It's just been few days since I've been following Christ terminating my faith from Hinduism though all my family members are Hindu but not I anymore. I've accepted Jesus as my saviour and the only God but not yet baptized due to family circumstances . So if I don't get baptized won't Jesus shower His blessings unto me . I will baptize but not now due to family's issue . But one thing is firm that I'm not gonna retreat . My mom is saying "let's see how much power your Jesus has , can He improve our family , can He provide us with money ." I told I have firm believe in Him .
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Hi subh_0hr
You will know when you are ready to get baptized.
The importent thing is that you have accepted Jesus as you savior, and have given him your heart.
I sense know how much you know about Christianity.
Do you believe that Jesus is The Son of God?
Have you confessed your sins to God and reported of then?
We all fall short and have to turn to God for forgiveness.
We have a few Pastors on the forum, And I am sure they will come forward and guide
It is great you are asking these questions, so ask about anything.
God Bless you greatly subh_0hr
You will know when you are ready to get baptized.
The importent thing is that you have accepted Jesus as you savior, and have given him your heart.
I sense know how much you know about Christianity.
Do you believe that Jesus is The Son of God?
Have you confessed your sins to God and reported of then?
We all fall short and have to turn to God for forgiveness.
We have a few Pastors on the forum, And I am sure they will come forward and guide
It is great you are asking these questions, so ask about anything.
God Bless you greatly subh_0hr
Good morning, subh_0hr;
One of our former members (passed away in 2023.) chdmission (Pastor Jagan Mohan) was from Chandigarh, NW India. He pastored a Church that was surrounded by many, many Hindu religions. They persecuted his Church family because many other converts left their religion to follow Jesus and worship at the Church he pastored.
If you would like to contact this Church, we can help get you in touch with them.
One of the things he would say to curious new converts was, none of the Hindu religions that exist died on the cross for you, only Jesus.
subh; it's going to take time for your family to accept, or, they may never accept your new faith in God. What matters is your heart; will you still follow Jesus?
As far a water baptism, in good time, brother. This represents your public testimony of repenting of your sins and choosing to serve Jesus for the rest of your life and eternity.
But as far as your heart and tongue you have asked Jesus to forgive you of all your sins and have accepted Him as your personal Lord and Savior. For this proclamation you are saved and have eternal life.
Ephesians 3:14-19, 14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, 16 that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with might through his Spirit in the inner man, 17 and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may have power to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19 and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fulness of God. - Revised Standard Version Bible
John 10:27-30, 27 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. 28 And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand. 29 My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father’s hand. 30 I and My Father are one.” - New King James Version Bible
Do you have a Bible, if not, would you like to have one?
God bless you, subh, and thank you for asking your new brothers and sisters excellent questions.
Bob
thanks bob for your views about it . I will never ever retreat from Christ and will always serve Him . As I'm 17 living in Kolkata since my birth there are many gorgeous churches here like St.Paul's cathedral , bandel Church and many more . Moreover I'm planning to shift to bengaluru next year for my college and there I can emphasize more on Christ because from next year I'll be living alone and I might get baptized next year there . Moreover I have a Bible The king james version in my PC .
Like Bob noted, Baptism is an outward testimony of a believer's inward change. It is not a requirement for salvation, but something all believers should do. As written in Mark 16:16, "Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned." Please note that the emphasis is on believing.
For the moment little brother, I would focus on the Word. My personal journey started with Gospel of John. I am not endorsing any particular Biblical resource, but I find David Guzik’s Bible Commentary (Enduring Word) fantastic. It comes in both writing, audio and video formats and I am basically addicted to it.
Regardless of how you approach it, focus on your studies the Bible, as this is the best armor.
Rtm
For the moment little brother, I would focus on the Word. My personal journey started with Gospel of John. I am not endorsing any particular Biblical resource, but I find David Guzik’s Bible Commentary (Enduring Word) fantastic. It comes in both writing, audio and video formats and I am basically addicted to it.
Regardless of how you approach it, focus on your studies the Bible, as this is the best armor.
Rtm
Congratulations on being born again. I just saw your post. Do you own a Bible??????
I realize how hard it is to lay aside your Hindu upbringing and accept Christ. THis speaks highly of the work of the Holy Spirit in you my friend.
Now to answer your question.........NO!
You do not have to be baptized to be saved/a Christian. You have done what you had to do and that is say with your mouth and believe in your heart that Jesus is the Christ, that He died for you and rose again from the dead.
Now, Accepting the Lord Jesus Christ has nothing whatsoever to do with blessing you with money, or health or anything else.
There is no promise in the Bible that being a Christian will lead to a good job, wealth, freedom from debt, or physical healing.
The teaching that has become popular over the last 30 years or so of men saying..........
"Give to this ministry and God will give back to You" is a lie and is not Biblical!
If you want or your family wants more money, then the answer is to work hard, get a better education and take care of what you have.
1 Tim. 6:17-19......
"Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life."
Accepting Jesus as Your Saviour means that when you die you will go to heaven immediately to be with God in heaven.
Subh_Ohr, I have been praying for you and your family. Stay strong brother. As some have already said you have time for your baptism, yes you should get baptised but it does not take away your salvation if you don't. Jesus died to take away our sins, not to grant us wealth and prestige. Consider the fact that Jesus said that he had no place to lay his head. He came for our salvation, if He chooses to bless our lives beyond that then good for us. If he does not, we still have the greatest gift ever given in our salvation and a relationship with the creator of everything. May God bless and keep you always.
Dave
Dave
Matthew 10:34-36 KJV
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. [35] For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. [36] And a man's foes shall be they of his own household.
John 16:33 KJV
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Being a Christian is no cakewalk, but His grace will prove sufficient.
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. [35] For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. [36] And a man's foes shall be they of his own household.
John 16:33 KJV
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Being a Christian is no cakewalk, but His grace will prove sufficient.