Several friends have written me recently about friends that have scheduled their newly children on Saturday’s — not Sunday’s? As far as I know — Baptisms have always happened during services on Sunday morning… What gives? Can you have a private Baptism or Christening ceremony?
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated…
http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/07/07/08/10137694.html
07/08/2007 07:52 PM | By Daniel Bardsley, Staff Reporter
Dubai: Triplets baptised on triple seven – now that’s a day to remember for proud parents Bob Ferguson and his wife Anna.
The delighted couple took their three-month-old triplets Chloe, Danielle and Elizabeth, to be baptised at St Mary’s Church in Dubai yesterday.
Ferguson, a Scot who [...]
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Denomination
Apostolics
Beliefs about Baptism
Necessary for salvation because it conveys spiritual rebirth.
Type of Baptism
By immersion only.
Baptize Infants?
No.
Baptism regenerates, gives spiritual life
Yes.
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Jesus
Denomination
Baptists/Disciples of Christ
Beliefs about Baptism
A divine ordinance, a symbolic ritual, a sign of having already been saved, but not necessary for salvation. See Baptist – Believer’s Baptism.
Type of Baptism
By immersion only
Baptize Infants?
No.
Baptism regenerates, gives spiritual life
No.
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Trinity
Denomination
Anglicans
Beliefs about Baptism
A sign of profession and a mark of separation which, received rightly, affirms the forgiveness received by a believer through faith.
Type of Baptism
By immersion or pouring.
Baptize Infants?
Yes.
Baptism regenerates, gives spiritual life
Anglo-Catholic Yes, “Low church” No.
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Trinity
Those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.
Romans 8:14
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him.
Romans 8:28a
If God is for us, who can be against us.
Romans 8:31b
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the [...]
Jesus said: “Everything is possible for him who believes”
Mark 9:23b
Jesus said: “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these”.
Mark 10:14b
The second is this: “Love your neighbour as yourself.” There is no commandment greater than these.”
Mark 12:31
“My soul glorifies [...]
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Matthew 5:6
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Matthew 5:7
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
Matthew 5:9
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Matthew 6:33
Ask and it will [...]