What does "being saved" mean?
Being saved means that you
accept the Lord Jesus Christ as your own personal savior. You can't get into Heaven
any other way. If you want to read a little more about it then pick up a Bible -
King James Version - not the revised versions - and read the book of John. John is
the fourth book of the New Testament. While it is not a good idea to take verses out
of context, start reading with the third Chapter of John. It will explain what being
born again means.
If you want to speak to
someone in person, feel free to contact the Pastor.
Do you have to be in church
to get saved?
Nope. In fact, you can
get saved right now - as you're reading this. All you have to do is ask Jesus into
your heart. It's a sensation you just won't believe until you do. You'll feel
"brand new" - and that's because - you are. For the first time in your
whole life - for that very instant, you will be sinless.
You see, Jesus took your
place before God. Instead of you paying for your sins - Jesus did it. All you
have to do is to ask him into your heart and suddenly - every bad, wrong, evil thing
you've ever done is paid for. It's gone. You are as innocent as the day you
were born.
It's pretty easy and very
simple.
In fact, Jesus wanted it that
way.
Can't I just "be
good" and get into Heaven?
NO! Thank God.
"There is none
righteous. No, not one." That's from the Bible. Heaven would be a
HORRIBLE place if we actually "earned" our place in Heaven. Think about
it! There would be no end to the bragging. People walking around flaunting all
the good things THEY did to get into Heaven. In fact the Bible says, "By
grace are ye saved through faith, and not by works, lest any man should boast."
I'm not good enough.
Jesus wouldn't want ME!
Oh yes He does!
Remember when Jesus was
crucified, there were two other men crucified at the same time. These two guys WERE
bad. One of the men was saved right there, on the cross. Jesus said that this
man would be with him that day in Paradise. He didn't say the man had to quit
smoking or drinking first. He didn't say he had to stop gambling before he could get
saved, or had to "do" anything else.
Jesus knows us. He
knows all about us. He made us. All he wants is for you to accept him.
Isn't there anything I need
to do - like light candles, get baptized, do a special prayer, or something?
Nope. Just like
that criminal on the cross - all you have to do is ask Jesus to be your savior.
That's "it."
This is all so confusing.
How do I know this is the right thing?
Faith.
"By faith are ye saved
..." Pick up your Bible and starting reading. The Book of John is a great
place to start, and there are some other verses you can read as well. But, there is
something else too. You see, if you pray and sincerely ask Jesus to show you the way
- He will. Grab your Bible, ask Him for help and start reading.
Everyone keeps saying we're
in the "Last Days." What does that mean? Is the world going to end?
No it's not. In fact,
it will go on for another 1,000 years after Jesus comes to collect his believers in the
Rapture. As for Bible prophesy - it is coming true at this moment - prophesy that
seemed too unbelieveable 20-years ago, is now staring us in the face.
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