Instant Conversion

[Giaour]

I can't recall a moment of conversion. A moment in time where all realization of Christ came into my heart.

I was cristened as a baby. I grew up in the church. I never really left the church. I have always known that Jesus was real. I can't recall ever not having Jesus in my life. I have always had the security and belief in the sovereignty of Christ.

My first childhood memory of Christs work in my life was when I was about 7 years old. I had earned a framed picture of Jesus for memorizing bible verses in sunday school. I was so happy about it, I loved that picture. The eyes of Jesus were so real. You could see the pain and love in them (I know it wasn't really a picture of Jesus but the artist interpretation).

There was an old lady who lived alone across the street from us. Her name was Mrs. Meisner. She used to let us pick almonds from her trees. I remember going over to her house one day and she mentioned it was her birthday. She was alone on her birthday., It was so sad. Nobody cared about her. I ran across the street and got my picture of Jesus and gave it to her for her birthday. She cried, so did I.

I never told anyone until now that this happened. I didn't want any "credit" for doing something "nice". It wasn't something I did to get glory for myself for. It just seemed like the right thing to do. Impulsive but right.

I made an old lady happy if even for a moment.

Jesus has ALWAYS been there with me.

Am I saved even if I don't have a specific date of being saved?

I know I'm saved. God chose me from birth. I am His forever.

[Gerioke]

I remember when I was about 16, living in the northern Manitoba wilderness. My parents were away, working in a lumber camp, and my nearest neighbor was a couple of miles away. Anyways, I was talking to God and I told Him that "I wasn't sure if Jesus was His Son or not, so if I use His name, it will only be for the purpose honouring yoy."

I didn't realize it at the time, but I may have already been a Christian. If that were the case, then I would have to say the process began when I was 7. It was this time that I voluntarily went to bible school. I enjoyed it. I also enjoyed the bible readings at the begining of every day.

I first publicly confessed my faith when I was 18 but I fell away shortly after and didn't come back till I was nearly 30.

[Scarletprayers]

I can't recall a moment of conversion. A moment in time where all realization of Christ came into my heart.

I was cristened as a baby. I grew up in the church. I never really left the church. I have always known that Jesus was real. I can't recall ever not having Jesus in my life. I have always had the security and belief in the sovereignty of Christ.

My first childhood memory of Christs work in my life was when I was about 7 years old. I had earned a framed picture of Jesus for memorizing bible verses in sunday school. I was so happy about it, I loved that picture. The eyes of Jesus were so real. You could see the pain and love in them (I know it wasn't really a picture of Jesus but the artist interpretation). 

There was an old lady who lived alone across the street from us. Her name was Mrs. Meisner. She used to let us pick almonds from her trees. I remember going over to her house one day and she mentioned it was her birthday. She was alone on her birthday., It was so sad. Nobody cared about her. I ran across the street and got my picture of Jesus and gave it to her for her birthday. She cried, so did I.

I never told anyone until now that this happened. I didn't want any "credit" for doing something "nice". It wasn't something I did to get glory for myself for. It just seemed like the right thing to do. Impulsive but right.

I made an old lady happy if even for a moment.

Jesus has ALWAYS been there with me.

Am I saved even if I don't have a specific date of being saved?

I know I'm saved. God chose me from birth. I am His forever.

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What a wonderful story, you made me cry!

[Mongo]

I know you all say conversion is instant, but for me it wasn't. There's a defined point in my life where I stepped over the fence, but it came much later.

[Iryssa]

I know you all say conversion is instant, but for me it wasn't.

[yomotalking]

Weird...I've never before heard of a Baptist that believes that...

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I think denominations differ depending on what country you live in. I am an adherent at a baptist church and it is nothing like the way I've heard some of the American posters describe it. Pastor preaches love, congregation practices love and it's very diverse.

They are English, and so am I.

So it's only English Baptists?

(to me, I believe that you should accept Jesus into your heart by a prayer, as a final "giving it over to Jesus", but I understand that you can do it other wise.

My elder cannot remember when she was saved, but she is one of the strongest Christians.

[Homeward]

Weird...I've never before heard of a Baptist that believes that...

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I think denominations differ depending on what country you live in. I am an adherent at a baptist church and it is nothing like the way I've heard some of the American posters describe it. Pastor preaches love, congregation practices love and it's very diverse.

Ditto, and I am a Baptist who happens to be an American.

And I am shocked that the childs parents would think that. Jesus loves children and does not want them held back from him! Have they not read and understood Mark 10:14, Matthew 19:14, Luke 18:16? Again, I am shocked and am praying about it.