Convert from Islam. Which denomination to choose

[BenAbbe]

i live in Canada and recently converted to Christianity from Islam. I said Sinners Prayer and I was told by Evangelist that my journey has begun as a Christian. But I am not sure which denomination is better.

 

[Oz Baptist]

Google '' Independent Baptist Churches'' with the city/area where you live. Contact any of them and they will help you.

God bless you

 

[Sketcher]

Well, what denomination was the evangelist?

 

[BenAbbe]

Well, what denomination was the evangelist?

I'm not sure they are part of Evangelical Denomination of Canada

 

[Another Lazarus]

i live in Canada and recently converted to Christianity from Islam. I said Sinners Prayer and I was told by Evangelist that my journey has begun as a Christian. But I am not sure which denomination is better.

You're not yet the follower of Jesus until you do this :

Matthew 5:43 You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’
44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
45that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.…

Its not easy to bear the Cross, but its the least thing we can do in our short life be4 we end up underground.

May Jesus bless you all HalleluYAH

 

[Spiritlight]

God knows your heart, pick a nice friendly maybe evangelical one. Little churches have a cozy feel where big ones you get lost in the crowd a bit.

You will know when your in the right one as it will feel good and you might get a peace about it.

Ones that serve up coffee and and snacks before sermons are awesome.

 

[sdowney717]

i live in Canada and recently converted to Christianity from Islam. I said Sinners Prayer and I was told by Evangelist that my journey has begun as a Christian. But I am not sure which denomination is better.

Yes you have eternal life in Christ now and forever.
John 5
Life and Judgment Are Through the Son
24 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.

25 Most assuredly, I say to you, the hour is coming, and now is, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God; and those who hear will live. 26 For as the Father has life in Himself, so He has granted the Son to have life in Himself, 27 and has given Him authority to execute judgment also, because He is the Son of Man. 28 Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice 29 and come forth—those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation. 30 I can of Myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge; and My judgment is righteous, because I do not seek My own will but the will of the Father who sent Me.

 

[PeterDona]

Nice to hear your history BenAbbe, and I wish you well until we meet one day. Finding a good church is not hard work, most are good. Make sure to take time with Jesus, and he will keep you. Blessings

 

[dogs4thewin]

Welcome to CF and the family of God. It is perfectly OK to just be a Christian with nothing attached.

 

[Albion]

i live in Canada and recently converted to Christianity from Islam. I said Sinners Prayer and I was told by Evangelist that my journey has begun as a Christian. But I am not sure which denomination is better.

Most likely, a lot of people answering you will say that their own denomination is the one for you. But you should probably make a careful, not hasty, decision about this. Get a book from the library that compares churches--a directory. There are many such. Read a little of church history. Get the basic overview. Then we'd be able to help you better, and I do mean that we could advise you more accurately, in accord with what you think you're leaning towards. If you live in a small city, you may be limited to the particular churches that you are able to get to. If that's the case, you could tell us now.

At this time, however, to ask us which one of ALL the Christian churches is the one for you, is quite a challenge. It seems as though you were brought to Christ by a Protestant, so perhaps you could focus on Protestant churches (Lutheran, Anglican, Presbyterian, Baptist, for example).

I'm not sure they are part of Evangelical Denomination of Canada

"Evangelical" usually refers to a general category of churches that emphasize the Bible's authority and spreading the faith. It's not normally the name of a denomination or a specific church body.

 

[BenAbbe]

Nice to hear your history BenAbbe, and I wish you well until we meet one day. Finding a good church is not hard work, most are good. Make sure to take time with Jesus, and he will keep you. Blessings

Where are you from Peter. Are you from Calgary Canada.

Thank you everyone for your input.

 

[PeterDona]

Where are you from Peter. Are you from Calgary Canada.

Thank you everyone for your input.

No, unfortunately I live in Europe, but the canadian mentality is much like here in Denmark, cool relaxed people. Blessings

 

[PaaKne]

... But I am not sure which denomination is better.

There is no "better", as the church's ONE foundaition/is Jesus, Christ, Her Lord! (The Church’s One Foundation/Marching to Zion/I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord | FBC Radio). Every true Christian belongs to that church. However, some local churches can be "worse", as they don't put the focus on Christ and his Salvation as told in the Bible, but instead focuses on everything and nothing NOT told in the Bible - so be avare of The Acts 17,11: "These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so." Is the Bible the local churchs guide star, or do it have some other guide starts as well, making the Bilbe less important? Also remember The Acts 2,42: "And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers." How much attentinon does the local church put this?`

And: Welcome til CF, and most of all welcome to Jesus and the flock of sinners, saved by grace - also called "Christians"!

 

[BenAbbe]

Most likely, a lot of people answering you will say that their own denomination is the one for you. But you should probably make a careful, not hasty, decision about this. Get a book from the library that compares churches--a directory. There are many such. Read a little of church history. Get the basic overview. Then we'd be able to help you better, and I do mean that we could advise you more accurately, in accord with what you think you're leaning towards. If you live in a small city, you may be limited to the particular churches that you are able to get to. If that's the case, you could tell us now.

At this time, however, to ask us which one of ALL the Christian churches is the one for you, is quite a challenge. It seems as though you were brought to Christ by a Protestant, so perhaps you could focus on Protestant churches (Lutheran, Anglican, Presbyterian, Baptist, for example).


"Evangelical" usually refers to a general category of churches that emphasize the Bible's authority and spreading the faith. It's not normally the name of a denomination or a specific church body.

It's a Megachurch in Calgary. Centre Street Church.

 

[Albion]

So that leaves out the "only a few churches to choose from" possibility.

 

[BenAbbe]

So that leaves out the "only a few churches to choose from" possibility.

What do you mean by this I didn't understand.

I'm not very strict about where should I go. That's why I am seeking opinion.

I need friendly environment. Accepting people. As I came to Canada as an Immigrant while back and I am also non-Caucasian so I am looking for a place to be call home. I have desire to integrate. It can be Catholic or any Protestant.

 

[Albion]

What do you mean by this I didn't understand.

I had said something earlier about you finding the right church. I said that it's easier if the inquirer lives somewhere where there are only a few to choose from, but since you say you live in Calgary, that's not going to apply to you, is it?

Now it looks like you will have to narrow your choices on the basis of worship style and doctrine before we can make good suggestions.

I'm not very strict about where should I go. That's why I am seeking opinion.

Unfortunately, that only makes it harder since we who don't live where you do have no way of knowing which church has the best preacher, friendliest people, and like that. We could advise on the basis of doctrine and worship style, but we have no way of knowing these other things about the churches in your community.

I need friendly environment. Accepting people. As I came to Canada as an Immigrant while back and I am also non-Caucasian so I am looking for a place to be call home. I have desire to integrate. It can be Catholic or any Protestant.

Yes, I do understand. It looks like you might do well to ask friends and, even if you don't do that, visit a series of churches over the course of a few weeks and see if one doesn't look the best to you. I do agree that you would do best to avoid really small congregations and churches that don't belong to one of the historic denominations. Independent, unaffiliated congregations and churches that are affiliated with one of the smallest denominations could turn out to be great, but it's less likely.

 

[ripple the car]

Cool, welcome! I'm an ex-Muslim, too.

I came to Christ thanks to Evangelicals / Baptists, and am now, nine years later, seeking to follow Christ through the Catholic Church. She seems to be the oldest, and Her emphasis on mercy, humility, poverty, and acts of charity strike me as authentically Christian.

You will meet a great many sincere, prayerful, and lovely Protestants, and they are awesome people. But though I know that tonnes of Protestants are way better Christians than myself, Protestant ideas like Sola Fide and Sola Scriptura simply don't have a basis in history, or reality.

But I began my journey in Christ in a Baptist Church, and I'll always be thankful to them.

i live in Canada and recently converted to Christianity from Islam. I said Sinners Prayer and I was told by Evangelist that my journey has begun as a Christian. But I am not sure which denomination is better.

 

[BenAbbe]

Cool, welcome! I'm an ex-Muslim, too.

I came to Christ thanks to Evangelicals / Baptists, and am now, nine years later, seeking to follow Christ through the Catholic Church. She seems to be the oldest, and Her emphasis on mercy, humility, poverty, and acts of charity strike me as authentically Christian.

You will meet a great many sincere, prayerful, and lovely Protestants, and they are awesome people. But though I know that tonnes of Protestants are way better Christians than myself, Protestant ideas like Sola Fide and Sola Scriptura simply don't have a basis in history, or reality.

But I began my journey in Christ in a Baptist Church, and I'll always be thankful to them.

Gracia Singh thank you very much for your reply. I want to connect personally with you. If you don't mind that will be great help for me. I can learn many things as you are also ex-Muslim.

 

[ripple the car]

Sure thing, man! Please feel free to message me on here.

Gracia Singh thank you very much for your reply. I want to connect personally with you. If you don't mind that will be great help for me. I can learn many things as you are also ex-Muslim.

Gracia Singh thank you very much for your reply. I want to connect personally with you. If you don't mind that will be great help for me. I can learn many things as you are also ex-Muslim.