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I started attending a Methodist church when I was 12. (I'd never been to church before- I'm now 14) I loved it! But when I had no idea what the Pastor or muchless ANYONE was talking about I got discouraged and stopped going.

I want to start going again but I do not understand alot of things about God which makes me VERY lost during the sermons. Why do we get baptised? What IS baptism? What IS confirmation? How do you know when a prayer has been answered? How do you know when you've been saved. What IS being Saved? When you read the Bible, do you read it straight thru or random chapters at a time? What are Diciples? Whose Abraham, whose Lot? At my church you can only take Confirmation classes in middle school and I'm now going to start high school (I missed the class session) does this mean I can't get into Heaven if I've never been baptised or confirmed?!

I stopped going to church when I got too frustrated and after six months I've decided I've hit rock bottom and want to get closer to God so I'm going to attend church tomorrow. Answers to my questions and advice to better accepting God and understanding him would be great! (link)
Stillbreaking's answer was very good. However, there are a few things that I would like to expand on or clarify.

Stillbreaking said, "In baptism we are made Christians, but we are not very strong until we receive the Holy Ghost in Confirmation." ---We are not made Christians in being baptized with water. A person becomes a Christian when he/she chooses Jesus as Lord and Savior of his/her life. The Holy Spirit enters the person and goes to work in that person's life. Baptism is a command from God as an outward EXPRESSION of that inward faith. As far as confirmation classes and the other outward activities of confirmation, that is simply church tradition; it is not a requirement to be saved nor does it make us stronger. It's what goes on in the heart that matters. God ALWAYS looks at the heart.

Stillbreaking said, "The Apostles were very fearful, hiding out, until the Holy Ghost came to them at Pentecost. Then they went out to preach the gospel boldly, and suffered martyrdom bravely. In lamen's terms, it's like a completion of baptism." ---This takes place when a person is ready to go beyond just a salvation experience and is ready to completely step into service for God. This could take place immediately or years later; the timing is different for each person. First things first; you need to know Jesus before you can serve Him.

Stillbreaking said, "When a prayer is answered, you will know because basically, you got what you want." ---God is not a Santa Claus. Prayer goes way beyond just asking for things. Prayer is conversation with the God who loves you so much He sent Jesus so by accepting Him you can be saved. Prayer is simply talking to your friend Jesus. Does that include asking for stuff? Yes, but know this; God's thoughts and God's understanding are as big as all the beaches in the world. Our thoughts and our understanding are as big as ONE grain of sand. So ask then leave it to Him.

Stillbreaking said, "...put your sinful nature to death and transform your life. This can only happen when you are willing to give up ALL sin. When even a little of your sin nature is left alive, the new life cannot come." ---Stillbreaking goes on to explain this in the answer, but I want to clarify this particular statement by saying the sin nature is what everyone has from the moment they are born. Just watch a naughty little kid. Also, every person has an emptiness that can only be filled by our Creator. When a person is WILLING to let Jesus take over their life, they become equipped with what they need to grow in a life with Jesus. It's the willingness that is the heart part of it. The new life comes when the prayer of repentance is sincere in the heart. It may take awhile for ALL the outward behaviors to change and everyone still makes mistakes, but the heart is what makes the difference and that is what God is most concerned with.

Stillbreaking said, "At the church I went to, my pastor saved me. Your's should do the same." ---I think Stillbreaking meant to say the pastor helped in the process of getting saved, but absolutely no person (including pastors) can save; only Jesus saves.

Stillbreaking said, "As for reading the bible, you can read it however you want. The first time would probably be easiest done reading from first chapter to last. It goes in order, and you'll understand it better. After reading it thoroughly, you can start reading certain chapters at certain times depending on how you feel." ---Yes, this is one way, but I suggest to start by reading the book of John (the forth book in the New Testament). The book of John will help you understand the basics of who Jesus is and what salvation is all about.

Also, you may want to read the questions and answers in my column. They will help answer more questions that you may have. Post any other questions you may have to my column or email me if you'd like. I'm here to help.

One more thing, Stillbreaking defiantly has the head knowledge and the influence from family, but the fact that Stillbreaking has all this knowledge and yet outright claims not to be a Christian shows that Stillbreaking lacks a true heart of friendship for Jesus. Don't let that happen to you. Get to know Jesus as your best friend and don't let go, no matter what.


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Wow; thanks so much. I can't explain how much you've helped.




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