Baptized at birth, but strayed from the path..

[LilLamb219]

Discussions like these remind us of why it is dangerous to try to determine exactly when we got saved, whether we lost it, and how to get it back. We should pursue God moving forward, and not feel condemned about the past... at any stage of our journey.

I like the way Theologian R.C. Sproul described it. Even as an outspoken Calvinist, he said that we cannot know when we are saved. He cited his wife as an example of someone who has no idea when and how it happened. In R.C.'s case, there was a dramatic moment, but even then... he says that things may have been in motion in his mind and heart long before then. Who can say?

To the OP: you are in a great place on your life's journey. God always welcomes us back when we stray! You are still a member of God's family. The prodigal son in Luke 15 did not have to DO anything to get back into his family. He only had to return, and his father ran to meet him.

I like saying I was saved over 2000 years ago when Jesus gave His life for me at the cross. Without that, I couldn't have salvation. God gives me faith to grasp onto the forgiveness won.

 

[Peripatetic]

I like saying I was saved over 2000 years ago when Jesus gave His life for me at the cross. Without that, I couldn't have salvation. God gives me faith to grasp onto the forgiveness won.

And Luke 10:20 reminds us that our names were written in heaven even longer ago than 2,000 years ago!

 

[LionofJudahDK]

So I was baptized after birth, but after I came to age of being able to question and wanting to question all things, I "lost" my faith. Now coming back to this path later in life, is it required to get baptized again? Or do I confess to God and ask for forgiveness for losing ky way with Him?

Option #2. You were already baptized once, and there is ONLY one baptism. You can PRETEND to get baptized again, but that's mocking baptism, and I don't recommend mocking the Sacraments

Also a small side question, about prayers, where does one find them in the bibl

You're gonna have to be a little bit more specific than that, I'm afraid There are prayers all over the Bible.

 

[asiyreh]

I'm due to get baptized again this Saturday. Can't wait. Baptism acts as an open declaration to the world that your place is with Christ.

You didn't asked to be sprinkled at birth nor did I, so how could you declare allegiance?

Go for the Baptism, these symbolic actions help to create memories of our faith. Way-points on the path.

As for prayers, A prayer is a conversation with your maker. Wrestling for knowledge and wisdom from God's written word. You are to avoid vain repetitions and the amount of words in a prayer doesn't make it better. See Matthew 6:7

God is a discerner of the heart as is his Word.

For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12

 

[robertadico]

We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, as a representative and substitutionary sacrifice, and that all who believe in Him are justified on the grounds of His shed blood.