Speaking of baptism, Paul and Silas baptized the jailer and his family the same night that the earthquake opened the doors of the jail. No mention was made of weeks of doctrinal study or even an elder's examination of the potential believers. All that was required is summed up in Paul and Silas's words "Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be save - you and your household." (Acts 16:31) Is this another area where the Watchtower has it wrong?
Study required for baptism?
by Pahpa 3 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
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White Dove
YES! And that is one of the biggest things that got me out of the WTS.
Making up the rules as they go and then maybe baiting and switching them all around along with confusing newbies are a couple of their biggest mistakes.
They really want to make sure one's mind is completely made over and completely taken in with the doctrines and will make a good sales rep. forever.
That's what it really is.
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Honesty
NO Christian preached the Good News of the Kingdom BEFORE they were baptized either.
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insearchoftruth
Very interesting, and both great points!!!