Read through the Link out on the Red Page where you came into the rooms: BECOME A BELIEVER
It answers many questions we have about what Receiving Jesus as Savior and Lord truly means.
Most of us had to give up some sinful lifestyles. The Holy Spirit helps us with that. Reading through the New Testament, first, will get us on our way to understanding what assurances we have in Jesus. Sins to refuse, and new ways to find power to live our lives in Christ.
We all had to learn the same way; there are no short cuts. We had to read the Bible to find the answers to our questions.
Jesus gave us the Holy Spirit when we asked to be Born Again ( John 3). If it is heartfelt, you will be baptized by the Holy Spirit right then. You can still be water baptized at your Church with family and friends in attendance. It's a very joyous occasion.
The Baptism of the Holy Spirit begins your journey to knowing who Jesus is, what it means to have Jesus's life on the inside of your heart. When you find out that He is on the inside of you, sitting on the Throne of your human heart, you will be wild with JOY.
Your soul and spirit will be united with pure love. There are no restrictions on how deeply you can love, like Jesus does. Well, in my case, you know by what you hear coming out of your mouth. Is it Faith, Fear or bad words?
Just ask for the Holy Spirit's help with that. One of His names is Helper. Read the New Testament first, to find out How the Holy Spirit helps you. He is the Spirit of Jesus. You are much beloved of both. GOD IS LOVE. And Jesus wants you to know that.
It's not about do's and don'ts. It's about you loving Him and Knowing He loves you. You can be as close as you want to be. "I chose full bore, head on, give me everything that is available." I've never regretted asking.
Confessing is good because we still make mistakes.
According to Christ; "His sheep hear His voice." ( John 10:27). 2 Tim. 2:24-26 indicate that repentance indeed is a gift from God.
The basic premise is that we are all "children of wrath" by nature under condemnation apart from Christ. ( Eph. 2:3). If we cannot understand that man's heart is estranged from God; and that at best we try to avoid the consequences of sin rather than have any true remorse for offending a Holy; righteous and just God then we simply are living out a works based theology. Titus 1:15 shows further how our best actions are contaminated and defiled.
Human love only shows true affection for those who love us ( Matthew 5:46-48). To love those who "despitefully use us" ( Matthew 5:44) takes a change of heart; a Divine intervention and infusion of the Holy Spirit again which is given by God ( Ezekiel 36:26).
From OUR perspective we see ourselves drawn to the one from all eternity who created all things. ( Ecclesiastes 3:11). This verse shows again how even THIS is instigated in man's conscience by God. We need to realize that there is a process involved; as the parable of the seed and the sowers indicates. The seed from God (again planted on His initiative) is introduced; and ultimately must progress until "fruit is produced" (see also Matthew 3:8). TRUE repentance will overcome temptations that the Lord uses to prune us; as He "chastises all those He loves" ( Heb. 12:6; etc). God therefore initiates salvation; and the whole sanctification process ultimately leading to glorification ( Romans 8:17).
When we are saved; we have new desires to serve God and rejoice in the thought of service to Him now and in eternity. We begin a process of mortification of the deeds of the flesh ( Romans 8:13). From our perspective; we need to accept the truth about ourselves and our utter hopelessness apart from Christ in our own strength. The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom ) Proverbs 9; Psalm 111; etc). Jeremiah 32:40 shows God gives that
i think its Gods choice to make.....a little humanity could go a long way if its only given selflessly and positively having no auterior motives.REMAIN BLESS
It answers many questions we have about what Receiving Jesus as Savior and Lord truly means.
Most of us had to give up some sinful lifestyles. The Holy Spirit helps us with that. Reading through the New Testament, first, will get us on our way to understanding what assurances we have in Jesus. Sins to refuse, and new ways to find power to live our lives in Christ.
We all had to learn the same way; there are no short cuts. We had to read the Bible to find the answers to our questions.
Jesus gave us the Holy Spirit when we asked to be Born Again ( John 3). If it is heartfelt, you will be baptized by the Holy Spirit right then. You can still be water baptized at your Church with family and friends in attendance. It's a very joyous occasion.
The Baptism of the Holy Spirit begins your journey to knowing who Jesus is, what it means to have Jesus's life on the inside of your heart. When you find out that He is on the inside of you, sitting on the Throne of your human heart, you will be wild with JOY.
Your soul and spirit will be united with pure love. There are no restrictions on how deeply you can love, like Jesus does. Well, in my case, you know by what you hear coming out of your mouth. Is it Faith, Fear or bad words?
Just ask for the Holy Spirit's help with that. One of His names is Helper. Read the New Testament first, to find out How the Holy Spirit helps you. He is the Spirit of Jesus. You are much beloved of both. GOD IS LOVE. And Jesus wants you to know that.
It's not about do's and don'ts. It's about you loving Him and Knowing He loves you. You can be as close as you want to be. "I chose full bore, head on, give me everything that is available." I've never regretted asking.
Confessing is good because we still make mistakes.
Streetpreacher
The basic premise is that we are all "children of wrath" by nature under condemnation apart from Christ. ( Eph. 2:3). If we cannot understand that man's heart is estranged from God; and that at best we try to avoid the consequences of sin rather than have any true remorse for offending a Holy; righteous and just God then we simply are living out a works based theology. Titus 1:15 shows further how our best actions are contaminated and defiled.
Human love only shows true affection for those who love us ( Matthew 5:46-48). To love those who "despitefully use us" ( Matthew 5:44) takes a change of heart; a Divine intervention and infusion of the Holy Spirit again which is given by God ( Ezekiel 36:26).
From OUR perspective we see ourselves drawn to the one from all eternity who created all things. ( Ecclesiastes 3:11). This verse shows again how even THIS is instigated in man's conscience by God. We need to realize that there is a process involved; as the parable of the seed and the sowers indicates. The seed from God (again planted on His initiative) is introduced; and ultimately must progress until "fruit is produced" (see also Matthew 3:8). TRUE repentance will overcome temptations that the Lord uses to prune us; as He "chastises all those He loves" ( Heb. 12:6; etc). God therefore initiates salvation; and the whole sanctification process ultimately leading to glorification ( Romans 8:17).
When we are saved; we have new desires to serve God and rejoice in the thought of service to Him now and in eternity. We begin a process of mortification of the deeds of the flesh ( Romans 8:13). From our perspective; we need to accept the truth about ourselves and our utter hopelessness apart from Christ in our own strength. The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom ) Proverbs 9; Psalm 111; etc). Jeremiah 32:40 shows God gives that
Brother Andrew!!!
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