Non denomination and Baptism free

[freeinnocentspirit]

This is sort of something that wasnt an issue for a while but for some reason its been really troubling me lately. I started this lets say journey to re-discovering my faith and myself after I got sick and hit rock bottom. I do keep returning here an want to ask the question and then back out for some reason.

Well long story short, Im from a multi faith family and there are a good few characters in my family who have a lot of strong views and keep wanting to reinforce their religious opinions on to others. So I havent at all made my grand announcement that I am not a muslim/jewish or as the main group agnostic but in fact that I am Christian. I havent felt the need to start letting my family know as my faith is in my heart. Fundamentally the reason behind this because I dont want anything to sway my natural progress (my interest lead me here naturally - I did wake up one idle day with a deseperate urge to read the bible and that was due to having no outside influence at all) I sort of feel like there was this natural urge and now that I am in a good place and it feels right that I truely naturally believe in Christian Values.

However I am not yet baptised and I want to stay non denominational. Is there an pitfall into remaining this way? I want to be Baptised near Christmas as it was Christmas 2010 that I was at my lowest point (and started this process!) and it will be symbolic to be baptised then for me. However I suppose I am just after experiences that others had when they were at my stage of evolving into Christianity. I am sort of looking at my lifestyle up and until that point of getting sick and thinking of why and how I ended up that way.

Edited July 30, 2012 by freeinnocentspirit

[Jayyycuuup]

This is sort of something that wasnt an issue for a while but for some reason its been really troubling me lately. I started this lets say journey to re-discovering my faith and myself after I got sick and hit rock bottom. I do keep returning here an want to ask the question and then back out for some reason.

Well long story short, Im from a multi faith family and there are a good few characters in my family who have a lot of strong views and keep wanting to reinforce their religious opinions on to others. So I havent at all made my grand announcement that I am not a muslim/jewish or as the main group agnostic but in fact that I am Christian. I havent felt the need to start letting my family know as my faith is in my heart. Fundamentally the reason behind this because I dont want anything to sway my natural progress (my interest lead me here naturally - I did wake up one idle day with a deseperate urge to read the bible and that was due to having no outside influence at all) I sort of feel like there was this natural urge and now that I am in a good place and it feels right that I truely naturally believe in Christian Values.

However I am not yet baptised and I want to stay non denominational. Is there an pitfall into remaining this way? I want to be Baptised near Christmas as it was Christmas 2010 that I was at my lowest point (and started this process!) and it will be symbolic to be baptised then for me. However I suppose I am just after experiences that others had when they were at my stage of evolving into Christianity. I am sort of looking at my lifestyle up and until that point of getting sick and thinking of why and how I ended up that way.

Sounds like your in quite a struggle of finding "where you belong." I am also non denominational, but am considered Babtist.... I have a moto of where ever "God leads me is where I will go." Of course I carry the morals of a Christian (or at least try to the best I can, Im still human ) I was babtized and it was quite an amazing experience so I suggest doing so soon. One thing I must say is that this will be the beginning of you being born again. I pray that you find your place and continue your Journey with Christ.

~God Bless, ~praying that you will find your place in the world and get babtized sooon! In Jesus Name

in Christ

jake

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I use to be a devote Catholic most all of my life . I was open to visit other churches .

In 1999 ...I lost my job, apartment , and car. Had to live with my niece.

She was attending a non-denominational church. So, my only transportation to church was through her.

I enjoyed it and gave my life to Jesus. I was baptized in a pool at the pastors house.

In about 2002... I was attending another church and the pastor was having their water baptism .

I decided to be rebaptized in the church pool ...just to renew myself with the Lord. There were about 15 people there

to be baptized. We each had to say something on the mic. to the congregation, I was so scared ...

But, I asked God silently to help my fear of speaking, in front of all those people. Guess what , I was the last one. LOL

I just spoke out from my heart and said that , I was renewing myself with the Lord ...because , I realize

I am Nothing , without Him.

After the service, I had people come up to me, hugged me and said, what I spoke touched them.

I felt good about that, and that it inspired people too.

[Guest]

Sounds like your in quite a struggle of finding "where you belong." I am also non denominational, but am considered Babtist.... I have a moto of where ever "God leads me is where I will go." Of course I carry the morals of a Christian (or at least try to the best I can, Im still human ) I was babtized and it was quite an amazing experience so I suggest doing so soon. One thing I must say is that this will be the beginning of you being born again. I pray that you find your place and continue your Journey with Christ.

~God Bless, ~praying that you will find your place in the world and get babtized sooon! In Jesus Name

in Christ

jake

I have to ask what exactly you mean by that (bolded) sentence. Could you clarify, please?

[Guest]

However I am not yet baptised and I want to stay non denominational. Is there an pitfall into remaining this way? I want to be Baptised near Christmas as it was Christmas 2010 that I was at my lowest point (and started this process!) and it will be symbolic to be baptised then for me. However I suppose I am just after experiences that others had when they were at my stage of evolving into Christianity. I am sort of looking at my lifestyle up and until that point of getting sick and thinking of why and how I ended up that way.

There's nothing "wrong" with being part of a nondenominational church, but you do really need to be baptised. Its one of the first ways we can obey the Lord after our salvation. I was baptised in a Baptist church, but have attended all kinds of different ones over the years in my walk with the Lord. Baptism in itself does not save us, though. Only a relationship with Jesus can do that.

[Jayyycuuup]

Sounds like your in quite a struggle of finding "where you belong." I am also non denominational, but am considered Babtist.... I have a moto of where ever "God leads me is where I will go." Of course I carry the morals of a Christian (or at least try to the best I can, Im still human ) I was babtized and it was quite an amazing experience so I suggest doing so soon. One thing I must say is that this will be the beginning of you being born again. I pray that you find your place and continue your Journey with Christ.

~God Bless, ~praying that you will find your place in the world and get babtized sooon! In Jesus Name

in Christ

jake

I have to ask what exactly you mean by that (bolded) sentence. Could you clarify, please?

Being babtized. I believe that when your babtized in spirit, that it will bring you closer to God and make you "new" again. Or as I say born again.

[Jayyycuuup]

Does that answer your question Walla?

[freeinnocentspirit]

Thanks for all the advice. Baptism is scheduled in for December I have wanted to be a few weeks ago but thought I kind of want it to be symbolic. Therefore December it is.

Jake your absolutely right - I just feel a little too title free and maybe thats what works for me. In my childhood upbringing my identification to religion was through parental and family influence and as much as they wanted to stuff Judaism or Islam down my throat (figuratively speaking!!) I just drifted off into the world of agnosticism. Now that I sort of hit by reality I am just a little surprised that - there is not real rule book so to speak. And that there is there no pressure to conform to anything. So Jake I'm with you on the 'God leads me where I go!' motto.

Maybe I do need to just get Baptized instead of putting myself into a category first.

[Jayyycuuup]

Thanks for all the advice. Baptism is scheduled in for December I have wanted to be a few weeks ago but thought I kind of want it to be symbolic. Therefore December it is.

Jake your absolutely right - I just feel a little too title free and maybe thats what works for me. In my childhood upbringing my identification to religion was through parental and family influence and as much as they wanted to stuff Judaism or Islam down my throat (figuratively speaking!!) I just drifted off into the world of agnosticism. Now that I sort of hit by reality I am just a little surprised that - there is not real rule book so to speak. And that there is there no pressure to conform to anything. So Jake I'm with you on the 'God leads me where I go!' motto.

Maybe I do need to just get Baptized instead of putting myself into a category first.

Freeinnocentspirit, It not a matter of being right of wrong, I just know how you feel and the position your in. I can see why you drifted away from Islam, because only Christianity is in Truth! The only "rule" book that we have is the bible, but even then there isnt pressure to be perfect. God knows that were are not perfect and loves us in spite of ourselves. He offers us a free gift of eternal life, all we have to do is accept Jesus in our Hearts as Lord and Savior and we will be Saved. The biggest thing about Christianity that is different than any other religions is that Christ payed the ultimate sacrifice. Other religions say that its a must to cut your self, and give sacrifices (including yourself, for example Islam) The Only thing God asks of us it to show him the same love in return and thank him for all that he has done and sacrificed for us. Im am in a great place with the Lord, I go to a Non-Denominational Church and its a wonderful place, with wonderful people. Each day I grow stronger with the Lord and I pray that your on the same path to redemption as we all are. I must ask, are you saved? Furthermore, everyones relationship with the Lord is different because we as human beings are different. I read that you said you want the "same experiences" as others did while they were in the proccess of becoming Christian. While this is all well and fine, just know that patience is key, and believing with ALL your heart that you will find God and you will find Him for he tells us whoever seeks me SHALL find me!

~Blessings My Friend, Remember Get babtized!

[freeinnocentspirit]

Hi Jake,

I think I am saved. In my case it wasnt just the one religion with the one rule book it is 3 or 4 and as a family my one just drifted about picking and choosing to follow what part suites them so we have just become a mish mash of a number of elements. I do use the phrase all or nothing because I think the lack of commitment to one sole belief is what lead me to just drift through life on the fence as an agnostic until I wound up really sick and then evaluating my life. So I think I am. thanks for all the advice.

take care free