Originally Posted by Pilgrim
Originally Posted by sojourner
What would you have this man do assuming all was in order concerning the salvation of these people?
1. Seek the counsel of godly men who are ordained in a reputable denomination/congregation.
2. Submit to the authority of those men:
- a. to be examined by them to discern his confession, life and knowledge of Scripture.
- b. to seek to be authorized by those men to continue in his evangelistic efforts, i.e., accountability.
- c. oversight in the work he is doing and joining with them
3. Petition those men to come and examine those who have allegedly professed in Christ.
4. Allow those men to baptize them this time IF warranted and any time thereafter until he could be ordained.

The salvation of those who have true faith in Christ is not dependent upon baptism; ala Rome and some cults. So, it is not expedient that these alleged believers be baptized now. It is more expedient that God's will be obeyed in these manners. Faithfulness has abundant rewards attached to it. grin
I can see a possib;le situation; These people take some risk claiming to be followers of Christ- Mockers say then why are you afraid to be baptized ?,,you are not true followers of Christ . Point being it may be much more important to thedm because of thier situation political/religious. Should we bend to accomodate?

Last edited by Hitch; Thu Mar 12, 2009 7:18 PM.