How To Be Saved

How To Be Saved Many people wonder how they can be saved from the consequences of their sins and have eternal life. The Bible teaches that salvation is a gift from God that cannot be earned by human efforts or merits. Salvation is based on God's grace and mercy, which He offers to anyone who believes in His Son, Jesus Christ, as their Lord and Savior. Jesus Christ died on the cross for the sins of the world and rose again from the dead, proving His power over sin and death. Anyone who confesses their sins, repents of their wrongdoings, and trusts in Jesus Christ as their only way to God will be saved. Salvation is not a one-time event, but a lifelong relationship with God that involves obedience, growth, and service. To be saved, one must follow the steps below: 1. Recognize that you are a sinner and that you need God's forgiveness. Romans 3:23 says, "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." 2. Acknowledge that Jesus Christ is the Son of God who died for your sins and rose again from the dead. John 3:16 says, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." 3. Repent of your sins and turn away from your old way of living. Acts 3:19 says, "Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord." 4. Receive Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior by faith. Romans 10:9 says, "If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." 5. Confess your faith in Jesus Christ publicly and join a local church where you can grow in your knowledge and love of God. Matthew 10:32 says, "Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven."

Wednesday, 13 December 2023

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I'm not sure where you got the idea that Christians will be immune to the worldly system and will not have to take the Mark of the Beast. That is what you appear to be suggesting. That is not what I believe. The Bible clearly warns us that ANYONE who takes the mark will face God's wrath and eternal punishment (Revelation 14:9-11). The Bible also tells us that Christians will face persecution and tribulation in the end times (John 16:33; 2 Timothy 3:12). We are not promised immunity or escape from the world, but we are promised God's presence and protection (Psalm 91; Isaiah 41:10). We are called to be faithful and obedient to God, even if it means suffering or death (Revelation 2:10; 12:11).

The Bible is a rich source of wisdom and guidance for those who seek to live according to God's will. One of the virtues that the Bible often mentions is patience, which is closely related to endurance. Patience is the ability to bear with difficulties and delays without losing hope or faith. Endurance is the ability to persevere and remain faithful in the face of trials and temptations. According to some biblical researchers, patience has been mentioned nearly **70 times** in the Bible, either directly or indirectly through stories of people like Joseph, Abraham and Sarah, Job, and many others .

Endurance, on the other hand, has been mentioned **seven times** in the book of Revelation alone, which is a book that deals with the end times and the challenges that God's people will face . Both patience and endurance are essential for Christians who want to do God's will and receive His promises. As James 5:10-11 says, "As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful."

Revelation Chapter 14 verse 12 is a verse that describes the endurance and faithfulness of the saints who follow God's commandments and Jesus Christ in the face of persecution and deception by the beast and its followers. The verse is part of a larger vision that John, the author of Revelation, received from God about the end times and the final judgement. The verse emphasises the need for patience and obedience among God's people, as they await the return of Christ and the reward of eternal life and warns about taking the Mark of the Beast.

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