Are Backsliders Required to be Re-baptized?

[chosenbyone]

This was the first time that I have had a chance to log on today. First of all, I want to thank Rhoni, Sister Falla and others for their heartfelt posts that they took the time to write here. I have felt truly blessed to have such wonderful people that have taken time to pray with and for me regarding this subject. Rhoni, do you think that next week, Saturday, would work for you and Brother S. to meet with me? Just drop me a line or call me tomorrow evening. I wanted to thank you for being such a dear friend. I listened to your CD last night and I can't wait for you to hear the songs. I wanted to share with you and Sis. Falla what happened last night, so look for my email.

Brother Jones, I have always admired you though we have never met and I appreciated seeing that you wrote your comments on this thread. One day, I hope that we would have a chance to meet for coffee and talk about our wonderful Lord and Savior.

StMatthew, I would never want to do violence to the Word of God. The Word has guided me through many years and many situations. It has always been precious to me and Jesus has always used His Word to direct me in all areas of my life. I have enjoyed reading your posts here on AFF and have always been impressed with your knowledge and class. Would you do me a favor? Would you give me scriptural references to establish your statement that if I were to be re-baptized that I would do violence to the Word? I would greatly appreciate your time and effort in doing that for me.

There were many incidents written in the Word where the Lord instructed people to do things that were "out of the norm" and they faced the onslaught of the skeptics in their day. If those that received their healing and deliverances had listened to the naysayers, we would not have had so many wonderful stories that we read in the Bible that have brought faith to so many of us.

My life and my will is in the hands of the Lord and not in the opinions, though appreciated, of those that haven't heard from God regarding my particular circumstance.

May the Lord bless you fully and may health and happiness overflow in your life.

chosen