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We are to be ready at all times to give an answer 
I admit it is a bit intimidating to give testimony as a new believer, but you have to start somewhere to become comfortable talking about what you believe and why, and doing so can give great comfort and inspiration to others in a way that edifies and helps them hold all the stronger to their own testimony and reasons for belief. It is one of the reasons why we are exhorted not to forsake fellowship.
I admit it is a bit intimidating to give testimony as a new believer, but you have to start somewhere to become comfortable talking about what you believe and why, and doing so can give great comfort and inspiration to others in a way that edifies and helps them hold all the stronger to their own testimony and reasons for belief. It is one of the reasons why we are exhorted not to forsake fellowship.
I love hearing testimony when people are baptised and I praise God, I also love hearing testimony of people who have not been baptised.
What they are conveying is what Jesus has done for them.
That doesn’t necessarily relate to being ready at all times to give an answer to questions that will be asked to a believer by a non believer.
I don’t think the issue is false converts as such.
The issue is why would someone profess something they don’t believe in.
If we take the extreme example of ISIS, convert to our beliefs and you won’t die. In order not to have your head chopped off you convert.
We need to reverse that in a sense.
Yes we preach the gospel of Jesus.
Forgiveness of sins, reconciliation to the Father.
Loving them where they are at. Just like Jesus did.
The issue is why would someone profess something they don’t believe in.
If we take the extreme example of ISIS, convert to our beliefs and you won’t die. In order not to have your head chopped off you convert.
We need to reverse that in a sense.
Yes we preach the gospel of Jesus.
Forgiveness of sins, reconciliation to the Father.
Loving them where they are at. Just like Jesus did.
Why should they be baptized for believing the same thing Satan believes?
God tells us to do so.
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit"
Not to mention...
I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them.
Every local body will have their own specifics on how they organize the church government and by laws. However the church congregation does not want a bunch of, "PHart", like people, running around spreading a false gospel among the members , therefore they will ask a new member for a,
"Statement of Faith" either written or verbal.
Quote: Then, the pastor, after she is voted in as a member, asks her what her statement of faith is.
She says "I just want to be a part of the church."
This answer is a correct answer because (most), all believer's "want to be a part of a church." Some people have a difficult time expressing their faith and just finding the right thing to say. In that case I would welcome her with open arms and the right hand of fellowship.
God bless
"Statement of Faith" either written or verbal.
Quote: Then, the pastor, after she is voted in as a member, asks her what her statement of faith is.
She says "I just want to be a part of the church."
This answer is a correct answer because (most), all believer's "want to be a part of a church." Some people have a difficult time expressing their faith and just finding the right thing to say. In that case I would welcome her with open arms and the right hand of fellowship.
God bless
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I did not see baptism included anywhere in the scenario of the OP
Sorry but that was my fault.
I was just trying to relay my thoughts about having to give a testimony of faith and what it is you believe.
Thats why I talked about baptism and how there is a pressure to give a big statement.
Sorry that I have detracted from that.
Will step down
I just don't see how we can judge people by just their words...Statement of faith...whatever it's called.
There's some people who have a hard time putting their thoughts into words especially in a public setting. That persons heart may truly be upon the Lord but just can't express what they want into the right words.
Then again there's some folks who have a way with words...they could give you a great swelling testimony, yet their heart be far from it....You know the fakers and the wolves.
So in my opinion if a church is voting people in and accepting or rejecting them solely on their speech then they could be found guilty in God's eyes of rejecting the lambs and accepting the wolves...Or plucking up the wheat and letting the tares grow....Just my opinion on it, anyhow.
There's some people who have a hard time putting their thoughts into words especially in a public setting. That persons heart may truly be upon the Lord but just can't express what they want into the right words.
Then again there's some folks who have a way with words...they could give you a great swelling testimony, yet their heart be far from it....You know the fakers and the wolves.
So in my opinion if a church is voting people in and accepting or rejecting them solely on their speech then they could be found guilty in God's eyes of rejecting the lambs and accepting the wolves...Or plucking up the wheat and letting the tares grow....Just my opinion on it, anyhow.