I was baptized in Jehovah
Emails & Questions
Baptized once, Baptized Again?
Q: Dan I need to ask you a question and it might seem
like something I should or shouldn't do. When I was baptised
I was about 26 this was when I believe the church organisation
whatever you want call it, baptised me in the name of Jehovah
son the spirit now I know how they got to his transition,
but any way as it goes this is not corrected? Do I need to have it done
when in my new and better understanding? I think I do, what do you say?
A: Baptism is a form of confession. In the First
century, baptism was used by the Holy Spirit to prove who and who
was not acceptable. This was a tool to demonstrate to the racially
prejudice Jews that, Yes, Gentiles too. Once the Church got on
board with this idea that the Gospel and the Coming Kingdom
promise was for all people, then Baptism became a confession of
acceptance. Many religions use baptism, even the Jews had a
cleansing celebration and had baptism pools. But who is going to
baptize a person taken hostage or marked for death and comes to
the Messiah while being held? You know, like the man stranded on
an island and is awakened? Who is there to baptize them? Lots of
questions, like this. When the Church is in a state of peace and
not running from persecution, then there can be an orderly manner
and even a ceremonial aspect to baptizing those as they confess
Him before others in the Church. But, what about those people on
the run? The first 100 years, led into Church, confessing
YaHshua, was in hiding and on the run and virtually disappeared,
historically, because of the sport of killing those of this new
sect.
What reappeared, around 380 AD, we had nearly 200 years pass
where those Churches, founded by the Apostles, Seven of which are
mentioned in Revelation, are gone from historical view, as if
blown into the wind, which, they were. What happened to Baptism
in those days? It is more about what you think. Who says it has
to be a man, who says it has to be anyone? Of course, the
examples in the New Covenant writings demonstrate forms followed
along Jewish lines, but we have, the Church from the First
Century, has passed from Jewish or Israeli forms to Gentile, for
we now, temporarily, live in the Times of the Gentiles and this
will be until our Lord and Savior, YaHshua returns. Luke 21:24.
What is Baptism, to you? If it is you confession and knowing, at
this moment, it is all about you -- your moment of change and
acceptance and no one else, and knowing and believing that He will
impart to you a part or piece of the Holy Spirit -- called a down
payment for something greater to come -- 2 Cor 1:21-22. By your
own conscience do what you feel is right and acceptable. Seek our
a local Pastor, if you feel a professional person should be
involved, as long as such a person would go along with what you
require in the use of His Name as opposed to using the false
name. Also, consider this -- John
20:22 And when He had said this, He breathed on them and said
to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. No
evidence of water baptism -- His immediate disciples went with
Him everywhere, learning and following and witnessing, even
baptizing others and yet they had not yet been given the Holy
Spirit? Apparently, not until He gave it to them, He literally
breathed the Holy Spirit, His Spirit and the Spirit of the
Father into them. No water, no immersing. You must follow
what you heart moves you to in your confession. For it is
written, that everyone who will confess Him to men, He will
confess to the Father and the Angels of Heaven --Mat 10:32 --
be certain to read also, Romans 10:9-13.
At the Website under
Doctrines/Baptism, at the bottom of the article, I provide a
couple of works that would baptize in His Name. Some will not
baptize without you becoming a sworn member of their group --
of course, our Savior, YaHshua, says not to swear on anything,
some seem to miss this. Follow your heart, how you are
inspired and comfortable doing, a confession is a confession,
it is up to you and how you are moved.
See Also, the Article -- BaptismSend Questions and Comments to: dan@servantsofyahshua.com