How long have you been a Christian? [Archive]

AndiLynn

22nd April 2002, 03:30 AM

I'm not sure how to answer...

I went to church, VBS, camp, etc, when I was younger, and accepted Christ and was baptized in July of 1993 (I was 9). But throughout much of junior high and high school, I didn't have a clue - I completely gave up on God, didn't care...I didn't consider myself a Christian anymore at that point.

My senior year, God really started working in my life, through some amazing people, and I began to seek Him again, and I rededicated my life to Christ on July 5, 2001...

So I think I'd have to go with less than a year...cause even though I knew about it, I definitely feel as if I've really just learned about God's grace for the first time, and it's so awesome :D

hollygirl

23rd April 2002, 12:03 AM

I became a Christian about 22 years ago. Wow! That kinda seems like a long time. 22 years... I was six. When I asked if I could my parents made me explain what that meant, why I wanted to be, and how I do it. From then they taught me that it's important to spend time with God in the word and in prayer. I had a little "selective hearing" problem with God in my late teens... In other words I could hear what God was telling me but wouldn't listen. I bounced back in my early 20's. I just can't live without Him!

renee67

23rd April 2002, 11:50 AM

Karen

23rd April 2002, 05:04 PM

I was grafted in on July 6, 1973. That'll be 29 years this July for those of you who are mathematically challenged... ;) :P

bonkers

27th April 2002, 04:13 AM

i was born in a christian home and i excepted Christ when i was 2 or 3 so that was about 11 years ago

Lazarus

1st May 2002, 12:43 PM

I've been a believer all my life, since I was raised in a Christian Home. But I gave my life to the Lord in '85, and he's done a Mighty Work since! Black to Whiter than Snow!

tyler4588

5th May 2002, 03:12 PM

My walk slow and intereting one.

I started in kindergarten, about 8 years ago. I started getting really serious about my faith about a year ago. I stopped watching The Simpsons, SouthPark, and any other bad television show. I stopped listening to most secular music, and started listening to almost all Christian music.

I've noticed a lot of change in my life, and I thank God to this day for all of it.

6littleblessings

10th May 2002, 03:47 PM

I accepted Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Saviour back when I was 9 years old.... I'm 33 now... so I've been saved for 24 years now!! WOW... I didn't realize it had been that long! Praise the Lord!! :D

ccgr

13th May 2002, 03:16 PM

Been wlaking closer with the Lord since 1994

Kkisjjang

15th May 2002, 09:12 PM

Been a christian since a baby.

But I was saved when I was in middle school.

Thank you Grandma, who is in heaven with the Lord Almighty. :)

Plan 9

7th July 2002, 01:51 PM

I've been a Christian for about 32 years!

MARANATHA2002

7th July 2002, 08:54 PM

Since I was 7, That was 31 years ago.

Joyce

10th July 2002, 07:11 AM

Since May 28, 1995, that's seven wonderful, not always smooth, years. I learned alot during that time, but there's so much more to learn and experience and first and for most to get to know God better and better. :clap:

servingtheking

10th July 2002, 01:55 PM

16 years

pax

10th July 2002, 03:16 PM

I was Baptised into Christ's Church as a baby, and have loved it ever since.

psycmajor

10th July 2002, 08:37 PM

8 years

Religious Crisis

14th July 2002, 03:28 PM

Perhaps you should put "All My Life" as an option in the poll. Just and idea.

jko

27th July 2002, 06:17 PM

well I am 20, and i was aved when i was 6 yrs old

KristiXP

28th July 2002, 05:34 PM

I was saved when I was little, but I do not remember it. So when I started going to church with my boyfriend, I felt the need to ask Jesus into my heart myself, so that I could feel sure. In my heart it has been less then a year.

Baylor_SFL

28th July 2002, 05:44 PM

I've been a Christian for 8 years!

Job_38

13th August 2002, 04:17 PM

April 13 at around 1 am.

Patty

15th September 2002, 12:42 AM

A cradle Catholic who left, returned, left, returned and then found the love of the Holy Father.

Devoted to the Holy Father, I am no longer Christian, and my heart is at peace. And, my conscience is clean.

Patty

* kittie *

9th December 2002, 05:13 AM

i've been a christian from 11-20 yrs...but haven't been close the whole time :o

Jones

15th December 2002, 01:17 PM

Jesus Christ touch my heart a little over a year ago, I cant remeber the exact date (there was alot of things going on at the time) but I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing.
Thank You JESUS for touching my heart!

sklippstein

15th December 2002, 11:59 PM

i've been a Christian for about 10 blessful years. Ty Jesus!

Willi_4_Christ

16th December 2002, 06:11 AM

I was born into a christian family so i grew up with the knowledge of God and the bible but i didn't really grow up with a personal realationship with Jesus my Saviour. So about 4 years ago now i got into a conversation with my uncle and POW!! couple of minutes later i had handed over my life to Jesus and invited Him to come in and work in it. Wow and it's been awesome!! Thank you God!!

caley

16th December 2002, 09:46 PM

 24 years on Thursday (my 24th birthday)

DeputyDan

16th December 2002, 09:46 PM

Chose Jesus in 1972

reAsonX

22nd December 2002, 05:26 AM

dmfew6599

30th December 2002, 11:57 AM

I have been a Christian since I was in the Sixth grade which is 14 years but for the probably ten of those years I was back sliding most of the time.

slightlypuzzled

3rd February 2003, 08:32 PM

I have been one for 32 years, Praise God Almighty!

Speaker-Of-Truth

7th February 2003, 11:17 PM

my signature is tickin off the days since i accepted christ

Aviyah

8th February 2003, 05:30 AM

iv"e been a christen 8 months now july 2nd 2002 is when i acepted him though im thinking i made a mistake

Blade

13th February 2003, 01:23 AM

Man do we have a GREAT FAMILY or what. 36 years for me. And still feel like a baby in christ.

hotknikkels

13th February 2003, 12:50 PM

5 years here and the best 5 years of my life so far!!!!

Glenn316

15th February 2003, 09:51 AM

I'm a bicentennial christian, no I'm not 200 years old, but I came to know the Lord in 1976

healthwoman

15th February 2003, 05:59 PM

28 years-- since I was 16!!

ancientofdays33

24th February 2003, 03:18 AM

I was baptiszed at 10
but I have been baptized afew more times.

I keep trying.

james
Servant to all

MetalBlade

24th February 2003, 01:49 PM

I went with the 11-20 because I have been a christian all my life and am only 19 years old! Kudos to everyone!

357magnum

21st March 2003, 07:52 AM

I guess that I'm one of the old guys on the forum. I've been a Christian most of my life. God has richly blessed my entire family.

WorshipTheLamb

24th March 2003, 12:59 AM

2 years I regret missing all them years I could have known God.

hotknikkels

24th March 2003, 07:37 AM

yeh - but you can redeem the time - start now!!! hehehheehhe - that is what I am learning bout at the moment - but remember that lost time is not at all lost - God will use those experiences to shape who you will become and what ministry you will have...

biblthmp

24th March 2003, 07:58 PM

I have been born again for almost 14 years now. I gave my heart to Jesus on a permanent basis on Easter Sunday '89.

Cecilia

3rd April 2003, 09:38 PM

I've been a Christian all my life, but I really started things into perspective about a year ago with my confirmation.

RazorX

5th April 2003, 08:32 PM

All my Life! :D :pray: :priest: :holy: :angel:

Rafterman223

6th April 2003, 01:01 AM

I was born again in early January this year. Funny thing is that I don't remember the exact date, or how I came around to that decision.

rssllue

7th April 2003, 01:35 AM

Just reached four years this week! Praise God! So far come and so far to GO!

Mr Buddhist

10th April 2003, 03:47 AM

I'm not a christian.

hotknikkels

10th April 2003, 04:19 AM

mmmmm.. I think you are a Buddhist!!! Well welcome, and I have a question: Why are you a Buddhist?

l33tace

10th April 2003, 05:26 AM

June 1980

JKRiggs

10th April 2003, 08:19 AM

I have believed in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior since I was 8 years old. (41 years ago) but 8 years ago, my heart was changed in miraculous ways and it was at that time that my commitment to Him began in earnest. JK

CeCe

14th April 2003, 12:59 PM

What started November 11 with me trying to come up with every reason not to, ended up with me running out of excuses December 9. :bow:

Cindy

16th April 2003, 06:01 AM

I was baptised a Christian shortly after birth, and grew up in a caring, nurturing Christian environment. I attended a Christian school, which I believe helped me to keep on walking in the light. When I hit the Australian equiv. of college, I kind of veered off - not in a huge way, though - for a little, and I am now back, walking with my saviour. And I must say I am glad for that.

SO - even counting my year or so of 'forgetting' God, I have been a Christian for about 19 years.

lil_angel

16th April 2003, 08:44 AM

Only about 4 months old!!! man i'm a youngen!!! :D
it's great though :pink:

hotknikkels

16th April 2003, 10:05 AM

that is so cool - welcome to the family

Jerry_M

16th April 2003, 10:07 AM

July 24, 1972.

However, soon after that time I thought I knew all the answers. Now, after 30 years, I discover that I don't even know all the questions.

SoccerAaron

16th April 2003, 05:18 PM

I said the prayer at the age of 4.
I've been saved my whole life. :)

Konnie

17th April 2003, 04:10 PM

I have been a Christian for 33 years.

SoccerAaron

19th April 2003, 06:34 PM

Whoa, thats long. So since you were *counts fingers* 13?

RainOfThorns

24th June 2003, 08:25 PM

not a christain, tried it 5 times though, guess somethings don't always stick...

Jenndiggy

24th June 2003, 08:52 PM

My 11th "birthday" was on Saturday. June 21, 1992

PegasusOnFire

25th June 2003, 09:21 AM

I have been a Christian sice November 17, 1995

ukok

25th June 2003, 11:42 AM

I talked to God from a young age. But I accepted Him fully into my life about 17 years ago.

Kirisutokyoo-shinja

25th June 2003, 05:23 PM

For about 10-12 years.
If one were asking about me
being serious, then about 5-6 years.

GlowingFirefly

25th June 2003, 06:52 PM

I've been a Christian since April 25 2002. So I'd say it's almost a year and a half for me. :)

bop1997

30th June 2003, 02:50 AM

4 years and counting!

hotknikkels

10th July 2003, 11:17 AM

and isn't it good!!!? Someone asked me to imagine if I was wrong and when I died there would be no God, ho heaven, nothing!!! I just turned to them and said it would not be a great loss, I mean, I am living an amazing life, with amazing experiences, and my life is totally fulfilled. Well the guy couldn't answer that!!!

Lizquest

10th July 2003, 12:57 PM

I have been a Christian for most of my life, but I would say that I have been called upon by Him to learn/teach more just recently. It is so wonderful having the shades of my eyes open to a new and wonderful world.

PatriotReview

10th July 2003, 12:58 PM

Saved, alot of years, filled with the Spirit and totally living for God only a few.
:clap:

JesseB.

10th July 2003, 01:00 PM

I've been a Christian for 5 years. Over those 5 years, I've rededicated my life to HIM many times. Only now am I serving Jesus Christ 24/7

littleman

10th July 2003, 03:33 PM

1 year

hotknikkels

18th July 2003, 05:51 AM

I rededicate my life to God each time I wake up!!! I die to self each day I awake!

1 Corinthians 15
30 And as for us, why do we endanger ourselves every hour? 31 I die every day--I mean that, others--just as surely as I glory over you in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Snowy

26th July 2003, 09:56 PM

I have been a Christian for a few months now

Globexgirl

1st August 2003, 01:19 PM

December 2nd right right near 7:00 PM year 2001.. I know this because I became a Christian just when the mission meeting our pastor was having began.. And then i went to the meeting! It was nice. So I guess 1 and 1/2 years, eh?

Christianity is an interesting thing, just 1 and a half years and I have had some amazing experiences, both good and bad, I even nearly let myself lose Christ, but I held on and am strong with him again.

And speaking in tounges! Baptised in the Holy Spirit and sked for the gift of tounges.

It's an interesting thing, and so full of love!

(stops rambling)

kingzjewel

1st August 2003, 04:55 PM

2 years as of june 25th

kingzjewel

1st August 2003, 05:00 PM

a lot of ppl have probs with spkg in tongues. i am glad you have gotten to do it at an early age... how does it edify you in your spiritual life?

Globexgirl

1st August 2003, 10:27 PM

I haven't gotten it entirely, I went on a Mission trip and a lot of the Missionaries I went with could do it, and I was very curious so they told me all about Spiritual gifts and getting baptised in the Holy Spirit and stuff. And then sometime throughout the week I was baptised in the holy spirit, and I asked for the gift od speaking in tounges. I haven't gotten it fully, I still have only a few words and phrases that I've become used to and can recognize. my first word/syllable was ha....

Hmmmmm, how does it edify me in my spiritual life..? It's kind of hard to explain. Like, one doesn't just blurt out something in tounges, but when I am praying or I am feeling a deep emotion I will just be overcome to the point that I will say something in tounges. It just encourages me, I guess, reminds me that God is here in my life and is by my side through everything.

I don't like to pray in tounges around other people, because I know what it's like to not be able to. It's just, if I pray in a language they can't understand, how do they know what I am saying? They don't, I don't, and if you don't understand it or spiritual gifts at all, it could just come off as something really bad. I do, sometimes, but not all that often, around my friends because they know that I can. At first I talked about it a lot, but I don't as much anymore. I don't want to come off as bragging or something like that, because I'm not, I was just excited. I was very excited not only about that, btu about the whole mission trip and God and everything.

kingzjewel

2nd August 2003, 08:21 PM

thank God for you and your experiences. I pray that God continues to bless you and heighten your spiritual gifts. continue in Him. God bless you.

GodBoy809

2nd August 2003, 10:29 PM

ive been a christian for about a year an a half, almost 2.

dalfrath

3rd August 2003, 09:47 AM

I have been a Christian from the age of 9 years. [1944].

kiwichristian

3rd August 2003, 05:45 PM

I have been a christian for about 2 years.
And havent looked back! :)
I gave my life to Christ (recommitment) in 2001.
I dont want to backslide ever again.

BarbB

6th August 2003, 12:47 PM

Baptised as an infant into fashion and socially conscious, but not spiritual church, fell away but kept coming and feeling call and in summer of 2001 discovered the Joy of worship. Committed myself to Jesus, love my new life and anticipate my future!

grinding_willi

6th August 2003, 08:26 PM

i've been a christian for most of my life, growing up in a christian family and all. When some stuff went down and my mum turned from the christianity scene i was left with the decision, continue it or let it go. And for the start i did let it go until one night talking with my uncle (I think i was about 12 or summinat this stage) and i made a commitment to Christ, and it has been awesome ever since!

RaptureTicketHolder

6th August 2003, 11:20 PM

22 years and counting since my baptism/committment at age 11/12. Raised into it from birth, but totally committed that long.

:)

mesue

24th August 2003, 10:14 PM

I was baptized in a works based church in infancy. I came to know Christ as my personal Savior 6 years ago. I was baptized in service to Him 5 years ago.

prince didymus

24th August 2003, 10:34 PM

I've been a Christian for three years now. I became a Christian in the summer of 2000. I think....

ceres

4th September 2003, 01:48 AM

I've been a Christian since 1995. :)

Plan 9

4th September 2003, 01:17 PM

A little over thirty-two years. :)

klutzygirl

8th September 2003, 01:38 PM

I have been a christain for 9 years

Alessandro

9th September 2003, 01:41 PM

I was born a Christian in a Christian family, I made the decision for myself a couple of years ago, Praise God.

katylees

16th September 2003, 02:46 PM

erm 4 months on friday!!! yaaaaay!

Shannonkish

17th September 2003, 12:01 AM

I became a christian when I was a senior in high school... so about 4-5 yrs. ago.

HisJavajunkie

17th September 2003, 12:06 AM

I have been a Christian for 18 years; September of '85

WithHisBloodWentOurSin

19th September 2003, 04:37 PM

7 Months. First started going to church because my Girlfriend's dad was a pastor. Im ashamed to admit that i first publically accepted Jesus, to impress my Gf 9 months ago. I have done it since and now i declare Jesus everyday.

BEEJ

19th September 2003, 05:36 PM

I have been a Christian since I was 12 (I'm 45 now). While this was a life-changing experience and gave me peace and purpose, I got to know God a lot better about 6 yrs ago when my church went through the "Experiencing God" series. My relationship with God really improved and it seems that a lot of my prayers have been answered in ways that could not have been coincidence. I sometimes find myself in "David and Goliath" situations, and I just pray and go in with confidence, and God always takes care of it. You can plan and plan and you think you're ready to take on something, but if you don't turn it over to Him, you'll fall flat on your face.

RED that's ME

22nd September 2003, 11:02 AM

I was/am being raised in a Christian home. When I was 5 years old my mom shared with me the gospel and I became a Christian.
No Regrets!!
Know 100% for sure if I died right now I would go to Heaven. :-) P.T.L.

Jacob4Jesus

22nd September 2003, 12:29 PM

I have been a Christian for about 2 weeks. Jesus has showed me the way as I am struggling with issues. Even when I gave up on him many years ago, he never gave up on me. Anyone who denies his love should thank again. I am Jesus' forver!
Prayers and Love!
Jacob

Kathy

27th September 2003, 08:04 PM

My whole life I've been a christain.... :angel:

Job24

30th September 2003, 10:09 PM

since I was 7 years old... it has been 19 wonderful years as I walk with the Lord.

ametropia

1st October 2003, 03:32 PM

I have been Christian for only a matter of days :blush: But I'm looking forward to a lifetime, wait.. and eternity!... of love from our Lord, Jesus Christ!

It took me 21 long painful years to find You, but here I am ready and willing to give me life, my heart, to You! My love and trust is Yours forever.

better late than never :hug:

praise God!
peace

Durelen

1st October 2003, 05:45 PM

Congrats, ametropia! Welcome to the family :clap:

I was born again at the age of 12 against my parents wishes and it has been 22 years with billions... trillions... an eternity to go :D

Little Knight

1st October 2003, 05:47 PM

When I was a Christian, I have been one for 11 years. :)

Kibeth

1st October 2003, 06:54 PM

I've been a Christian for so long... I can't count the years.. wait, yeah I've been a Christian for 9 years. :cool:

WithHisBloodWentOurSin

1st October 2003, 07:48 PM

thats amazing, welcome sister. God Bless you, and may he work amazing things in your life

SpiritPsalmist

2nd October 2003, 01:22 PM

I was a young child when I accepted Jesus into my heart. . .I'd say around 4 or 5 years old. I'm 49 now and while I've made a few really bad choices, I've never backslid. Jesus is my best friend. He got me through an abusive childhood and healed all my pain and hurt. The longer I serve Him the more exciting He gets. . .actually. . .the better I see Him. He's wonderful.

LadyBird

4th October 2003, 02:19 AM

I was saved on April 13th, 2000....so like 3 1/2 years. These past 3 1/2 years have been the best of my entire life. God is SO wonderful and has blessed me in all areas of my life.

molly

5th October 2003, 06:20 PM

I was saved over 30 years ago, and although at times I felt terribly alone I knew Jesus was always with me, I've learned you can't count on your feelingsyou just have to keep on beliving, and never no matter what the circumstances may look like know Jesus will get you through it.

caffeinefree

5th October 2003, 11:23 PM

I became a christian August 19th, 2002. Its been a bit over a year now. And, I'm 100% a different person already, and I still have a long way to go. I've matured the most after the last four months though, since I started going hanging out and listening to other christians basically.

<><beckie><>

6th October 2003, 12:29 AM

i was saved on april 21 2002, about a year and a half ago now! what a wonderful day :clap:

A Taffer

6th October 2003, 12:34 AM

I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior on January.19,2003. :)

thef00thill

6th October 2003, 02:40 PM

I said the sinner prayer when I was ten that would make it twenty years.
but i don't believe I really understood the life changing effect it should have on me until much later so i put down six-ten 7 years.

SqueakyGerbil

10th October 2003, 07:35 PM

September 20th, 2003 was when I said the Sinners Prayer so not even a month yet :blush:

Crazy_nut_4_Jesus

10th October 2003, 11:11 PM

I excepted Christ on September 6th...this year!:holy:

lostangel

12th October 2003, 02:49 PM

i accepted Christ at a very young age so about 11 years now.

Henaynei

13th October 2003, 05:49 PM

Although I am not really a christian. I was a christian for about 10 years, and have been a member of Messianis Judaism for well over 15 years.

Jesus_Inside

13th October 2003, 10:54 PM

On Oct. 23 it will be 2 years! :D

lady in waiting

14th October 2003, 12:01 AM

Oh I am just so Thriled I have been loking for a christian form!:clap: :wave: I am so glad to be here I have been a christian for 12 yrs! Can any one here find me scintefic prof on people living 900 yrs like the bible states. I have non christian friends that have said they would read something that was from a scintefic point of view an I just want to try and help them!:pray: :kiss: :D

Kittie

14th October 2003, 12:14 AM

I was saved in 1994

Cosmic Charlie

14th October 2003, 04:58 PM

Since I was 10 days old, the date of my baptism.

Mitsuko

14th October 2003, 06:54 PM

October 19, 2002. Almost a year!

Paid in full

17th October 2003, 06:19 AM

Since Dec 10th 1994!

Deacon

17th October 2003, 04:22 PM

Been saved since 1998 but was baptized in 1994(does that make sense :scratch: )

loveHIM_liveHIM

19th October 2003, 03:23 AM

well i voted 11-20 years... because I was initially save at age 3, 15 years ago

but i could also have voted "one year", because I was a self-proclaimed atheist for two years (ages 15-17) and just re-dedicated my life a little over a year ago..

Sleepy Jean

26th October 2003, 10:57 PM

I was baptized as a baby, but I really just started accepting my faith the last year. :)

Rocki

26th October 2003, 11:17 PM

I accepted Christ when i was 5.. so 14yrs :)

I will never turn from Christ.. but one this that kinda bugs me.. is that i dont have a view of the world other then a christian view... Not saying that is a bad thing. but i've always wondered what its like not being a Christian.. how do/did you view life?? :confused:

loveHIM_liveHIM

27th October 2003, 04:38 AM

The world was a much more dismal place... no joy. I thought i had the perfect life, but never dreamed of all i was missing; couldn't even fathom it.

Also, the non-christian life is very satisfying for the flesh... when u want something, u get/take it now, no waiting for rewards in heaven... But looking back now, all those rewards were so pointless...

Also purposes (for life) are so superficial, but they seem so BIG, even knowing their shallowness. (Getting a good job, making money, etc) were so important, but they didn't really get u anywhere...you still go through life then die... like i said, very dismal view of life.

So glad I have a God-filter to look at everything through now! It removes distortion... :D

oldfashionmama

29th October 2003, 03:01 PM

i was saved at 11 -i'm 39 now- but came to really live for the Lord at the age of 29.

~Wisdom Seeker~

29th October 2003, 10:21 PM

I was saved in the Summer of 1976, the U.S. Bicentenial year.

Roxa

30th October 2003, 03:02 AM

I have been a christain for about 13 years.

Salsa_1960

30th October 2003, 01:34 PM

Well, that's a kind of tricky question since I grew up in a Christian family. Attended a Christian school. Attended Sunday School and Church as a child, etc.

I would say that I got serious about it around the age of 15 but the love for God was already there. The foundation had already been built by my parents. I'd have to say though that 15 is when I made the first steps on my own.

~Sandy

ItalianPride

30th October 2003, 09:59 PM

I'm 16 years old, and im still a Roman Catholic and will always be a Roman Catholic.

I Defend the cross.

Palatka44

30th October 2003, 11:18 PM

37 years at the age of 9 after a Wednesday night service in the back seat of a 1965 Ford Station Wagon. Was baptised about a month after on Mother's Day Sunday.

Kaylynn

4th November 2003, 10:55 PM

4 years on June 21

June 21, 2000 in a Baptist Boarding school in Florida.

Shekinahs

1st December 2003, 04:50 PM

Blessings,

Been a Christian all my life. I have grown and changed and matured in my walk over the years but the foundation of believing that Jesus is Divine, that I am a sinner, and Jesus died to cover my sins has never changed.

~ShekinahMoon~

JC_FREAK

8th December 2003, 10:42 AM

I was saved by grace on 28/02/02!!!
PRAISE THE LORD!!!!

"Thank-you for saving me, what can I say, you are my everything and I will sing your praise."
Father, thank-you so much that you reached down into the pit that I had dug myself into. Thank-you that you arm was not to short. Thank-you that you reached down and saved me Lord. Father I pray that you would help me to grow in a big way in my faith. Use me, bless me and encourage me. I pray that I would be a link in the chain to see many people to come to faith. I pray that many people would be built up, encouraged and blessed through me and that all the glory, honour and power would go to you. In your name, Amen

reigning_fire

24th December 2003, 07:04 PM

i have been a believer ever since the age of acountability, dont know when, but i am 16 now, so i am guessing sometime around 11 years

Bullheadangel811

2nd January 2004, 10:44 PM

I have been a Christian for a 1 1/2 years

kwimmer

9th January 2004, 12:41 AM

Since I was a child. So the 11-20 years range is my guess.

biblebeliever

9th January 2004, 02:14 AM

31 years ago but didn't actually get baptized until 4 years ago. I got to be baptized with my 2 sons.

Jesus-is-the-best

9th January 2004, 04:54 AM

6 years ago...almost...

GoD'z ChOzEn

16th January 2004, 08:30 PM

Well for me that's kinda hard to answer. You see I was brought up in a christian home. Dad associate Pastor and mom in women's ministry. I felt like I probably did when I was younger but never took my relationship with God serious. I guess just the last couple of yrs. of my life I have given it over to God. I know it's a daily thing. I just don't have a number figure. Oh God thank you for your GRaCe!!!

What is man that you are mindful of him?

faerieevaH

19th January 2004, 06:57 PM

I grew up in a christian home, and have been lucky enough to make every step and choice within my road as a Christian as a conscious decision. So I fall into the 21 to 35 year range.

shinpai_ga_nai

19th January 2004, 07:32 PM

Jeremy Camp made me believe in God on Nov. 21st of last year at one of his concerts. I have since professed my faith and joined a church on Jan. 11th of this year.

TedMorgan3

22nd January 2004, 03:32 AM

Forty-five years and counting. I feel sure of my salvation but open to change and growth. I find a daily need for humility.

What is that psalm--"What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits? I shall lift up the cup of salvation and call upon the name of the Lord."

We express gratitude by asking for more. That is from a sermon a mentor preached when I was a student at university. It still rings as true as when the Presbyterain chaplain preached the gospel.

Sweetbriar

24th January 2004, 10:35 AM

I was baptized at age 12 but had been a believer since about 8. There have been questioning times for sure especially in my twenties but that's a necessary part of the journey. I'm still learning and growing too.

Henaynei

24th January 2004, 11:03 AM

While definately falling way short of any really scientific standards, yet this poll, so far, shows some interesting things to ponder:

% of believers by decade (kinda):
0-10 44.34%
11-20 24.95%
21-35 18.76%
36-50 5.54%
over 50 1.28%
(this last might well be eliminated by reason of biological necessity, i.e. era of highest mortality)

Note that each division drops by nearly half each time.

IF we assume that approximately the same #s of people are saved in the early years of their life (which, in fact, statistics elsewhere do show - i.e. that the vast majority of salvations happen before one turns 30) what is happening that more and more people loose faith as they get older??

Or does this suggest something else??

What a graphic demonstration of the scripture that talks about running the race to the finish!!

Mrs K 2004

24th January 2004, 11:45 AM

I was born into a Christian Family and baptised as a baby; but in jr. high and high school I strayed due to some bad influences; but faithful and growing will be 6 years this June :)

Jenniflower

25th January 2004, 06:43 AM

about 3/4 months :help: im 16.

bigsierra

27th January 2004, 12:26 AM

God made me part of his family 18 years ago.

bigsierra

27th January 2004, 12:29 AM

Or does this suggest something else??

I'm thinking it shows that there are more young folks on the net ;)

GraceReborn

28th January 2004, 06:01 PM

Less than a month and hungry to get all that I can.

Glorianna

30th March 2004, 05:01 AM

I'm only 18, but I became a true Christian when I was five. Before that, I always just assumed that I was a Christian but had never asked Jesus into my heart.

barsical

30th March 2004, 05:53 AM

il be your Christian buddy

barsical

30th March 2004, 05:54 AM

i found God on an expedition in South Africa, he helped me cope with the hard times and i got thru it, praise be to the lord

caitlincares

15th May 2004, 01:03 AM

I have been a Christian for over 30 years.
I had the privilege of growing up in a Christian home.

Thank you Jesus :bow:

TravellingGrace

15th May 2004, 01:08 AM

I invited Christ into my heart when I was 8

schwarzes_schaf

15th May 2004, 01:19 PM

i have been a christian for 5 years.

Breanainn

15th May 2004, 01:57 PM

I've been a Christian since 09.03.2003, so less than a year.

guitargalmeg

15th May 2004, 02:16 PM

since 7/11/02..almost 2 years

TravellingGrace

15th May 2004, 02:49 PM

I wish I knew the exact date...

Mimi

17th May 2004, 07:07 AM

less then a year....I found God in November 2003.but I have been struggling with it for a long time. I was a real atheist before that! :)

lotta love and sunshine,
Mimi

Neenie

17th May 2004, 08:43 AM

About a year..

victoriamarie

18th May 2004, 08:58 AM

Marked 21 - 35.
Growing up in a strict home I always knew about God.
I accepted for myself as a youngster.

marlow

18th May 2004, 09:28 AM

I am interested to see that 11-20 years is the most populous group, but that there are also a large number of 'less than a year'.

I was baptised as a baby over 50 years ago and have always thoguht of myself as a Christian, though my faith has changed and evolved a lot over the years.

UberLutheran

18th May 2004, 09:35 AM

...because then that would mean I'm not going to turn 50 in two weeks (and I am NOT having an easy time dealing with the prospect of being 50!). :sick:

Unique

19th May 2004, 11:59 AM

6-27-99
This summer will be my 5th birthday.

tqpix

20th May 2004, 05:22 AM

I've been a Christian all my life. :)

livin'4Jesus

22nd May 2004, 01:58 AM

I've been a Christian since July 20th, 2001 and am looking forward to my third year :D

Breanainn

22nd May 2004, 03:49 AM

Less than a year. :sorry:

sarah_B

22nd May 2004, 03:01 PM

i got brought to church on the 23rd march 2001 and have been going for 3 yrs so i believe i have been a christian for just under 3 yrs

Victrixa

22nd May 2004, 08:17 PM

I decided to follow Jesus 19 years ago. Yes I have a date! On December 15, 1984 I made the decision to become a disciple of Jesus! :pink: (I was 17)

God bless all of you!

Caroline :)

The Julikenz

24th May 2004, 09:49 AM

i accepted Jesus and became His disciple in 2002. My born again birthday is the 30th December!!! Prasie the Lord i found the way Home!!!!!

rubberduckie

24th May 2004, 08:34 PM

Yes, :) that's cool Ju :) I'm in the biggest bulge, I became a Christian twelve years ago

violetstar

3rd June 2004, 08:18 PM

I love Christ since I was a little child, but I truly accepted him as my savior 5 years ago.

JW youth

4th June 2004, 12:17 AM

I'd like to comment here, I don't use the same terminology as christendom, but I can't imagine my life without Jehovah in it?
As soon as I wake I think about HIM, and am contantly aware all day of passages of The Bible..it is as much a part of me as my breath.
How do people wake and face a day without HIM?

James

Grace_of_God

12th June 2004, 01:26 AM

I was born and raised Catholic but REALLY just became Christian (ie. got saved) about a month and a half ago or something. I am now on the right path after such a LOOOOONG search am not looking back!

God bless,
~GoG~

rua2j33

12th June 2004, 10:14 AM

I have been praising God for 27 years.

Blazin4Christ

12th June 2004, 02:35 PM

ive been a Christian for 11 years

mnmcandiez

13th June 2004, 01:34 AM

2 years

TheMainException

13th June 2004, 04:25 PM

I've been a Christian for a long time, at least it feels that way...but only now, after two years at a new church have I found out what it means to be a REAL christian.

angelnstix

26th June 2004, 12:45 PM

I was raised in a family that did not talk much about God. I for some reason would talk/pray to Him all the time. Times were tough as a child and He was the one I would cry to or just release my thoughts to. I had no one else that I wanted to share my sad thoughts and hard times with. So I can honesty say I have been a Christian since I was a wee little girl. I was saved in 1994, but in my heart I was always Gods child and I knew that early on. I am really proud that I knew Him in my own way, He pulled me through a lot of hard times.
angelnstix

cat has felt the light!

26th June 2004, 12:53 PM

to be honest I don't remember the exact date, but about a year :doh: .
Its been a tough year, but a great one and I have no regerets.
C@ xx

Turkwoyz

26th June 2004, 03:02 PM

I became a christian at four, some time in the summer 1992

CZzyzx41

28th June 2004, 04:29 PM

Was baptized Baptist when I was 11 and have been Christian ever since. I will never deny Christ as my savior and I do all I can to follow His teachings

stillblessed

17th July 2004, 01:35 AM

since 1995,thought i was long before that,but once you get saved,you are a new person,and old things pass away,and the holy spirit gives you understanding of the word

Crystal_Dawn

17th July 2004, 11:22 PM

The Wed night before Thanksgiving 1999, I wound up at the alter in a little storefront church that I had visited once before and I gave my life to Christ. To this day, I don't even remember getting up from my pewing and walking to that alter. But my life has been incredibly and amazingly different ever since. What a journey!

Moros

17th July 2004, 11:36 PM

Still not an "official" Christian and I'm 19.

tyberium

18th July 2004, 07:29 PM

Born agian christian since I was 6 years old. 13 years

Jennifer615

18th July 2004, 07:36 PM

I gave my life to the lord in late 1983.

I must admit, I've backslidden a few times since then. However, God remains faithful, and has always carried me through.

SaintGeorge

18th July 2004, 10:31 PM

I'm sixteen, and have been a Christian for 8 years. During this time, God has truly blessed me.

Thankful75

19th July 2004, 11:01 AM

I was 7 when I was born again. So I guess that would be 22 years I have been a Christian. :clap:

Dark_Adonis

19th July 2004, 05:35 PM

Have you been a Christian for a long time, or are you just discovering your Christian walk? I've recently come back to the faith in part due to this site. < 1 year:clap:

TheDandyMan

20th July 2004, 10:08 PM

6-10. When I was a wee little tyke in kindergarten.

cindymc

20th July 2004, 11:40 PM

I accepted Christ and became born again on July 9, 2000.. and it's hard to put into words how happy I am that God and I found eachother... because for the first 30-ish years of my life I was a nonChristian, and on a very different path. God turned my life around, and I'm still changing and growing and learning (I just recently turned 4 years old!) I thank God everyday... and it has been amazing. :clap:

Jesus_freak1216

20th July 2004, 11:48 PM

I think it was when i was 5 or 6

Jesus_freak1216

20th July 2004, 11:50 PM

oops, mean't to add that, because of thing that have happened i realize now what it really means to be a christian, so i consider myself a new christian starting today!!! yay!!

Ashlynne

21st July 2004, 01:35 AM

I admit I'm not a Christian. I just like it here, and respect others.. every time

Ashlynne

PaladinGirl

22nd July 2004, 07:20 PM

About 10 or 11 years I think.

faith by day

15th August 2004, 10:36 PM

ONE YEARS AS OF TODAY!!!!!!!!! augest 15 2004, jessica has officially been a christian for a year!!!!! BOO-YAH

Touring3D

16th August 2004, 03:01 AM

I'm a toddler! Jesus has changed me so much in these two years. Even through the low spots. :)

~Mrs. A2J~

16th August 2004, 04:55 PM

I was raised in a Christian home but I would say that I didn't truly give my life to Christ until a couple of years ago after marrying my husband who is a Christian and he helped me in my walk.

Sarah

F-Ding

22nd August 2004, 03:46 PM

I was born into the Christian faith...but I don't feel as though I truly understood and accepted God's gift of salvation until I was 17. I am now 35, and continue to grow everday in my faith. :clap: Praise God! YSIC, Lisa Renee
I was also born it to christianity, but then my parents stopped attending church after they were told by the church that they wernt proper christians as they were from the salvation Army. after that i attended a young peoples fellowship on a friday at first just a something to do but now to here Gods word... i now attend another church seperate from my family and love hearing gods word i am now 16 and am trying to live a christian life in a not very christian family... i am afraid my parents may not respect my decisions and anyone who has any advice could you please talk to me either privately or on this message bored!!!!

F-Ding

JohnnyV

22nd August 2004, 03:55 PM

I too was born into a christian family, but I wanted my own way up until last year when I finally gave my whole life to Jesus.

PandaJunky

22nd August 2004, 04:02 PM

All my life, 15 years.

pastorm

22nd August 2004, 04:18 PM

I Was Born Into Christian Family In A Village Called Eleweran In Osun In Nigeria May 23 1954 And Saved 1974 August And Full Time Missionary Since 1977 Aug And Mariieried In Audg 16 1985 Bless With Eight Children

RyanLJohnson1

22nd August 2004, 04:18 PM

I was born into a Christian family and raised in the church (and saved)... but when I was about 13 I fell away from Christianity, but then came back to it and here I am!

I "proved" and "tested" the faith ;)

Test results: 100%

RyanLJohnson1

22nd August 2004, 04:29 PM

i am afraid my parents may not respect my decisions and anyone who has any advice could you please talk to me either privately or on this message bored!!!!

F-Ding
Don't worry, F-Ding! I believe that your parents will respect your decisions. If you feel that they do not respect the deicisions you have made, approach them in a graceful manner and remind them that you love them. Do not approach them in an "I'm right and you're wrong!" manner, but instead with love.

My parents have not always agreed with my decisions, but have respected them because of the manner which I have replied and approached them with :cool:

2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Love in Yeshua (Jesus),
Ryan

indeep

23rd August 2004, 07:01 AM

In some ways, all my life, but in other ways no more than a few months...

jewishprincess613

24th August 2004, 08:29 PM

I was raised a Christian but I am not one anymore.

HotRhymez

24th August 2004, 09:30 PM

Well..I have repeatedly fallen away from God and came back to Him about 5 or 6times in my life..I last came back to God about a year and a half ago but now I'm starting to fall away again.

hopper

31st August 2004, 01:13 PM

I assumed that the poll meant "how long" according to years of time of my personal experience here on Earth; and was not intended to convey God's eternal perspective of choosing me from before the foundation of the world.

The "J"

1st September 2004, 10:47 PM

*counts fingers* nearly 7 years

JessLovesPugs

26th September 2004, 06:11 PM

I'm thinkin some where between 7 or 8 years ago :)

amberlina906

26th September 2004, 07:32 PM

I became a Christian when I was in junior high. I grew up in church so Christ was very much a part of my life since before I was born. I went to a church camp one year, and we were asked the question... "When is your "rebirthday?" Well, I actually had to think about that... I really never had prayed the sinners prayer, although I believed everything there was in it. So I walked the aisle so that I too could have a "rebirthday".

However, on September 19, 2004... I rededicated my life... because this time, I wanted to follow Jesus, because I wanted to become a new creature IN HIM.

okiemommy26

26th September 2004, 10:09 PM

21 years

jenc81

26th September 2004, 10:16 PM

I had to think I about this one:scratch: :confused: , I accepted the lord about 10 years ago. I have had some fall outs thought. In fact for this past year, I have been trying to hid from god(stupid,right). Mostly because of guilt:sorry: for something I've done that can never be erased. I've been trying to except what I did, and am now heading back in the right direction.

Kristi1

26th September 2004, 10:20 PM

I voted ~> 21-35 years

night2day

26th September 2004, 10:22 PM

Was baptized into God's family at 3 days old. :amen:

gizmo03

26th September 2004, 10:26 PM

It will be 14 years on March 24th of next year.... was saved when I was 6 in Junior Church.

Richard

26th September 2004, 10:26 PM

November 15, 2003

Hisbygrace

26th September 2004, 10:32 PM

I believed I had been a Christian since the age of thirteen. Then almost eight years ago the Holy Spirit opened my eyes to see that I may have had Christ in my mind, but to truly be a follower I had to let Him have in my heart.

Neal

7th October 2004, 12:05 AM

Six years is when I decided to be serious, you could say.

Zoomer

14th October 2004, 02:08 PM

Twenty one years ago the Holy Spirit planted the seed of faith when I was baptized.

Bible Addict

14th October 2004, 02:11 PM

Just over a year :)

El_Ayin

14th October 2004, 02:12 PM

All my life. Loved every minute of it.:thumbsup:

crossrunner

14th October 2004, 02:13 PM

February 1, 1981. The best day of my life...my spiritual re-birthday.

FreeGrace

14th October 2004, 04:56 PM

I have been a christian for 25 years :clap:

minister_kcc

15th October 2004, 02:45 PM

How long is that, din? :p

When it's the end of this month, I know I'll be a Christian for my first year. Quite an amazing one, too! :) I never would've guessed that being a Christian would literally be so adventurous!

That made me smile.....I've been a Christian for 6 years, but I'm learning something new almost every day. He's wonderful....(puts hand on chin and sighs dreamily).