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I came to realize my faith more as an adult in a non-denominational environment, where it is more commonly taught that adult baptism is the way to go. For me regardless of when baptism ‘should’ be done, I did feel very strong about getting baptized after making my salvation decision, and it was a beautiful experience.

It is not my intent to offend anyone like you or with the same beliefs as you. I like to focus more on what we have in common than the difference that could separate us.

I will say that the experience is pretty amazing, and I still recommend it. Jesus also told us that we need to pick up our cross daily. For me, my faith is new every day. Every morning I must wake up and die to my flesh. I am saved, but I am still a sinner. No matter how good my intentions are, I am still flawed, and can use a little more identification with Christ in my life. I have been baptized as an adult once. But personally do not see the harm in doing it again.

Without getting too theological here, I guess that I would compare it to a prayer for salvation (which I also know is handled differently in different places). If I pray for salvation with others who are praying for the first time, then I don’t believe that this is any disrespect or negative statement about my first salvation experience. I see the same thing with baptism. If I had the opportunity to identify with Christ in that way again, especially if it were somewhere cool like the Jordan River, then I would probably do it. If it had to be for the “remission” of sin, then I still would not be out of line while I am still a sinner.

I do certainly agree that experiences like this are certainly quite sacred events. And if doing it does not sit well with someone, then I absolutely respect that right. Something like this should not be done without prayerful consideration anyway. Follow the lead of the Holy Spirit on this. IF you (any reader) do feel led to do it, then I do pray that God would meet you there and make it as meaning ful an experience as it was for me here.

God bless,
Dan

We will have to agree to disagree on this point: “[E]ven if you have already been baptized, I recommend seeking it out as an adult as well.”

I could never do that. I was baptized as an infant and believe in the Apostles’ Creed which declares that there is “one baptism for the remission of sin.” To get re-baptized would not only be redundant for me, but would, in my opinion, dishonor my parents who lived out their obligation to raise me in the Christian faith and made sure that I was taught the principles of Christianity, a prime example being their having me baptized when just a few months old and making sure that I participated in confirmation. In the church in which I was raised, confirmation is, in fact, the rite of “Affirmation of Baptism.” So I reaffirmed my baptism as a young adult.

Were I to get baptized again, I don’t know how I would intellectually reconcile that with the paths I have already walked, primarily those mentioned above.

So no, adult re-baptism is not for everyone. But it is certainly an option for those who feel called to it.

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Thanks!
Dan

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