Confession of new converts for b\u813fptism
A beautiful topic!
Here's a sample confession of faith for new converts preparing for baptism:
Confession of Faith
Dear God, I come before you today with a humble heart, ready to confess my faith in you and your Son, Jesus Christ.
I believe in you, the one true God, the Creator of heaven and earth, who is eternal, all-powerful, and all-knowing. I believe that you are a God of love, who desires a personal relationship with me and with all people.
I believe in Jesus Christ, your only Son, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, and lived a sinless life. I believe that Jesus is the Savior of the world, who died on the cross for my sins and rose from the dead on the third day, conquering death and sin.
I believe that Jesus is the only way to salvation, and that through faith in him, I can have eternal life with you. I believe that he is the Lord and Savior of all, and that he is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, who is the third person of the Trinity, and who is the giver of life and the guide of all believers. I believe that the Holy Spirit is present in my life, empowering me to live a life that is pleasing to you.
I confess that I am a sinner, and that I have fallen short of your glory. I confess that I have rebelled against you and your ways, and that I have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed. But I am grateful that you are a God of mercy and forgiveness, and that you have promised to forgive me of all my sins.
I believe that you are a God of love and mercy, and that you have called me to follow you and to live a life that is pleasing to you. I believe that you have given me the gift of faith, and that you have called me to be a part of your family, the church.
I confess that I am not perfect, and that I will continue to struggle with sin and temptation. But I am committed to following you and to living a life that is pleasing to you. I am committed to being a disciple of Jesus Christ, and to sharing the good news of his love with others.
I pray that you will accept me as your child, and that you will give me the gift of the Holy Spirit to guide and empower me. I pray that you will use me to bring glory to your name, and that you will help me to be a light to the world.
In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
Note: This is just a sample confession of faith, and you may want to modify it to fit your personal beliefs and experiences. The most important thing is to speak from your heart and to express your genuine faith in God and his Son, Jesus Christ.