FIRST
Remember what we just covered
Salvation - definition - deliverance from sin, rescue
from hell and damnation, escape from the perils of
sin, recovery of a pure body, soul, mind and spirit
that is pleasing to and in line with what God desires
for us, empowerment from the Holy Spirit of God, wisdom,
knowledge and protection from God the Father, creative
forces and a new mind from Jesus.
Is
Satan already trying to steal your Salvation and your
joy by putting these old thoughts into your head?
Do
you have ANY uncertainty that you are going to heaven?
Do you constantly feel you are alone?
Do you feel like your mind is focused on evil or damaging
thoughts?
Have
you prayed the prayer of salvation and did not take
it seriously when you asked God for salvation and
for Jesus to enter your heart and cleanse you from
sin?
Are
you not sure that you did any of this or if you did
it right?
You
prayed the prayer of Salvation - you still believe that
Jesus is the Son of God - you believe that he was born
of a virgin - that Jesus is the Messiah and he was born
as a sacrificial offering for the sin of all people
who inhabit this earth - you understand that without
salvation you will not go to Heaven because there is
no one who is sin free without the salvation of Jesus...
You have done what God requires therefore you have no
reason to worry.
This
is your first test of faith and it is almost a guarantee
if you are not questioning now that one day the devil
will attack your mind in this way or another. If you
are questioning what you have just done, here is another
prayer.
Dear
God, I ask in the name of Jesus that you rebuke the
thoughts that are not of your will that are in my mind
right now and to remind me to pray this prayer to you
each time I am challenged in my thought life in any
way. I thank you for your protection and presence in
my life. In Jesus name I pray. AMEN
Choosing
The Church That Is Right For You
The
proper church for any person is one that God calls you
to.
The first step is prayer for guidance.
The second step is to try some churches in your area.
The third step is to evaluate these churches in relation
to the Bible scriptures.
The third step is to pray again.
Remember
these additional guidelines
There
is not one perfect church on this earth.
Every
church is a hospital for souls and there are going to
be people who are in various stages of healing, various
stages of commitment to God, and various levels of stewardship
of those who are needing help. There are going to be
those who have fallen in your community seeking help
to rise up and regain their dignity, there will be hypocrites,
there will be those who are financially desititute,
there will be society elite, and there will be regular
every day people. Do not judge a church by the patient
inventory in the congregation. God has them there for
a reason.
Not
all churches are honoring God. There are even Christian
Cults in this fallen world that claim they honor the
scriptures, but twist them to suit their own purposes.
By researching the word "cult" on www.google.com
you will receive a tremendous number of results concerning
cults that exist in this fallen world. Check to make
sure the denomination that you have chosen does not
reflect this list. You should also research the the
word "denomination" on this site to determine
if a particular denomination may fit your personality
more than another. In Heaven there are no denominations
therefore if you are a member of the family of God and
Christ is your salvation, you are a Christian.
You
should begin reading from the online bibles if you do
not have a bible. Some of the newer versions of the
Scriptures are easier to understand for a new Christian.
The
Living Bible
The New King James Version
The Amplified Bible
Above there are several bible versions listed that will
help a new Christian comprehend the love that is expressed
in the scriptures. Do not limit yourself to these versions.
Any valid version of the bible that is reaching you
at a point of understanding is suitable for study purposes.
Most Christians use many versions depending on whether
they are needing to be uplifted or need exact study
facts. When you prepare to purchase a Bible it is best
to go to a Christian book store and look at what is
on their shelves. The section on Study Bibles is a good
place to start. Find one that seems to move you by its
study aides, even if it is not in the version that is
used by your church. This bible is the one that is going
to be used by you in your private time with God and
you can always use the pew bible in church when you
need to quote scripture in church.
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