•8:30 AM
If I have sinned or fallen away after becoming a Christian, should I be baptized again?
Todd Clippard
Topic(s): Christian Life, Salvation, Forgiveness, Prayer
As a Christian, one need not be baptized again to receive forgiveness. You must be willing to repent of your sin, confess it to God, and ask for forgiveness.
Simon the Sorcerer was a Christians who tried to buy the gift of the Holy Spirit. Peter told him to repent and pray for forgiveness (Acts 8:9-22).
John said if we (Christians) confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive our sins and cleanse us from ALL unrighteousness - 1 John 1:9.
When Christians walk in the light, they enjoy fellowship with God and fellow Christians, and Jesus' blood cleanses them from all sin - 1 John 1:7. This means we will sin even though we are doing our best. What is important is to recognize that we do sin and be ready to repent whenever necessary.
You need to trust in God and His promise to forgive. God can and will forgive any penitent Christian.
Simon the Sorcerer was a Christians who tried to buy the gift of the Holy Spirit. Peter told him to repent and pray for forgiveness (Acts 8:9-22).
John said if we (Christians) confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive our sins and cleanse us from ALL unrighteousness - 1 John 1:9.
When Christians walk in the light, they enjoy fellowship with God and fellow Christians, and Jesus' blood cleanses them from all sin - 1 John 1:7. This means we will sin even though we are doing our best. What is important is to recognize that we do sin and be ready to repent whenever necessary.
You need to trust in God and His promise to forgive. God can and will forgive any penitent Christian.
