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Originally Posted by TrueBeliever
I know of a few Apostolic Churches who have moved to conducting classes for those who are candidates for baptism. Has anyone encountered this or know a good reason as to why? It seems wise to me to do in order to make sure the candidate understands. Anyone know of any churches who uses this method before baptizing.
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I totally disagree based on Biblical example.
Whenever there was a conversion in the Bible Baptism was usually done in the same day.
The Ethiopian Eunuch was baptized by Phillip, right in the middle of the desert, after a talk with Philip.
The Philippian Jailer and his family was baptized in the middle of the night, Paul did not even wait till daytime to baptize them.
If we are going to be Apostolic, then we have to follow their example.
The idea of delaying baptism is a Catholic concept, for they delayed baptizing new converts until a certain day of the year and created very elaborate ceremonies for baptism.