I need a portable baptistry

[Esaias]

I'm in need of a portable baptistry but don't know what direction to go in. Looked at Tractor Supply and saw their galvanized watering troughs (220 bux! Plus tax! Ouch!)

Is there a better, cheaper alternative? It will probably have to go on a trailer, might have to have a water tank (enclosed?) and then when needed fill up the baptismal tank/feed trough? Hate to drive around and be spilling all the water out before I even get to town lol.

Is there a better alternative?

Maybe I should go full-bore redneck, get an old pickup and tarps and fill the bed up ... heh, that would be classic.

[Esaias]

Btw, this is NOT a fundraiser.

lol

[JamDat]

Inflatable spa would work. It very portable, has heated water and not very expensive. It's not cheaper than your version, but not bad either. You could look for one on Craigs List or Ebay.

This is one on Amazon

[Aquila]

In house church networks baptisms can be rather problematic, especially when sharing the Gospel in private homes or in public places that are not near a large body of water. We prefer natural water such as that found in rivers and lakes. There have been a couple occasions where a swimming pool was available. However, there have also been times when we just needed a portable system. So... I'll share mine with you. Here's my portable baptismal. It's quick, easy, costs nothing, and most already have it on hand...

[Sean]

◄ 907. baptizó ►
Strong's Concordance
baptizó: to dip, sink
Original Word: βαπτίζω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: baptizó
Phonetic Spelling: (bap-tid'-zo)
Short Definition: I dip, submerge, baptize
Definition: lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize.
HELPS Word-studies
907 baptízō – properly, "submerge" (Souter); hence, baptize, to immerse (literally, "dip under"). 907 (baptízō) implies submersion ("immersion"), in contrast to 472 /antéxomai ("sprinkle").


NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from baptó
Definition
to dip, sink
NASB Translatio

[Aquila]

I don't believe it's a salvific issue. However, here is my understanding...

907 // baptizw // baptizo // bap-tid'-zo //
from a derivative of 911 ; TDNT - 1:529,92; verb
AV - baptize (76), wash 2, baptist 1, baptized + 2258 1; 80
1) to dip repeatedly, to immerse, to submerge (of vessels sunk)
2) to cleanse by dipping or submerging, to wash, to make clean with water, to wash one's self, bathe
3) to overwhelm

In Hebrews 6:1-2 we read...

Hebrews 6:1-2 (ESV)
6 Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, 2 and of instruction about washings, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.

In Hebrews 6:1-2, the writer of Hebrews refers to the ceremonial "washings" of the OT that included pouring and sprinkling (waters of consecration). As it pertains to the Tabernacle and the Temple, even the poured cleansings from the brazen laver are a type and shadow of water baptism. The Greek word used here in Hebrews is "baptismos", in the KJV it is even translated "baptisms".

A washing... rather it is done through immersion, pouring, or sprinkling is a "baptism".

Even God Himself "pours out" the baptism of the Holy Spirit:

Acts 2:17 (ESV)
“‘And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams;"

But I admit, I'm a radical. I'll baptize you using a Dixie cup if it is all I can find. lol

[Sean]

Well, just keep in mind what happened in the 4th century bro.

[Sean]

You may end up the next protestant pope!...LOL

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by Sean

You may end up the next protestant pope!...LOL

LOL

Nah, I wouldn't like being a Pope.

I'd be happy just being the first guy to baptize a space alien... that I might disciple him to reach his home planet for Jesus. He can be a Pope there!

[Sean]

LOL