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Argueing over mode I think misses the point. As long as baptismal regeneration isn't taught, I see no problem with baptism by sprinkling, pouring, or immersing.

Everyone has given me so much to think and pray about. ReformedStudent makes a valid point...I have read back over the Baptism liturgy in the BCP and regeneration is most definitely tied to the sacrament(ordinance) of baptism.

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We call upon thee for this Person, that he, coming to thy holy Baptism, may receive remission of his sins, by spiritual regeneration.

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Seeing now, dearly beloved brethren, that this Person is regenerate, and grafted into the body of Christ...

This liturgy, in essence, denies my Christian life prior to my Baptism. To negate the past 21 years of my Christian life(even though I was a member of the church) carries more weight than a Baptist church not accepting the mode of my baptism but accepting my profession and outgrowth of faith.

I should clarify that I am credo-baptistic, although sympathetic to paedo-baptistic Pressies. As Mark Dever has expressed, if I can't find a theologically grounded Baptist church, I would dive into the nearest PCA church and be thankful that God's word is being proclaimed.

I don't think mode really matters and I hold that my baptism was valid as obedience to Christ's command, but I disagree with the liturgy that was spoken over my baptism and the assumption that I had no regenerative faith until my head was wet. Therefore, I will submit to baptism by immersion as a profession of my faith and as entrance into the body of Christ via the SBC.

Thank you all again for all of your comments and opinions. You have all been more helpful than you know.

Grace and peace to you all,
Brandon