what is the difference between water baptism and spiritual baptism?
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Do you mean Baptizm of desire? The Catholic Church teaches that there can be 3 forms of baptizm. 1,baptizm with water -- while pouring water over the head or immersing a person in water they say I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, then 2. baptism by desire --- a person would like to be baptized but, for one reason or another does not have it done but there desire is strong enough that by the time they die they are considered righteous enough that a baptism did indeed take place 3. baptism by blood --- pure and plain martyrdom. They became a martyr for the Kingdom of God.
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This is a tradition of man and not Biblical based as the only ones who are candidates for baptism are born again believers. The act of Baptism cant save any one or wash away original sin as some claim as only the blood of Christ can do both.The water birth mentioned in John Ch. 3 is in fact our physical birth and not baptism.
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Baptism, is a step in the right direction but not the end result of your efforts. If you die while being baptized you still have no hope of getting to heaven if your heart is evil. Likewise if you die with a pure heart right before you get baptized, God saw the intent of the heart, and you would be saved. He doesn't do the doctrinal nit-picking people do.
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There are differing opinions on what Holy Spirit Baptism is, but basically, it is when Jesus enters into your heart.  You must believe in Jesus, and that he died for your sins, rising on the third day defeating (spiritual)death.  Once you have asked God to forgive your sins and you accept Jesus into your heart, you are baptized by the Holy Spirit.  Some religions believe that it happens when you are baptized in water because of the example of Jesus being baptized by John the Baptist where the Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus in the form of a dove.  Some preachers say that only the Apostles could receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit, but most of them just don't want you to know that God can work through ANY believer.  They selfishly want you to believe that only a preacher can be baptized in the Spirit.  There are many outlooks on this subject, but I believe you will know it when the Holy Spirit comes into your heart.  If you want to look it up yourself, either get a concordance, or invest about $10 in a CD called The Bible Library Deluxe.  It has easy to use search engines, and you can read the scriptures related to the subject and decide for yourself.  You really can't learn the truth in your head, though.  It is something you have to feel in your heart for yourself... then it will be clear to you.\n\ncaljen386
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Thanks for suggesting the 4 key points baptism, salvation, requirements at Lord's Supper (communion)& hierarchy. Following, is what the “The Churches of God in the Fellowship of the Son of God, the Lord Jesus Christ”, publish about those topics:-\n\nBAPTISM\nFollowing conversion and the accompanying baptism in the Holy Spirit into the one Body, the Lord’s command is that the disciple should then be baptised by immersion in water and received into a Church of God.\nAnyone seeking fellowship who is already baptised as a believer into the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, would not be rebaptised. Infant sprinkling is unacceptable as unscriptural. (Matt. 28:18-20; Acts 2:41-42, 10:47,48; 1 Cor.12:13)\n\nSALVATION\nAt the new birth, through personal acceptance of Christ as Saviour and Lord, a person becomes a child of God, and a member of the Church which is His Body, into which he is baptised in the one Spirit. (John 1:12; 1 Cor. 12:13, 2 Cor. 5:17; Gal 3:26,28)\nNo person, born again, and therefore baptised into the Church which is the Body of Christ, can ever be lost again. Therefore the teaching of the falling away of believers, so far as eternal life is concerned, is false. (John 10:27-30; 1 Cor. 3:15)\n\nLORD'S SUPPER\nThe Breaking of the Bread is held on the first day of the week, the Lord’s day. At the beginning of the service, a brother goes to the table and, first for the bread and then for the wine, gives thanks, breaks or pours, then distributes for all to partake. Only those who have been baptised by immersion as disciples, and have been added to the church are eligible to partake of the bread and wine.\nBrethren then offer worship and thanksgiving by the Spirit of God, through the Great High Priest over God’s House, and in the heavenly sanctuary. This constitutes the holy priesthood service of the people of God. All are encouraged to say the Amen, but beyond this and the singing, sisters take no audible part in the meeting for the Breaking of the Bread, or on any other occasion when the assembly meets ‘in Church’. On all such occasions sisters have their heads covered. After the worship is over a brother may minister  the Word. (Acts 2:41,42, 20:7; 1 Cor. 11:2-18, 20-29, 14:34-38; Phil.3:3; Heb: 10:19-22)\n\nHIERARCHY\nAt least two overseers or elders are associated with every  church, and wherever possible, deacons also. Overseers meet regularly for prayer and discussion, and separately with the deacons. (Acts 14:23; Phil. 1:1; Titus 1:5)\nThe Churches are grouped in recognised areas, corresponding in principle to the groupings of New Testament Churches in Roman provinces. The overseers in each area (usually termed Districts) meet regularly for consultation, on the principle that local overseers deal with matters in their own church, and overseers collectively at District level with matters affecting the Churches in the District. Any matter beyond the capacity of local overseers, or any  failure on their part in judgement, would go to overseers at District level for counsel and help. (2 Cor. 8:1,19; Gal. 1:2; 1 Pet. 1:1, 5:1-4)\nOverseers in a country may meet by arrangement. Overseers of all the Churches world-wide meet at regular intervals. By this means, unity of teaching and practice is maintained throughout all the Churches. (Acts 15; 1 Cor. 4:17, 11:16; 2 Cor. 8:19-23; 1 Pet. 5:1-4 )\nThere is no system of clergy and laity. All the brethren are encouraged in the exercise of their gift. The apostle Peter described himself simply as a ‘fellow elder’. The Church of God in Philippi comprised only of saints, overseers and deacons. (1 Cor. 14:26-33, 40; Eph. 4:10-13; Phil. 1:1; 1 Pet. 5:1)\n\nFrom the scriptures referenced, and their similar approach to other topics, they appear to be closest in doctrine and teachings as the original churches Jesus and the Apostles built.\n\nA major indicator of closeness in discipleship to Jesus is the demonstration by this church of
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I am Apostolic myself.First of all don't let people judge you.You said you were new to going to church,thats the way they need to treat you.The Bible says in Acts 2:38 "Then Peter said unto them,Repent,and be baptized everyone of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of your sins,and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost."So first off you need to repent and be baptized in Jesus name if you haven't done that already.It is necessary to have the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in other tongues.The Bible says we must be borned again of the water and of the spirit to enter into the kingdom of God.I know its hard to understand if you never been around it,but just because you don't understand it don't knock it ,because blaspeme against the Holy Ghost is the only sin Jesus want forgive.If you ever want to email questions concerning Apostolic your more than welcome to email me. roxie054@yahoo.com
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Baptism is an outward sign of the New Birth you have experienced. It is not necessary for salvation. It was originally a Jewish Rite called a "mikvah" the ceremonialy clensing before being declared "Clean." Apostle Paul said, "I'm glad I baptised none of you, except Crispus & Gaious and a few others. For God sent me not to baptise but to preach the Gosple." If Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles felt it's not necessary to baptise Gentile converts, then it is good enough for me. It doesn't hurt any if you do have it done, but not necessary to salvation.
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The Spirit of God has ALWAYS empowered believers, even in the Old Testament.  The best known of these is probably Samson.\n\nThe difference is that when Jesus ascended into heaven, He sent the Holy Spirit to empower the Church to do the works of God, the most difficult of which is to believe.
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Children and adults are both baptized with water from the font. Their sponsors vow to help them attend services, learn the Creed and to partake in Holy Communion.  We welcome young and old into the family of God.
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I think it is rooted in the belief in original sin.  One is born tainted with the sin of Adam.  So baptism is to cleanse one from that.  Confirmation is done when the child is older, and that is when the child can decide for him or herself if he wishes to follow the faith.
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Being saved means that you accepted the love of Jesus into your heart, you believe he died for your sins and and died and rose again. it means that you are spiritually covered with the blood of Jesus. When God looks at you he doesn't see your sin he sees his son's blood. Being baptized is just an outward expression of an inward belief. you get baptized to show the world that you love Christ.
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There are 3 sacraments of initiation:\n\n     Baptism\n     Confirmation \n     Eucharist\n\nBaptism is the first Sacrament of initiation.  It makes us members of the Church and washes away original sin.  It makes us a child of God.  We are Baptized with holy water in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.  We use water, a candle, a white garment, and holy oil in baptism.  Baptism is celebrated only once.\n\nConfirmation, the second Sacrament of  Initiation, celebrates being filled with the Holy Spirit.  In Confirmation we receive the Holy Spirit who strengthens us to go out and share our faith with others, just as the Holy Spirit strengthened the Apostles at Pentecost.  We use holy oil in confirmation.  The Bishop anoints the candidate with sacred chrism (a type of holy oil).  We receive this sacrament only once.\n\nHoly Eucharist, the 3rd Sacrament of Initiation, is when we receive the Body and Blood of Jesus in Holy Communion.  Some symbols would be a host and chalice, or grapes and wheat.  We receive Holy Eucharist at least every Sunday and Holy Days of Obligation.\n\nSacraments of Healing include Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick.\n\nReconciliation is the sacrament in which we confess our sins and ask for forgiveness.  At reconciliation we receive absolution, God's forgiveness.  We receive this sacrament at least once a year, hopefully much more.\n\nAnointing of the Sick celebrates the spiritual and sometimes physical healing of the sick.  The priest lays hands on the sick and anoints them with holy oil.  This sacrament can be celebrated as often as needed.\n\nThere are two sacraments at the Service of Communion.  These are Holy Orders and Matrimony.  \n\nHoly Orders celebrates the giving a life to the service of the church through the priesthood or perminent deaconite.  The sacrament is celebrated by the laying on of hands followed by a prayer of consecration.  This is celebrated once.\n\nMatrimony celebrates the union of a man and woman in an intimate communion of life and love.  They celebrate matrimony with an exchange of vows and is to be celebrated only once, with the exception of the death of one of the spouses.\n\nHope this helps!!\n\nGod bless, \nStanbo
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No. Baptism is an obedience that you choose to do to follow Jesus. Baptism has no saving power. The way to salvation is to confess that Jesus is the Son of God, that He died for your sins, and rose again. Then you ask Him into your heart. If it is an act of obedience, you can not make someone want to be baptized, you can force them (as many do their children). Furthermore, baptism signifies being completely immersed in water. It represents dying, and rising again as did Jesus, and when you do, you are said to be a born again Christian. It also represents being immersed into one Spirit. Sprinkling water over someone has no cleansing or saving power. This is a religion most popular with Catholics, though other religions may do it as well.
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Baptism by sprinkling is as valid as baptism by immersion. Archaelogists have uncovered early Christian baptism areas that would have been far too small to practice baptism by immersion - meaning that early Christians also practiced baptism by sprinkling.
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For Catholics part of this is called being in the state of sanctifying grace.  What this means is for a baptized person not having any serious "mortal sin" (1 Jn 5:16-17) on their soul (unconfessed).  While sounding technical it is very simple and honest.  While in this state being an example of Christ for others is what I call "walking with God".
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Yes and No, Yes in away to be Obdient to God, and No,. because faith in Jesus Christ alone, having a personal relationship with, and loving thigh neighboor as thyself is key, but it is recommnded to show your obedience to God, and to show the others that you are born again..\n\nWhy it is not neccesary to be Physically baptized, it is a symbolic reflection, of being born again, washing away your old life and becoming a new person..\n\nTo be baptized is to publicly acknowledge one's faith in Christ as Savior and Lord by being immersed in water (or in some instances, by having water placed on the head). Since acceptance with God is based solely on trust in the person of Christ who died for our sins and rose from the dead, water baptism is only a sign or outward indication of one's faith. It is not necessary for salvation (I Corinthians 1:10-18; 15:1-4). ...\n\n\nmore\n\nMany churches teach that baptism is an absolute prerequisite for salvation. This position is theologically called "baptismal regeneration" because it holds that one is only "regenerated" when a person is baptized. Salvation is described as having two stages. One where a person believes and puts his faith in Jesus Christ for his salvation and the second stage of being baptized. \n\n      There are several passages baptismal regenerationists use in an "attempt" to substantiate their teaching. Acts 2:38, is used as the classic proof text used present this view. In our English Bibles the passage says to the Jews at Pentecost, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, for the forgiveness of your sins. . . ." Another "proof text" used is John 3:5 where Jesus said, "no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit" and they conclude the water refers to baptism. In Acts 22:16, Ananias told Saul, after his conversion, to "get up, be baptized and wash your sins away. . . ." Many interpret Peter's statement in 1 Peter 3:20-21, that the manner in which Noah's ark saved his family "through water" is a symbol of the "baptism that now saves you." They state that Paul teaches baptism as necessary for salvation when he states in Romans, "all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death..." (Rom. 6:3-4; Gal 3:27; Titus 3:5). Groups that teach this include the Catholics, Seventh Day Adventists, many Pentecostal groups including the United Pentecostal Church, and most of the cults including the Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses (Russelites), Christ of Christ (Cambellites ). \n\n      Baptism clearly is commanded by God for those who have believed and been saved. There is no question that baptism is an important act of obedience of the one who has believed in Jesus Christ and received forgiveness of sin and eternal life. However, baptism as presented in the New Testament always follows belief and never is the basis for receiving salvation. Baptism in the Scriptures was part of one's outward public profession of belief in Jesus Christ as one's Savior and it initiated one into the local body of believers. Although these verses seem to teach that baptism is necessary for salvation an exegetical study will show that these interpretations are in error and that the Bible does not teach that salvation is contingent on baptism.
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The Catechism of the Catholic Church section 1316 states, "Confirmation perfects Baptismal grace; it is the sacrament which gives the Holy Spirit in order to root us more deeply in the divine filiation, incorporate us more firmly into Christ, strengthen our bond with the Church, associate us more closely with her mission, and help us bear witness to the Christian faith in words accompanied by deeds." \n\nThis is Catholicism's take on the "Baptism in the Holy Spirit."\n\nWith love in Christ.