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It would be profitable to begin reading your Bible. For basic understanding one should read John 1; John 3; John 14 (I was saved over 60 years ago by reading John 14). Salvation of the soul is the essential truth of Christianity, then one should seek to know about the Church God established in the world. Basic aspects of Christianity are Redemption Way, Church Truth, and Spiritual Life. Be clear about redemption before trying to understand deeper truths of God.

There are three main peoples in the world according to the Bible: Jews (Israelites), Gentiles, and the Church of God. Gentiles means the genus of man which is all man not Israelites (dictionary). God made man and set apart a people by covenant called Israel (a prince with God). As a people they will be God's earthly people forever, and the Church (the "born again" believers in this age) will be a heavenly people forever.

One becomes a Christian by believing on Jesus Christ and receiving Him into one's heart as Savior and Lord of one's life. I can speak more on these things if you wish to speak further about this.

Ross022015 said:

what is a prophet and a gentile.

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A prophet is one who prophesies. Prophecy can have two components - foretelling and forthtelling. Often, but not always, this entails knowledge that could not be ascertained by normal means. "The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy".

Ross022015 said:

Also when we become christian we accept jesus as our salvation and we are baptised with the holy spirit. This is my understanding so far and have a not read the full bible yet. Some say this is rong and to become a christian you have to be confirmed and your not allowed to have the communion until your a confirmed cristian. Also you have to be baptised with holy water. Im getting really confused with what I'm supposed to do.

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You are right and they are wrong. You won't go wrong persevering in learning about Jesus and growing in His love. "God is not the author of confusion", but man keeps adding requirements to God's word.

You're doing very well with prayer and thanksgiving from a pure, trusting heart.

Blessings.

Ross022015 said:

As I read the bible there are some things that I don't understand. what is a prophet and a gentile. Also when we become christian we accept jesus as our salvation and we are baptised with the holy spirit. This is my understanding so far and have a not read the full bible yet. Some say this is rong and to become a christian you have to be confirmed and your not allowed to have the communion until your a confirmed cristian. Also you have to be baptised with holy water. Im getting really confused with what I'm supposed to do. I read my bible and pray to God for help and thank him for all what he has done in my life so far. I don't go to church as often as I like as I recently do 12 hour night shifts but I do plan to star again once I'm off night duty.

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Your original thinking I boldfaced in red is correct. You belong to Christ and can share in the communion the moment you accepted Him as your savior. Don't let others mislead you, many times they themselves don't know.

Ross022015 said:

As I read the bible there are some things that I don't understand. what is a prophet and a gentile.

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A prophet is someone who proclaimed an important message. Often in the Old Testament of the Bible, a prophet would warn of judgment or call God's people to repentance. A well-known prophet in the New Testament of the Bible is John the Baptist, who prepared for & pointed to the coming ministry of Jesus.

A Gentile, in the biblical context, referred to a person or nation that was non-Jewish or otherwise not part of Israel.

Also when we become christian we accept jesus as our salvation and we are baptised with the holy spirit. This is my understanding so far and have a not read the full bible yet. Some say this is rong and to become a christian you have to be confirmed and your not allowed to have the communion until your a confirmed cristian. Also you have to be baptised with holy water. Im getting really confused with what I'm supposed to do.

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There is one baptism, & that baptism is in water, done in the name of the Father, Son, & Holy Spirit, which is the formula given by Jesus in the New Testament.

In baptism, we visibly become Christians. We are sealed by the Holy Spirit & marked as Christ's own forever.

The traditional, historical Christian understanding of baptism is that it is in water & it is in baptism that we are "born again." There are a few denominations that teach contrary to the traditional view.

Communion practices vary greatly amongst denominations. Early Christians practiced closed communion, which means that only baptized members of that congregation may partake. Today some churches still keep this practice. Other churches practice various forms of open communion, which means that any Christian, baptized or not depending on the denomination, may partake. I attend the Episcopal Church & we invite all baptized Christians to partake, whether they are members of our church or not.

Traditionally, baptism precedes communion.

I read my bible and pray to God for help and thank him for all what he has done in my life so far. I don't go to church as often as I like as I recently do 12 hour night shifts but I do plan to star again once I'm off night duty.

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No worries.

Reading & understanding the Bible is a journey, & learning about the Christian faith takes time.

Jesus said if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and believe in your heart that God has risen him from the dead, then you shall be saved. Since he didn't apply any other conditions, then you should ignore people's opinions.

Gentiles are anyone who is not a Jew. Prophets are people I don't pay attention to, because there's so much trickery and lies. Not that all prophets are phonies, I've just never encountered one who was genuine. If there's something God wants you to know, he will put it on your heart then back-it up with confirmation, maybe even by a real prophet.

The Holy Spirit is the ultimate blessing, because he helps us through seasons of hardship that can affect our faith. Now God remains with us regardless, but to allow the Holy Spirit to pray through you instantly erases any doubt.

You may not be at the right church by the questions you asks. Feel free to investigate different Christian ministries, there's no reason you should be loyal to any congregation. And remember --

For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Ross022015 said:

As I read the bible there are some things that I don't understand. what is a prophet and a gentile.

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A prophet is one who speaks in the name of God
A Gentile is a non-Israelite.

Ross022015 said:

Also when we become christian we accept jesus as our salvation and we are baptised with the holy spirit.

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That's "woolly", you need to accept your need to be baptised in the Holy Spirit (as detailed in Acts 2:4; 10:44-48, the speaking in tongues being the initial evidence and is an unlearned prayer language)

Ross022015 said:

This is my understanding so far and have a not read the full bible yet. Some say this is rong and to become a christian you have to be confirmed

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The sign of tongues is God's confirmation, which the apostles waited for.
Not what many call "confirmation" today"

Ross022015 said:

and your not allowed to have the communion until your a confirmed cristian. Also you have to be baptised with holy water. ..

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there is no such thing as "holy water". True baptism is being immersed in any water because you accept you are "dead in sins" and you know there is another life to receive. Communion is an outward sign that you want to live that life.

You should really go to a church trhat teaches & does like I have indicated cos that's the type Jesus set up, and what's he's returning for!
(the faithful to Him, not man's ideas).