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No, but how they were, ". . . And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; . . ."Did the Israelites get immersed in the Red Sea or sprinkled?
I hope you recognize the symbolism being used.No, but how they were, ". . . And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; . . ."
βαπτίζω baptizoh not ῥαντίζω rantizoh
Historically you could still be a Baptist (landmark Baptists and Primitive Baptists often include groups that "baptized" believers by pouring water as related Baptists because they affirmed believers baptism).If you claim you are Baptist and pour or sprinkle, you're not a true Baptist are you?... If "baptize" means (to immerse), that is what separates us from those who pour or sprinkle... Brother Glen
Where do people think there is a command to immerse people entirely under water in the Bible?
I understand it's Baptist tradition, but I am unsure of a Bible command that one must immerse another person in order to be baptized
Could a person stand in a kiddy pool and have water poured over them and still be baptized?
I understand the symbolism and the reason why Baptist's dunk people. That is a tradition, not a command in scripture. Is a believer not baptized when he has water poured on him and is immersed in that water? Do you think God makes a distinction?
The mode of baptism is never expressed or demanded in the Bible.
Baptism expresses that we are immersed into Christ. In that expression we would never come back out. So, the mode of expression is not as significant as the expression of being immersed into Christ. Water in that case can be poured or sprinkled without offending God.
The Baptism that saves us is our immersion (death, burial, and resurrection) into Christ Jesus by the work of the Holy Spirit.The word "baptise" means to immerse.
Baptism by immersion is The Counsel of God, by the Authority of God
and is a Divine Ordinance Instituted by God, which Jesus Commissioned and Commanded His churches to perform on all new converts.
True historical churches of the Lord Jesus have been faithful to A.) Follow the Lord in being baptized into one of His churches, by the Authority of God and B.) to obey His Command to baptised those who are saved and made disciples, and then teach them all things He has Commanded.
Those who have been saved but not baptized into one of the Lord's churches have not been taught.
Not unless they think they are in the position to legislate the word of God.
God has revealed Himself and His Will and how He is to be Worshipped, in words, and He means what He says.
The word "baptism" is the mode.
What do you mean by this?
Baptism expresses that we are immersed into Christ.
You will need to learn the definition of "baptised" and give up trying to change the meaning of words in the Bible, before you dispense Spiritual Advice and tell God what He accepts as Worship.
Water in that case can be poured or sprinkled without offending God.
The word "baptise" means to immerse.
Baptism by immersion is The Counsel of God, by the Authority of God
and is a Divine Ordinance Instituted by God, which Jesus Commissioned and Commanded His churches to perform on all new converts.
True historical churches of the Lord Jesus have been faithful to A.) Follow the Lord in being baptized into one of His churches, by the Authority of God and B.) to obey His Command to baptised those who are saved and made disciples, and then teach them all things He has Commanded.
The word "baptism" is the mode.
You will need to learn the definition of "baptised" and give up trying to change the meaning of words in the Bible, before you dispense Spiritual Advice and tell God what He accepts as Worship.
Water in that case can be poured or sprinkled without offending God.
The Baptism that saves us is our immersion (death, burial, and resurrection) into Christ Jesus by the work of the Holy Spirit.
Water is an element that symbolizes this spiritual event
When water is poured over you, you are being immersed.
It is a mode that can symbolize the same idea of immersion as going down into water.
What pouring is not is, it's not Baptist tradition
. I don't see God demanding one tradition of baptism over another. If it was that important, God would have provided very clear prescriptions as to exactly how it was to be performed.
God has revealed Himself and His Will and how He is to be Worshipped, in words, and He means what He says.
But, there is no such prescription written down and demanded by God. Therefore, it becomes an issue of conscience not law.
Those who have been saved but not baptized into one of the Lord's churches have not been taught.
The symbolism does not negate being immersion.I hope you recognize the symbolism being used.
The Egyptians got immersed.Did the Israelites get immersed in the Red Sea or sprinkled?
Israelites or Egyptians?!?Did the Israelites get immersed in the Red Sea or sprinkled?
As, ya got there 1stThe Egyptians got immersed.
Israel was immersed in a cloud being in the Red Sea unto Moses, per 1 Corinthians 10:2.No, but how they were, ". . . And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; . . ."
βαπτίζω baptizoh not ῥαντίζω rantizoh
Jesus actually didn't mandate foot washing (to the church).So does anyone wash feet as Jesus mandates?
In John 13:4-19 it is so supposed after the supper and not before. And NOWHERE else in all the written word of God. See Luke 22:20-21 before this to understand why.So does anyone wash feet as Jesus mandates?
The Egyptians got immersed.
So does anyone wash feet as Jesus mandates?
I view it a sign of compliance to the example of humility Christ provided us and I agree your you about the lack of significanceWashing feet is not mandate... As a lifelong PB I should know!... There are PB's who don't wash feet and there are also other beliefs who art not PB's who do... If a person doesn't have the right mindset of humility, they shouldn't... Understanding the significance of the act is the key... Somebody doesn't want to wash feet?... No problem with me... Keep your shoes on!... Brother Glen
I like the symbolism. I don't know that it is practical in all cases (it was practical....and a custom...to the Disciples).Washing feet is not a mandate... As a lifelong PB I should know!... There are PB's who don't wash feet and there are also other beliefs who art not PB's who do... If a person doesn't have the right mindset of humility, they shouldn't... Understanding the significance of the act is the key... Somebody doesn't want to wash feet?... No problem with me... Keep your shoes on!... Brother Glen