Anybody who knows me should know that I believe in God and that the Bible is absolute, 100% God’s Word.
I believe Jesus is the son of God who lived a perfect life. Jesus allowed Himself to be sacrificed on the cross as it was the only way you and I could be redeemed, forgiven of our sins, and become eligible for eternal life in heaven with our creator.
We cannot EARN forgiveness of our sins and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit to help us.
NO, we are told by scripture (Acts 2:38-42) that it’s through God’s Grace that salvation is offered, and with Great sacrifice.
Nonetheless, to ACCEPT God’s Grace, we must be obedient to God’s will, and the Bible tells us exactly how.
I did not come to these conclusions by osmosis, but rather through much study. I am a strong advocate of personal study of God’s Word and encourage all to set aside what others have told us and seek truth through self-study.
Scripture tells us we are to each work out our own salvation. (Philippians 2:12) Here is the Rub, we can’t do this without truthful knowledge. (2 Tim. 2:15)
This said, I love sharing God’s Word and the salvation God has extended to everyone through Jesus. Scripture instructs believers to share the love of Christ with the world, both boldly and lovingly, and to do so without adding to or taking away from God’s Holy Word.
GOD FORCES NO ONE TO LOVE HIM.
God has supplied us with thousands of years of history (reasons to believe) in 66 books of Scripture, that we may understand why we should want to believe in Him and follow Jesus.
Likewise, I do not verbally or in writing push my understanding on anyone, as all have the option to skip or ignore my post.
Still, instead of ignoring them, I hope you read and find yourself challenged enough to study God’s Word, as my intent is to share God’s Word according to His Word, not as mine, and why I typically include scripture for consideration.
- * 1 Peter 4:8
- * 1 Corinthians 16:14
- * 1 John 1:7
- * 1 John 3:1-24
- * Matt. 26:27-28
- * Romans 6:3-11
- * John 15:13
- God’s Grace: Ephesians 2:8, Romans 3:24, Titus 2:11, Acts 15:11
- Hearing the Gospel:- Romans 10:17, John 8:32
- Belief/Faith: – Hebrews 11:1, John 8:24, Romans 10:17, Acts 3:19
- Repentance of sin: – 2 Cor. 7:9-10, Luke 13:3-5, Acts 17:30
- Confess Christ: – Romans 10:9-10, Matthew 10:32-33, Luke 12:8-9
- Baptism by immersion for forgiveness of sin: – Matthew 16:15-16, 1 Peter 3:21, Acts 2:38, Mark 16:16, John 3:5, Matthew 28:18-20, Ephesians 4:5, Romans 6:3-4, Colossians 2:12, Acts 8:36-39, Mark 1:9-10, John 3:23
God First!
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