I Baptized my Kid in Jesus name last night! - Page 5

rgcraig · #41 02-11-2008, 11:52 AM

I think this is a very good nugget that was posted on another thread. It puts it all in perspective to me.

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Originally Posted by ManOfWord

Actually, from my study of the Jewish Roots of Christianity, I found that baptism was absolutely nothing new in the NT at all. Not only that, but it was not uncommon in Jesus' time for disciples to go through the Mikveh (Jewish baptism) and be immersed in the name of the Rabbi/Teacher whose teaching they were following, and to whom they were separating themselves TO. From a Jewish perspective, authority was not the focus, the person being separated TO was the focus.

So, from that standpoint, we are immersed in the name of our "Rabbi" signifying that we are separating ourselves TO Him. We are joining ourselves to His teaching etc. This was no small matter in biblical times. It was extremely serious and a big commitment as well.

Nahum · #42 02-11-2008, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by COOPER

That is why I performed the bapstism and spoke in Jesus name.

Are you saying when I baptized my kids it was meaningless and void?

I did not say that at all.

I am saying that what they believe is just as important as what was said.

rgcraig · #43 02-11-2008, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

I did not say that at all.

I am saying that what they believe is just as important as what was said.

Exactly and they believe in Jesus!

Nahum · #44 02-11-2008, 11:56 AM

To me, attending a trinitarian church is saying that you affirm that what they believe and preach is as valid as what you believe.

It is a tacit approval of false doctrine.

Nahum · #45 02-11-2008, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by rgcraig

Exactly and they believe in Jesus!

But do they believe in a triune God as well?

Does their church teach that God is a trinity of persons?

Peer pressure is a powerful thing.

And daddy attending that church, and showing them its okay to attend a trinny church, tells them all they need to know.

And that is that basic doctrines, such as the Godhead, are not important.

They are being shown that there can be two divergent - yet equally true - views.

COOPER · #46 02-11-2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

To me, attending a trinitarian church is saying that you affirm that what they believe and preach is as valid as what you believe.

It is a tacit approval of false doctrine.

My children would attend an Apostolic church.

And I would not go to an Apostolic for the sake of Dis-unity and dis-fellowship.

Just attending Apostolic Church would not make me a supporter of the Doctrines.

DividedThigh · #47 02-11-2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by COOPER

Last night I had the privilege of Baptizing my Daughter Sabri and my Boy Benjamin in Jesus name!

The pastor of the church stood on the platform and said Father, Son and Holyghost.......

.....But I said in Jesus name as I put them under.

No big scene, no one knew the difference....

but you did bro, i had the privelege of baptizing my three kids too, what great memories, god bless, dt

Nahum · #48 02-11-2008, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by COOPER

My children would attend an Apostolic church.

And I would not go to an Apostolic for the sake of Dis-unity and dis-fellowship.

Just attending Apostolic Church would not make me a supporter of the Doctrines.

You say you believe in Jesus Name Baptism and the Oneness of God?

Aren't you being disengenuous in attending a trinitarian church?

Are you telling me you would rather your pastor be wrong on basic doictrine like baptism and Holy Ghost instead of standards?

Wow.

rgcraig · #49 02-11-2008, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

But do they believe in a triune God as well?

Does their church teach that God is a trinity of persons?

Peer pressure is a powerful thing.

And daddy attending that church, and showing them its okay to attend a trinny church, tells them all they need to know.

And that is that basic doctrines, such as the Godhead, are not important.

They are being shown that there can be two divergent - yet equally true - views.

Speaking of my own experience with my two kids. We attended a trinny church for a bit and my kids both understand completely the three are one! They were not brainwashed into any 3-god teaching while we attended.

Nahum · #50 02-11-2008, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by rgcraig

Speaking of my own experience with my two kids. We attended a trinny church for a bit and my kids both understand completely the three are one! They were not brainwashed into any 3-god teaching while we attended.

I don't think it's a good idea to teach kids that their pastor's teaching is wrong. That is what happens when you attend a church where you disagree with basic doctrinal teachings.