Should You Get Baptized Again? Understanding Faith, Assurance, and Trust in God

In this episode of About Scripture, Dr. Ed Gallagher tackles a key question: Should you get baptized again? Through biblical insight and engaging analogies, he explains why re-baptism often reflects doubt rather than faith. Using Scripture, historical context, and modern comparisons, Dr. Gallagher presents a compelling case for trusting in God's promises rather than questioning past obedience.

🔹 Key Topics Covered:

What the Bible teaches about baptism and re-baptism

Why feeling unsure doesn’t mean you need to be baptized again

The role of faith and trust in baptism—God’s part vs. our part

Comparing baptism to circumcision in Galatians

Why God's promises—not repeated actions—are the better safe than sorry approach

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Chapters & Corrected Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction & Podcast Overview

00:04 - About About Scripture & Partnerships

00:26 - Should You Get Baptized Again? The Big Question

01:02 - Clarifying Common Misconceptions About Baptism

02:30 - Why Baptism Is About Faith, Not Performance

04:10 - Re-Baptism as a Lack of Trust in God

06:25 - A Hard-Hitting Analogy: Trusting the Process

08:10 - Comparing Baptism to Circumcision (Galatians 6:12-13)

10:30 - The Role of Faith in Salvation & Baptism

12:15 - The Danger of Making Baptism About Us, Not God

14:00 - Why ‘Better Safe Than Sorry’ Can Be Dangerous Thinking

16:20 - Trusting God’s Promises Over Personal Doubts

18:30 - Baptism and the Stone-Campbell Movement's Distinctives

20:00 - Final Thoughts: Faith, Trust, and Moving Forward

21:00 - End & Closing Remarks

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