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The BibleI believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God, and as such, I recognize the original Biblical writings (many of which, no longer exist) to be free from man-induced errors. I believe that with the help of a few modern (English) translations, the integrity of the original texts can be accurately reproduced and understood. I do not subscribe to the gross error of "one version only" theology.
On CreationI'm sorry, but that story about the big explosion... how 'order' came out of that - and the whole universe as we know it - is just too 'far-fetched' for me to believe. In fact, try it sometime. Put a bomb in your sock drawer, and see if the explosion neatens things up. If you ask me, it requires more faith to believe that explosions create order, than to simply believe God created everything. But, don't take my word for it, my views are supported in God's 'Best-Seller' - the Bible!
Want to know more? See the book of Genesis for the *Real* creation account!
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GodI believe that there is only one true God, who exists eternally in three distinct persons, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
On JesusI believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is God. I believe that Jesus came to earth as a man, died on the cross, and conquered death by rising from the dead, and ascending back into heaven. I believe that through His atoning death on the cross, and His shed blood, I can be made righteous before God.
Want to know more? See Romans 5:8-9
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SinI believe that man is lost and sinful by nature, and must therefore be saved, and that man's only hope of redemption is through placing his faith in Jesus Christ.
Want to know more? See Romans 3:23, and Romans 5:12
On Eternal LifeI believe than man's spirit lives eternally. To clarify, I believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the unsaved; they that are saved are resurrected to eternal life with God, and those that are unsaved are resurrected to eternal damnation. Either way, you live forever. Want to know more? See John 3:1-12.
On SalvationI believe there is only one way to heaven (John 14:6), and that way is through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Knowing *of* Him is very different than knowing Him!
How Can You be Saved?Jesus died for you. You can be saved by asking Him for forgiveness from your sins. If you are willing to repent of your sin, He is waiting to forgive you. It doesn't matter what you have done in the past, if you cry out to Jesus for forgiveness, He will not reject you. The word "repent" literally means "to turn away from." You need to look at your life, admit that you are a sinner, genuinely desire to turn your back on that sin, and ask Him to forgive you. If you do this, He promises to forgive you.
True Christianity is not about attending a particular church, or how your parents raised you, or what country you were born in. Being a Christian means that you have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, that He is your Savior. It's not good enough that your priest, pastor, mother, or aunt knows Jesus, you must know Him for yourself. They cannot believe in Him for you, you must believe for yourself. They cannot repent for you, you must repent for yourself.
Jesus is everywhere all the time. He can hear you now if you ask Him for forgiveness. Please turn your life over to Him NOW. Time slips by so quickly, don't miss this opportunity. If you want to pray and ask Jesus to be your Savior, you can say a prayer something like this:
"Jesus, I know that I have sinned against you. I know the truth is that I have sinned by my own choice, and I am the one responsible for it. I know that I have earned punishment from You, and that the fair punishment would be death. Jesus, I believe that You died in my place. Forgive me for my sin. I cannot cover or take my sin away, I am relying totally and only on You. You are the only one who can save me. I reject my sin, I turn away from it, I repent. Come into my life, forgive me and take away my sin, and show me how to live my life in a way that is right and pleasing to You."
If you have prayed this, YOU ARE SAVED! You are now completely forgiven, a new creation, innocent in the eyes of God. Welcome to the family of God!
What's Next?
It is important for you to start to grow in your relationship with Jesus. Just like any relationship, you need to spend time with someone if you want to know them well. The way to know God is through the Bible.
It's also important to find a church you can attend where they teach the Bible. This will allow you to talk with a pastor who will help explain questions you might have, and it will give you a chance to spend time with other Christians who can encourage you.