Can I be a Christian without being Baptised?

Originally Answered: Can you be a Christian without going through baptism? No. Baptism is the initiation sacrament to Christianity. Without it one might be a student or an admirer of Jesus but to be a disciple one has to do as He instructed.

What does Bible say about being baptized?

Acts 2:38 says, “Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” This scripture encourages us that when we are baptized, we are given the gift of the Holy Spirit and he becomes part of us.

What does the Bible say about self baptism?

Let us wash ourselves pure through baptism. Acts 2:38 says, “Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins.

Can you be baptized at home Christianity?

According to most Christian religions, baptism can be performed anywhere. However, parishioners of the Catholic Church are required to seek permission from the church in order to perform a baptism at home. In the Catholic Church, only an ordained priest is eligible to perform the sacrament.

Can you identify yourself as a Christian if you have been baptized?

Yes. You absolutely can identify yourself as a Christian. Baptism is entry into the Church, so those who have been baptized are called Christians. It is ordinarily required of us. But in cases where faith precedes baptism, and where the desire for baptism is present,…

What if I never had the opportunity to be baptized?

If someone came to faith in Christ and never had the opportunity for baptism, we know that God looks upon the heart of that individual. His call and his grace are clearly present in that person’s life. That sounds like a Christian to me!

What do you call a person who has been baptized?

Baptism is entry into the Church, so those who have been baptized are called Christians. It is ordinarily required of us. But in cases where faith precedes baptism, and where the desire for baptism is present, those individuals can be called Christians also.

Do you have to be a member to be baptized?

Most churches require you to be member before you can be baptized. Some allow baptism if you pay a fee and take a course for a month, but that doesn’t feel right to me. I would love to study the Bible and know more in depth about it, and I would like to find a church and attend services regularly. Most of all, I would like to be baptized.