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So, you likely want to be baptized. We’re so proud of you for taking this next step in your spiritual journey! But now the question is, what do you do next? Maybe you don’t want a congregation watching you or were baptized involuntarily as a baby—is self-baptism an option? While self-baptism is something people do, it may not be exactly what you’re looking for. Keep reading to learn why you can’t officially baptize yourself and what it means to self-baptize.
What the Church Says about Baptizing Yourself
You can’t officially baptize yourself in the name of the church; however, some people believe you can baptize yourself with personal spiritual intentions to help yourself connect with God. This is known as self-baptism and can be practiced by any Christian.
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- Baptism is the Sacrament upon which, one becomes Born Again in Christ. In Baptism, we die with Christ; are in the Tomb with Christ; we rise again to New Life in Christ.
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References
- ↑ https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/what-is-baptism/
- ↑ https://gatewaypeople.com/at-home-baptisms
- ↑ https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/can-you-baptize-yourself/
- ↑ https://gatewaypeople.com/at-home-baptisms
- ↑ https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/what-is-baptism/
- ↑ https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/do-infant-baptisms-count
- ↑ https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Peter%203%3A21&version=NIV
- ↑ https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=acts+2%3A38&version=NIV
- ↑ https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john+3%3A5&version=NIV
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