Got Jesus?
If you have never come to know who Jesus is to you, then you are in the right place. Our prayers are with you while you are taking the time to experience Him in a deeper way.
A decision to make
Jesus is the only One who can bring us back to God. The Bible 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."
How to receive Jesus Christ into your life?
1. Admit you are a sinner and need forgiveness.
When Adam sinned in the Garden of Eden, his sin separated him from God. Now all of his descendants inherited the curse of sin and death (Romans 5:12-14; Psalm 51:5). As a result every human being is born a sinner. It is therefore necessary to become saved.
2. Repent of your sins.
To repent simply means to "change one's mind or direction; to have a change of heart." Repentance does not mean "I'm sorry." It is a decision to ask for forgiveness of your sins and to be cleansed from unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).
3. Confess Jesus as your Lord and Savior.
Confession is asking forgiveness. And to believe that Jesus is the Son of the living God, and He is your Lord and Savior and He lived, died and was raised from the dead for the forgiveness of your sins.
If you are ready to receive Jesus Christ, and the assurance of eternal life-here is a suggested prayer.....
Father, I come to you, confessing my sin and asking for your forgiveness. I thank you, Lord, for You have promised that if I will confess my sins, You will be faithful to forgive me and cleanse me from all unrighteousness. I want to turn from my sins, and live in a way that will please You. And so I ask for your help, Lord. I ask that you give me the power through your Holy Spirit to live the right way.
I believe Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God, died on the cross, paid the price for my sins, and then rose from the dead. I accept Him now into my heart as my Lord and my Savior. I also thank You, because You've said that whoever comes to You, You will in no way cast out. Thank you for giving me a new life in Christ. Amen.
What Next?
If you have decided to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you are now born again and your name is in the book of life. Here are a few things that will help you to grow as a Christian.
PRAY—prayer is talking to God. It's important to spend time talking to Him every day, the more the better (Philippians 4:6).
READ THE BIBLE--the Bible is God's Word to man. The more you read it and apply to your life, the more you'll fall in love with Him (1 Peter 2:2).
FELLOWSHIP--you need to have friends who share your beliefs and who can encourage you. This is why it's so important to find a Bible-believing, Bible teaching church where you can meet other Christians (Hebrews 10:24-25).
BE BAPTIZED.
Water baptism is a symbolic representation of Jesus' death, burial and resurrection. Just as He was baptized, you must be baptized (Matthew 3:13). Your entrance into the water represents the death of your former lifestyle (Romans 6:3-11) and your emergence from the water represents your new life in Christ.
WITNESSING--share your faith in Jesus Christ with others (Matthew 28:18-20).
God bless you, and we pray that you continue to grow closer to the Lord every day!
(Do not copy or publish this without our permission)
Contact us
Pastorbenthomas@yahoo.com
www.qcog.org
Water Baptism
Baptism is the outward testimony of the believer's inward faith. A sinner is saved the moment he places his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Baptism is a visible testimony to that faith. Water baptism is the ordinance representing the identification of the Christian with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. You are "crucified" (standing in water), you are "buried" (immersed into the water), and you are "resurrected into life" (raised out of the water) Rom. 6:3-5. We are not saved by baptism, but by faith in Jesus Christ (1 John 1:7) (Col 1:14). Jesus did not die for his own sins; he had none. Instead, by a transaction that we may never fully understand, he died for the sins of the world. When we commit our lives to Christ and thus identify ourselves with him, his death becomes ours. He has paid the penalty for our sins, and his blood has purified us.
1. Baptism is established by God (John 1:33).
2. It is an example shown by our Lord (Mathew 3:16).
3. It is the last commandment (Mathew 28:18-20).
4. It is the decision by God (Luke 7:30).
5. It is a doctrine (Acts 2:38).
6. It is good conscious to the Lord (1Pet 3:21).
7. It is the righteousness of God (Mathew 3:15)
Christian water baptism pictures at least four important things:
1. Baptism pictures and declares the believer's death, burial, and resurrection with Christ. "Buried with Him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with Him, through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised Him from the dead." Colossians 2:12
2. Baptism pictures and declares the death of our old life to sin, and our resurrection to walk in newness of life. "As Christ was raised up from the dead, by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life." Romans 6:4
3. Baptism pictures and declares our faith in the Trinity of the Godhead. "Baptizing them in the NAME of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost." Matthew 28:19
4. Baptism pictures and declares our "putting on" of Christ. "For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. Galatians 3:26,27
So then, water baptism is a picture of what transpired when you placed your faith and trust in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ to save you from your sins (Romans 6:3-5). Baptism is not for born again, but for those who born again.
Who should be baptized?
1. Those who repented their sins (Acts 2:38).
2. Those who received the word (Acts 2:41).
3. Those who believed (Acts 8:12, 36-37).
When the Philippian jailer asked, "What must I do to be saved?" they said, "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved...." (Acts 16:30-34). His baptism came after his believing. Who then should be baptized? Only those who have trusted the Lord Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. In other words Baptism is not for born again, but for those who born again.
When should we be baptized?
The Bible teaches that water baptism follows after the new birth. Read the example of Paul (Acts 9:18), Cornelius (Acts 10:43-48), the Philippian Jailer (Acts 16:33) and a man of Ethiopia Acts 8:35-37).
How should we be baptized?
The word baptizes means to immerse, to engulf or to dip. How is a believer to be baptized? by Immersion in water, in Matthew 3:16 and in Mark 1:9-10, John 3:23 we find that John the Baptist needed "much water" for baptism. In Acts 8:38-39 we are taught baptism by immersion. In Romans 6:3-6 we see that baptism must fulfill three types: death, burial and resurrection. It is not difficult to see that the only mode of baptism which fulfills all these pictures is the immersion of the believer in water. Furthermore, scriptural expressions such as "much water" (John 3:23), and "down both into the water" (Acts 8:38) are very conclusive evidence that water baptism is by immersion. Baptism was a sign of identification with Christ and with the Christian community. Although there were no witnesses besides Philip, it was still important for the eunuch to take this step. Jesus commanded us to baptize (Mathew 28:18-19) in the the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (i.e. the authority of). The word Trinity does not occur in Scripture, but it well describes the three-in-one nature of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The disciples were to baptize people because baptism unites a believer with Jesus Christ in his or her death to sin and resurrection to new life. Baptism symbolizes submission to Christ, a willingness to live God's way, and identification with God's covenant people.
Why should we be baptized?
Water baptism is the Christian's identification with Christ (Colossians 2:12). When Jesus was baptized, God the Father said, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased" (Matthew 3:17). When we follow the example of the Lord Jesus Christ we certainly please the Father. Baptism parallels the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ, and it also portrays the death and burial of our sinful old way of life followed by resurrection to new life in Christ. Remembering that our old sinful life is dead and buried with Christ gives us a powerful motive to resist sin.
(Do not copy or publish this without our permission)
Contact us
Pastorbenthomas@gmail.com
www.qcog.org
Jesus is the only One who can bring us back to God. The Bible 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."
How to receive Jesus Christ into your life?
1. Admit you are a sinner and need forgiveness.
When Adam sinned in the Garden of Eden, his sin separated him from God. Now all of his descendants inherited the curse of sin and death (Romans 5:12-14; Psalm 51:5). As a result every human being is born a sinner. It is therefore necessary to become saved.
2. Repent of your sins.
To repent simply means to "change one's mind or direction; to have a change of heart." Repentance does not mean "I'm sorry." It is a decision to ask for forgiveness of your sins and to be cleansed from unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).
3. Confess Jesus as your Lord and Savior.
Confession is asking forgiveness. And to believe that Jesus is the Son of the living God, and He is your Lord and Savior and He lived, died and was raised from the dead for the forgiveness of your sins.
If you are ready to receive Jesus Christ, and the assurance of eternal life-here is a suggested prayer.....
Father, I come to you, confessing my sin and asking for your forgiveness. I thank you, Lord, for You have promised that if I will confess my sins, You will be faithful to forgive me and cleanse me from all unrighteousness. I want to turn from my sins, and live in a way that will please You. And so I ask for your help, Lord. I ask that you give me the power through your Holy Spirit to live the right way.
I believe Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God, died on the cross, paid the price for my sins, and then rose from the dead. I accept Him now into my heart as my Lord and my Savior. I also thank You, because You've said that whoever comes to You, You will in no way cast out. Thank you for giving me a new life in Christ. Amen.
What Next?
If you have decided to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you are now born again and your name is in the book of life. Here are a few things that will help you to grow as a Christian.
PRAY—prayer is talking to God. It's important to spend time talking to Him every day, the more the better (Philippians 4:6).
READ THE BIBLE--the Bible is God's Word to man. The more you read it and apply to your life, the more you'll fall in love with Him (1 Peter 2:2).
FELLOWSHIP--you need to have friends who share your beliefs and who can encourage you. This is why it's so important to find a Bible-believing, Bible teaching church where you can meet other Christians (Hebrews 10:24-25).
BE BAPTIZED.
Water baptism is a symbolic representation of Jesus' death, burial and resurrection. Just as He was baptized, you must be baptized (Matthew 3:13). Your entrance into the water represents the death of your former lifestyle (Romans 6:3-11) and your emergence from the water represents your new life in Christ.
WITNESSING--share your faith in Jesus Christ with others (Matthew 28:18-20).
God bless you, and we pray that you continue to grow closer to the Lord every day!
(Do not copy or publish this without our permission)
Contact us
Pastorbenthomas@yahoo.com
www.qcog.org
Water Baptism
Baptism is the outward testimony of the believer's inward faith. A sinner is saved the moment he places his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Baptism is a visible testimony to that faith. Water baptism is the ordinance representing the identification of the Christian with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. You are "crucified" (standing in water), you are "buried" (immersed into the water), and you are "resurrected into life" (raised out of the water) Rom. 6:3-5. We are not saved by baptism, but by faith in Jesus Christ (1 John 1:7) (Col 1:14). Jesus did not die for his own sins; he had none. Instead, by a transaction that we may never fully understand, he died for the sins of the world. When we commit our lives to Christ and thus identify ourselves with him, his death becomes ours. He has paid the penalty for our sins, and his blood has purified us.
1. Baptism is established by God (John 1:33).
2. It is an example shown by our Lord (Mathew 3:16).
3. It is the last commandment (Mathew 28:18-20).
4. It is the decision by God (Luke 7:30).
5. It is a doctrine (Acts 2:38).
6. It is good conscious to the Lord (1Pet 3:21).
7. It is the righteousness of God (Mathew 3:15)
Christian water baptism pictures at least four important things:
1. Baptism pictures and declares the believer's death, burial, and resurrection with Christ. "Buried with Him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with Him, through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised Him from the dead." Colossians 2:12
2. Baptism pictures and declares the death of our old life to sin, and our resurrection to walk in newness of life. "As Christ was raised up from the dead, by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life." Romans 6:4
3. Baptism pictures and declares our faith in the Trinity of the Godhead. "Baptizing them in the NAME of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost." Matthew 28:19
4. Baptism pictures and declares our "putting on" of Christ. "For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. Galatians 3:26,27
So then, water baptism is a picture of what transpired when you placed your faith and trust in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ to save you from your sins (Romans 6:3-5). Baptism is not for born again, but for those who born again.
Who should be baptized?
1. Those who repented their sins (Acts 2:38).
2. Those who received the word (Acts 2:41).
3. Those who believed (Acts 8:12, 36-37).
When the Philippian jailer asked, "What must I do to be saved?" they said, "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved...." (Acts 16:30-34). His baptism came after his believing. Who then should be baptized? Only those who have trusted the Lord Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. In other words Baptism is not for born again, but for those who born again.
When should we be baptized?
The Bible teaches that water baptism follows after the new birth. Read the example of Paul (Acts 9:18), Cornelius (Acts 10:43-48), the Philippian Jailer (Acts 16:33) and a man of Ethiopia Acts 8:35-37).
How should we be baptized?
The word baptizes means to immerse, to engulf or to dip. How is a believer to be baptized? by Immersion in water, in Matthew 3:16 and in Mark 1:9-10, John 3:23 we find that John the Baptist needed "much water" for baptism. In Acts 8:38-39 we are taught baptism by immersion. In Romans 6:3-6 we see that baptism must fulfill three types: death, burial and resurrection. It is not difficult to see that the only mode of baptism which fulfills all these pictures is the immersion of the believer in water. Furthermore, scriptural expressions such as "much water" (John 3:23), and "down both into the water" (Acts 8:38) are very conclusive evidence that water baptism is by immersion. Baptism was a sign of identification with Christ and with the Christian community. Although there were no witnesses besides Philip, it was still important for the eunuch to take this step. Jesus commanded us to baptize (Mathew 28:18-19) in the the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (i.e. the authority of). The word Trinity does not occur in Scripture, but it well describes the three-in-one nature of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The disciples were to baptize people because baptism unites a believer with Jesus Christ in his or her death to sin and resurrection to new life. Baptism symbolizes submission to Christ, a willingness to live God's way, and identification with God's covenant people.
Why should we be baptized?
Water baptism is the Christian's identification with Christ (Colossians 2:12). When Jesus was baptized, God the Father said, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased" (Matthew 3:17). When we follow the example of the Lord Jesus Christ we certainly please the Father. Baptism parallels the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ, and it also portrays the death and burial of our sinful old way of life followed by resurrection to new life in Christ. Remembering that our old sinful life is dead and buried with Christ gives us a powerful motive to resist sin.
(Do not copy or publish this without our permission)
Contact us
Pastorbenthomas@gmail.com
www.qcog.org