waded into the pool beside him.
'Credis?' he asked.
Credo' responded Publius.
'I believe that my salvation comes from Jesus the Christ,
who was crucified under Pontius Pilate.
With Him I died that with Him I may have Eternal Life.'
Then he felt strong arms supporting him as he let himself fall backward into the pool,
and heard Marcus' voice in his ear,
'I baptize you in the Name of the Lord Jesus'
as the cold water closed over (buried) him."
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The above Baptism conforms to Scripture and the righteous Israelite practice.
It is >> ESSENTIAL<< that the candidate also calls on the LORD Jesus.
Coming to Our loving GOD, through Our Savior, and to Our loving Savior,
who is of the same image, is a happy occassion.
The number of times to submerge and to call on the LORD is not restricted.
The candidate can decide that.
In self baptism the candidate has personal time with the LORD Jesus
and is not rushed.
CALLING MUST BE DONE FROM UNDER THE WATER
OR NO RESPONSE IS GOTTEN.
AN EXAMPLE:
With the image of Jesus, sitting side by side with his Father and on his right hand,
SUBMERGE and call on Jesus:
LORD Jesus, Son of GOD on the right hand of GOD,
Please forgive my sins and help me to live like a good person,
like Our good Father and you
Bless my life with all things.
Make opportunity for me that I do not have to sin to live.
Thank you my LORD Jesus Christ.
Thank you, O GOD, my Father.
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