Leonidus

Hi there,

Before I get baptized I have few questions about the pastors,

1. How do I know weather a pastor is a true Christian or not?
2. If the pastor is a racist, how do I know weather he will baptized me by Holy Spirit or some evil spirit?
3. How do I find a church to get baptized?
4. I have been asking GOD to guide me to find a church. he did not answer me through any kind of voice or through a dream but the only church that comes to my mind is the church that I have attended, in which I got offended by the church attendees, the one I quit. Or is GOD telling me to wait? I’m confused!
5. I saw a baptism ceremony. In it there was a group of people who stood next to a pastor (remind me of a jury in a court). After the baptism they say things like giving blessing…etc. People who have given blessing are the one that the baptized one knows personally. But I don’t have any one that I know in here specially Christians. So do I have to have that kind a group of people to witness and give blessing after baptism?

Cheers

Housesitter

My friend as I mentioned in your other thread you are looking for the wrong thing. You do not simply want a Pastor who baptises. You want and in my opinion urgently need to join a good church with a good Pastor who can teach you the word of God and help you grow in the Christian faith. As part of that process I believe baptism is needed but it is not just a case of 'getting done' you need to get involved, learn and grow.
Visit a few local churches. Chat to other Christians in your area. make appointments to chat to some Pastors. Do not just sit back and wait for God to transplant you into a perfect church.

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Boanerges

Amen, And by the way any Spirit filled believer can give you a baptism in water. Sit in the house of God and learn His ways - Jesus will baptize you with the Holy Ghost and fire.

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Anything that dims my vision for Christ, or takes away my taste for Bible study, or cramps me in my prayer life, or makes Christian work difficult, is wrong for me; and I must, as a Christian turn away from it. – J. Wilbur Chapman

Who am I

Indeed. “first things first” or…


Mat 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

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Blessings to all

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD,
thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Leonidus

Baptized by fire? Are you talking about a spiritual fire?

Boanerges

It is a holy purification process and is the working of the Holy Spirit to burn away that old flesh.

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Anything that dims my vision for Christ, or takes away my taste for Bible study, or cramps me in my prayer life, or makes Christian work difficult, is wrong for me; and I must, as a Christian turn away from it. – J. Wilbur Chapman

Boanerges

If you feel the need to get baptized I am more than sure someone will give you a dunk.

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Anything that dims my vision for Christ, or takes away my taste for Bible study, or cramps me in my prayer life, or makes Christian work difficult, is wrong for me; and I must, as a Christian turn away from it. – J. Wilbur Chapman

Leonidus

Please.... I would be greatfull to you! Thank you!