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Knowing a lot about
a sport and "talking the game" doesn't make
you a member of a team. The same is true in becoming
a Christian. It takes more than just knowing about Jesus
Christ; it requires a total commitment by faith in Him.
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Just knowing
the facts. |
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"You believe
that God is one; you do well. The demons also believe-and
they shutter."
James 2:19
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Just an
emotional experience. Raising your hand or repeating
a prayer is not enough. |
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Repenting. Turning
to God from sin. |
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"godly
grief produces a repentance not to be regretted
and leading to salvation..."
2 Corinthians 7:10
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Receiving Jesus
Christ. Trusting in Christ alone for salvation. |
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"But to all who did receive
Him, He gave them the right to be children of God,
to those who believe in His name..."
John 1:12,13 |
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On which side
do you see yourself? Where would you like to be? |
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Jesus said, "I
assure you: Anyone who hears My word and believes
Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come
under judgment but has passed from death to life."
John 5:24 |
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REalize
God is holy and perfect; we are sinners and cannot
save ourselves.
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REcognize
who Jesus is and what He's done as our substitute.
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REceive
Jesus Christ by faith as Savior and Lord. |
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"But
to all who did receive Him, He gave them
the right to become children of God,
to those who believe in His name..."
John 1:12,13
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REspond
to Jesus Christ in a life of obedience. |
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"If anyone wants
to come with me, he must deny himself, take up
his cross daily, and follow Me."
Jesus, Luke 9:23 |
Does God's plan make sense to
you? Are you willing to repent and receive Jesus Christ?
If so, express to God your need
for him. Consider the "Suggested Prayer of Commitment" below. Remember that God is more concerned with
your attitude than with the words you say.
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"Lord Jesus,
I need you. I realize I'm a sinner and I can't save
myself. I need your forgiveness. I believe that you
loved me so much that you died on the cross for my
sins and rose from the dead. I repent of my sins
and put my faith in you as Savior and Lord. Take
control of my life and help me to follow you in obedience.
I love you Jesus. In Jesus' name, Amen."
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"...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 'Everyone who
calls on the name of the Lord will be saved'"
Romans 10:9,10,13 |
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here if you've commited to follow Christ
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