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Old 09-18-2013, 12:55 AM
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Re: Curious about Baptism!
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Originally Posted by savedbygrace89 View Post
Hello, I am a 20-something female who was raised Protestant. However, for a few months now I have been attending Apostolic Pentecostal church with a friend. I really enjoy it. I recently feel that The Lord is wanting me to be baptized, but I have a few questions.

1. I have not "received the Holy Ghost" yet/spoken in tongues, although I want to. Am I eligible for baptism or does this need to occur first?

2. What, in a nutshell does baptism mean to you?

3. If I am baptized does this mean I am pentecostal? I wear skirts to church but not outside of church and I cut my hair, etc. will that absolutely have to change? Does this mean I am then a member of the church?

I'm just trying to see if I'm on the right page here before I move forward.

Thanks in advance for the answers.

-savedbygrace
Baptism is for those that have put their faith in Jesus and accepted what He did on the cross. It does not have to occur after speaking in tongues

Baptism is a LOT of things. It symbolizes a new life (circumcision of the heart). It declares your desire to be a disciple of Jesus. It symbolizes death and resurrection

Don't worry about BEING Pentecostal. Just fall in love with Him. Read His word, follow it, pray, Live a godly example to others within and without side the church.

As far as THAT particular church goes I can't answer as to their idea of acceptance and not all churches are the same
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