I read my Bible. I understand what I read.
Last church denomination I attended was Baptist. But you can see the problems there...that and I don't believe that water baptism proves or accomplishes a darn thing.
Sorry. I ask you the same question again about ‘sects’ later. I myself am non-denominational but go to a church. Do you go to a church or have a house-church or anything?
I don’t think water baptism is anything more than a sign of Obedience to our Lord — not necessary for salvation.
I had felt the Holy Spirit tug at me to get baptized. Ever since I followed and was Obedient, I was able to read my Bible with a clarity I had never had before.
Keep in mind, I’ve been a Christian for about 7 months now. So you are discussing this with a newbie. Though, I do not believe that dismisses any of the topics of discussion we are having.
I just wanted to let you know my own personal experience with baptisms. I do think Romans 6 has something interesting things to consider about it.
I treated it like the early church did. That it was an outward profession of faith. It told the world that I am a Christian, told my Hindu parents that they were no longer going to see their son as anything but a Christian and that I would walk with Him to the end of my days on Earth.
That’s what my baptism was for me. I already knew I was saved before I got baptized.