I’ve been a Christian since the age of 14. I was at a youth camp in preparation of my confirmation in the Lutheran church. Confirmation is a very formal procedure of induction as a full member of the Lutheran denomination. You basically confirm the baptism you had as a child. I clearly remember the night the pastor in charge of the camp explained the whole issue of salvation. I don’t remember any of the words, but he clearly conveyed the seriousness of the topic and I suppose the Spirit was confirming it in my heart. When the talk was over, I went to the dorm room after the talk. I don’t know why I was the only one sleeping in that room, I belonged to a small Lutheran community. But it was the place where I asked for salvation. I didn’t experience any supernatural peace or joy immediately afterward or anything. Still, there was a voice inside me from that day that said I was a Christian now. It was firm and calm and came especially when I had a choice between doing something good or bad. Read more »
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