Baptism is one of the most important steps in the life of a Christian.
It is a symbol of washing away of sins and the beginning of a new life in Christ. But an important question arises can a person be baptized twice?
According to the Bible, the answer is no. Once a person is baptized, that act is meant to be final and done only once.
Even Jesus Christ, who is sinless and the holiest of all, was baptized only once. So, how then can we mere human beings claim the need for multiple baptisms?
Sometimes, people may feel unsure about their first baptism perhaps it was done in a church they later discover wasn't teaching the truth. In such a case, the original baptism is not counted as valid. It wasn’t a real baptism because it didn’t follow the right teachings of the Bible. In this case, receiving baptism properly for the first time is not considered a second baptism it’s correcting an error.
In The book of Mark 7:7 :
"Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men."
This means that some people follow rules made by men and not by God. Getting baptized again just for tradition, or because someone told you to without biblical backing, falls under this category.
If someone has been baptized according to the true teachings of Christ, there is no biblical reason to repeat it. Doing so would mean not understanding the real essence of baptism.
This is why it's very important to ensure that your baptism is done properly the first time by someone truly authorized and based on the true gospel. Not everyone is called to baptize, and not every church follows the teachings correctly.
So, rather than doing it twice, make sure your first baptism is genuine done with full knowledge, faith, and readiness to follow Christ wholeheartedly.