How can I become a Christian?

[Chief of Sinners]

This is a great thread. When we add to the gospel, such as Jesus and Baptism you are saying that Jesus is not sufficient. Yes, Baptism is a commandment but it is the baptism of the spirit that saves. This comes when you accept Jesus Christ as your personal savior, who paid the price for your sin so that you can spend eternity in heaven. Just wanted to add my two cents. I look forward to meeting all of you who know Christ. For those that don't, I Pray that you repent and accept the free gift that Christ paid for on the Cross. Thanks again for starting this thread.

[Two Headed Dog]

I can't explain it any easier. God Bless.

[fishnhero]

Don't forget to READ THE BIBLE. I've been a christian most of my life, but for many years I didn't understand the importance of reading the Bible. When you live w/o the Scripture, you're gambling with your life and other lifes. Know by reading it for yourself. It's not hard to read the Bible.
We start off as baby christians. I pray I don't stay that way.
Read the Bible
Worship the Lord
Read the Bible
Worship the Lord

Great thread

[SargentfishR]

Amen Backlasher.

[Reel_Blessed II]

I think through the baptism discussion this way...I would think as followers of Christ we agree God is love and He is also just. If I go to a church service or even a 2cooler is talking with me and sharing Christ with me. We talk and and at that time I ask the Lord to forgive me and to come into my life as my Lord and Savior. Because of John 3:16, Rom 10:9, Eph 2:8 I am saved and will spend eternity with God in Heaven. So after we pray the 2cooler tells me to get involved with a good church and to ask the pastor you want to be baptised. Good deal. We leave the coffee shop or church and Biily Bob in his F-250 pulling a 36' Contender takes me out that night. Because of the versus listed and because God is just I will be in Heaven.

[fishnhero]

All you have to do is get on the internet, look up passages online, and get the answer. I use biblegateway.com and can search for any word or topic in the Bible and can read it in any version.
On another note there was a pastor or priest in south america that didn't want anymore missionaries to come preach. This was because one missionary group brought revival with them, but didn't help organize the way to follow Christ (study groups, woship groups, church). They didn't tell them what they needed to do after they were saved. So the devil steps in and is ticked off about all these baby christians. The baby christians aren't filled with the Word and don't have anything to lean on. So most of them started back living like they were before.
The reason I'm typing this is Baptism is very important, but reading the word will tell you that and so much much more. So read the Bible and you will know the answers to your argument about baptism.

[rvd]

In Christ alone .....great post

[Baycat]

I just lost my wife to Bone Cancer after a 9 1/2 year fight. If I did not have God's love and support I could not make it through the grief and pain that I feel. I am still asking "why" and when I get to heaven I will find out why he took my soul mate and my best fishing buddy.

Baycat

[atcfisherman]

Originally Posted by Baycat

I just lost my wife to Bone Cancer after a 9 1/2 year fight. If I did not have God's love and support I could not make it through the grief and pain that I feel. I am still asking "why" and when I get to heaven I will find out why he took my soul mate and my best fishing buddy.

Baycat

I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine loosing my wife who is my best friend and soul mate. I don't have the answers other than to say I know who has the answer and that is God. Often His ways are not our ways and I often ponder why God allows things to happen. After my questing and not finding the answer, all I can do is trust Him who is the Creator of all things and just have faith.

My brother, you are in my prayers.

[JUSTPASSINGTHROUGH]

Amen, Thank you for sharing and your inspiration!!!!