Baptism Testimony — Daniel Unruh — April 19, 2026
http://rlcf.church River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker recounts his journey of spiritual struggle, detailing how his initial religious practices were insufficient for true change. After periods of doubt and fear, he found hope through persistent prayer and eventually confessed a hidden sin, leading him to seek deeper truth in Bible studies. He concludes by committing to the believer's understanding of baptism—immersion—despite facing potential condemnation from his family.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
An introduction to Daniel's storyDaniel introduces himself and expresses his personal difficulty with public speaking.
An initial encounter with Jesus and the struggle with traditionAfter calling Jesus into his heart in 2014, Daniel experienced a change in nature but struggled because he was not grounded in Scripture and was raised in a tradition focused on religious works.
A period of backsliding and the fear of having blasphemed the Holy SpiritFollowing a period of spiritual decline, Daniel lived in intense fear for four years, believing he might have committed the unforgivable sin.
Receiving signs of God's patience and hopeAfter praying for a sign that there was still hope for him, God provided answers that demonstrated His patience with Daniel's search for truth.
Counting the cost of following Jesus through baptismAfter finding truth in a new church, Daniel explains his decision to be immersed in baptism despite the potential for family condemnation, citing the need to prioritize Christ above all else.Luke 14:26
