Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Faith That Saves / Born Again

Acts 16:29-32 The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. 30He then brought them out and asked, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?"
31They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved--you and your household." 32Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all the others in his house.

The Bible tells us that faith comes by hearing the word of God (Romans 10:17) The faith we have is anchored in our relationship with the true and living Lord. That's what it means to be saved. Paul said, "If you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved" (Romans 10:9-10). And by hearing the word of God and confessing with their mouth the jailer and his household was saved.
To be assured of salvation, simply take God at His Word:


For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 (KJV)


THE COMMITMENT

I accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior.

PRAYER OF COMMITMENT

Dear Lord Jesus,
I know I am a sinner and I need Your forgiveness. I believe that You died for my sins. I want to turn from my sins.
I now invite You to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as Lord and Savior.
In Jesus name. Amen.

COMING BACK TO CHRIST

If you have failed to follow Christ and you are sorry and you are ready to come back to Him, Here is what you must do.

1. Confess your sins.

The Bible says, If we confess our sins,he is faithful and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1John 1:9

2. Surrender your life to God's control.

The Bible says, Do not offer the parts of your body to sin... but rather offer yourselves to GOD. Romans 6:13

3. As for daily strength to stay on God's pathway.

The Bible says, I can do all things through Him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13

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