Can one be a Christian at birth ?

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Lanolin

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I was around nine, but I strayed way left until about 20+ years ago. You?
30 my parents werent christians. But Im sure God was working in my life while I was yet a sinner. I just didnt know Him.
 

CharliRenee

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30 my parents werent christians. But Im sure God was working in my life while I was yet a sinner. I just didnt know Him.
Well, I am encouraged knowing He seeks us all. I too have no doubt He was working and is working in your life. Thanks for sharing...:).
 

HeraldtheNews

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Well, I am encouraged knowing He seeks us all. I too have no doubt He was working and is working in your life. Thanks for sharing...:).
Hi CharliRenee, good to see you again! Sorry I have been out of touch - broken glasses, car broke down, etc... i am very grateful for bthis amazing iPhone, but the keyboard does strain my eyes and mind at times. I'm used to a laptop in my lap...or a warm cat to pet, but I can't even afford either. Hope you are well! The topic caught my eye, and I saw your name, and just wanted to refer to scriptures, recalling Peter and Paul I believe both confirming Christians from before birth. I will try and remember to find the exact quotes, but that we are known by the Lord before time began, and those who are not yet called would not be interested in these forums, and those who are not sure, should also be assumed that they are called to the light, since those that are not, can lose their reasoning, and awareness of God. I believe that souls that are not sure, still possess the reasoning to discern, and therefore can return to God. Only God can discern souls and Paul says, "God knows those who are His.".

Even one of the worst case scenario's in the Bible, the man possessed by the Legion, unable to come to Christ on His own, Jesus was led to Him. And He recognized His redemption, and God helped Him to run to Jesus, where, even though the Legion of devil's was temporarily speaking, seemingly having control, one command of Christ, expelled them all, and the man was restored whole and sane.

The challenge of spiritual warfare that I struggle with, is learning to direct God's power against the oppressing sources and not at the person. Spiritual warfare is very dangerous and requires divine help and help from those who are experienced.

The Lord is coming to redeem the saved, find the lost, and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of God's mercy, who call upon the Lord even in the final hour.

It would be helpful for people to post supporting scriptures.
I have come to understand that people like me who have lived on the edge of sanity and the dimmest light, are called to reach out to all souls, especially those in most need of God's mercy, which takes teamwork.

Spiritual discernment belongs to the Divine, not human intuition, for the Bible says, "judgment belongs to the Son..." (verse?)
 

CharliRenee

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Hi CharliRenee, good to see you again! Sorry I have been out of touch - broken glasses, car broke down, etc... i am very grateful for bthis amazing iPhone, but the keyboard does strain my eyes and mind at times. I'm used to a laptop in my lap...or a warm cat to pet, but I can't even afford either. Hope you are well! The topic caught my eye, and I saw your name, and just wanted to refer to scriptures, recalling Peter and Paul I believe both confirming Christians from before birth. I will try and remember to find the exact quotes, but that we are known by the Lord before time began, and those who are not yet called would not be interested in these forums, and those who are not sure, should also be assumed that they are called to the light, since those that are not, can lose their reasoning, and awareness of God. I believe that souls that are not sure, still possess the reasoning to discern, and therefore can return to God. Only God can discern souls and Paul says, "God knows those who are His.".

Even one of the worst case scenario's in the Bible, the man possessed by the Legion, unable to come to Christ on His own, Jesus was led to Him. And He recognized His redemption, and God helped Him to run to Jesus, where, even though the Legion of devil's was temporarily speaking, seemingly having control, one command of Christ, expelled them all, and the man was restored whole and sane.

The challenge of spiritual warfare that I struggle with, is learning to direct God's power against the oppressing sources and not at the person. Spiritual warfare is very dangerous and requires divine help and help from those who are experienced.

The Lord is coming to redeem the saved, find the lost, and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of God's mercy, who call upon the Lord even in the final hour.

It would be helpful for people to post supporting scriptures.
I have come to understand that people like me who have lived on the edge of sanity and the dimmest light, are called to reach out to all souls, especially those in most need of God's mercy, which takes teamwork.

Spiritual discernment belongs to the Divine, not human intuition, for the Bible says, "judgment belongs to the Son..." (verse?)
Hello Herald, good to see you. I am sorry that finances are not what you'd like or need them to be. I really enjoyed your crow clip. Ugh@broken glasses. They are sooooo expensive. I had to replace a pair not too long ago.

I like your reasoning, but this really stood out to me.

The Lord is coming to redeem the saved, find the lost, and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of God's mercy, who call upon the Lord even in the final hour.

It would be helpful for people to post supporting scriptures.
I have come to understand that people like me who have lived on the edge of sanity and the dimmest light, are called to reach out to all souls, especially those in most need of God's mercy, which takes teamwork. I think you are so right.

Yes, judgement and salvation are truly His.

Hey, it has been a pleasure seeing you again.
 

Lanolin

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This thread made me wonder whats the youngest age people can recall accepting Jesus?
I think the younger you are, the more likely you are to go astray before coming back to Him perhaps.
 
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if both parents are Christians
Infant baptism is a commitment on the part of the parents and the whole church to raise a child as a Christian. Then when they are of age they can be confirmed and join the church. I think that Christians have been Christians all their life and they become elders when they are 40 years of age. Otherwise we do not become an elder until we have been a Christian or saved for 40 years. At least that is what my personal experience was. I was surprise after 40 years how much more I was able to understand. We know that Israel had to spend 40 years in the wilderness before they were able to cross the Jordan and enter into the promised land. Moses spent 40 years in Egypt - 40 years in Midian and then 40 years leading the people. Even then he did not enter into the promise. I am sure we could find lots of 40's in the Bible.
 

Jimbone

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Romans 13:5 comes to mind

you need to examine yourself, not your parents or anyone else. You need to prove it to yourself.

If Jesus Christ is in you, you will know.
And I'd even go a step further by saying that those closest to you will know too. Not necessarily that Jesus is in you, but that you're now totally different.