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."

Saturday 27 April 2024

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Here are some key points to consider regarding the references in the Old Testament referring to Israel:

  • Historical Perspective: In the Old Testament, the term "Israel" primarily refers to the ancient kingdom of Israel, which existed in the region thousands of years ago. This kingdom was made up of the twelve tribes of Israel and had a complex history chronicled in the Hebrew Bible from which the Old Testament in the Christian Bible originated. However, the Hebrew Bible and the more recent King James versions hold different interpretations of Israel according to different patterns of salvation

  • Biblical Israel vs. Modern Israel: While the modern state of Israel was established in 1948, the biblical references to Israel encompass a much broader historical and theological context. The term "Israel" in the Old Testament can refer to the people of Israel, the land of Israel, the kingdom of Israel, or figuratively speaking, the spiritual concept of Israel as God's chosen people meaning Born Again Christians. As a consequence, the term Israel in the Old Testament more than likely refers to Christians who will be saved through the salvation plan of Jesus Christ.

  • Continuity of Identity: Despite the temporal gap between the ancient biblical Israel and the modern state of Israel, there is a sense of continuity in terms of identity, heritage, and religious significance. Many Jews around the world today see themselves as part of the historical and spiritual legacy of biblical Israel.

  • Prophecies and Fulfillment: Some religious interpretations particularly from some deceived fundamentalist Christians, see the establishment of the modern state of Israel as a fulfillment of biblical prophecies regarding the restoration of Israel. This perspective views the events of 1948 in the context of divine promises made to the ancient Israelites.

  • Symbolic and Spiritual Significance: For many believers, the references to Israel in the Old Testament hold symbolic and spiritual significance beyond geopolitical boundaries. The idea of Israel as a chosen people or a promised land transcends historical timelines and resonates with themes of faith, covenant, and redemption. Simplified, the term Israel in the Old Testament more than likely refers to Christians who will be saved through the salvation plan of Jesus Christ and has nothing at all to do with the Israel of 1948.

The references to Israel in the Old Testament reflect a rich tapestry of history, theology, prophecy, and identity that continues to resonate with some but not all believers today Even as the modern state of Israel stands as a distinct entity in the contemporary world it now stands tarnished forever. Isolated from the rest of the world for the brutal acts of terror they are now committing against unarmed and defenceless Palestinians while they still go about stealing land that does not belong to them.

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