I was going to put this into the Christian Advice section, but I didn't because this could turn into a debate. That said, I would rather have advice instead of a debate.
Here's the story. I grew up in a Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod). I attend a Presbyterian Church. I do a Bible study with a Baptist group. I've done a little worship with the Baptist group and I've gone back to worship at the Lutheran Church a few times too.
I think I'm in this mess because I went through a period in my life where I really struggled, looking back I don't even know if I was a believer, thank God He's saved me but now I have some choices to make about my church family.
I wish I didn't have to choose between these, but I feel I do. I believe all have the Truth but I also believe that just going to one is the only right thing to do if I want to give my full time to a church "family".
Out of all these, I get the feeling the Baptist's are the most outwardly passionate about their faith and I can relate with them quite well. The only thing I don't want to do is be rebaptized. I've been baptized as a baby and I feel once is enough. I feel maybe I should stay with the Lutheran Church to honor my father and mother. Missouri Synod Lutherans seem to be a bit more austere in their reverance towards God (whereas I'm a pretty passionate person) but that particular Synod of Lutherans are just as solid in their beliefs as the Baptists. And I actually agree more with the way Lutherans view Baptism and The Lords Supper than the other two. I started going to the Presbyterian Church because I just found the worship services very edifying. However, after doing research on the Church I've found that the people on top are quite wishy-washy in their belief. But, I'm reluctant to leave the Presbyterian Church because I've made many friends there and they've been great support for me through trials and they, (unlike the people on the top of the church organization) are pretty solid in their beliefs.
So, I know that Fnerb is a Wisconsin Synod Lutheran (Which is very close to the Missouri Synod I grew up in) and Solo for one, I know is a Baptist, and aLoneVoice is a Anabaptist that, I think, believes in rebaptism. I'd love to hear from all three of you at least. Anyone here who is Presbyterian/Reformed?
Here's the story. I grew up in a Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod). I attend a Presbyterian Church. I do a Bible study with a Baptist group. I've done a little worship with the Baptist group and I've gone back to worship at the Lutheran Church a few times too.
I think I'm in this mess because I went through a period in my life where I really struggled, looking back I don't even know if I was a believer, thank God He's saved me but now I have some choices to make about my church family.
I wish I didn't have to choose between these, but I feel I do. I believe all have the Truth but I also believe that just going to one is the only right thing to do if I want to give my full time to a church "family".
Out of all these, I get the feeling the Baptist's are the most outwardly passionate about their faith and I can relate with them quite well. The only thing I don't want to do is be rebaptized. I've been baptized as a baby and I feel once is enough. I feel maybe I should stay with the Lutheran Church to honor my father and mother. Missouri Synod Lutherans seem to be a bit more austere in their reverance towards God (whereas I'm a pretty passionate person) but that particular Synod of Lutherans are just as solid in their beliefs as the Baptists. And I actually agree more with the way Lutherans view Baptism and The Lords Supper than the other two. I started going to the Presbyterian Church because I just found the worship services very edifying. However, after doing research on the Church I've found that the people on top are quite wishy-washy in their belief. But, I'm reluctant to leave the Presbyterian Church because I've made many friends there and they've been great support for me through trials and they, (unlike the people on the top of the church organization) are pretty solid in their beliefs.
So, I know that Fnerb is a Wisconsin Synod Lutheran (Which is very close to the Missouri Synod I grew up in) and Solo for one, I know is a Baptist, and aLoneVoice is a Anabaptist that, I think, believes in rebaptism. I'd love to hear from all three of you at least. Anyone here who is Presbyterian/Reformed?