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BrassMonkey wrote:To document this day and close out this thread, today is the day of my Baptism. Thanks to everyone...

Congratulations BrassMonkey!

Proud of ya!

There is still a lot of learning/growing ahead of you, but you have made the right choice and a good start.

Another reason:

(Exodus 34:6-7) - "Then the Lord passed by in front of him and proclaimed, "The Lord, the Lord God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth; 7who keeps lovingkindness for thousands, who forgives iniquity, transgression and sin; yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished, visiting the iniquity of fathers on the children and on the grandchildren to the third and fourth generations."

llwatson wrote:Joe - different people of different faiths will all answer in different ways. Here is my take on it:

I KNOW I am saved because I BELIEVE that I am saved. You can never do enough good works to earn it. You can never be perfect enough to deserve it.

It is a gift. And all you have to do to receive it is to believe that Jesus Christ is the true Son of God.

Simple as that. Believe and be saved.

Carl's turn now.

Joe - different people of different faiths will all answer in different ways. Here is my take on it:

True, different denominations have certain defining doctrines, but most mainstream Christian groups share certain Biblical tenets. There are a few very important ones.

I KNOW I am saved because I BELIEVE that I am saved. You can never do enough good works to earn it. You can never be perfect enough to deserve it.

Very good point! As you say... we are NOT saved by “works�, and are never deserving. However, we may be certain of our salvation because of Christ’s promise.

It is a gift. And all you have to do to receive it is to believe that Jesus Christ is the true Son of God.

I would only add to the above: You must also accept him as your one and only “Saviour�. Satan believes that Jesus is the true Son of God, but we already know his future fate.

Simple as that. Believe and be saved.

I find that belief and faith are made much easier and understandable through regular Bible study. I highly recommend it.


Another thing I would ask “new� Christians to do: Is give yourself time, study the Bible for yourself, check that what you are being told from the pulpit is in accordance with the Bible, recognize that we “grow in Christ� and it takes time. But, salvation can be had immediately upon a “sincere� acceptance of Jesus Christ as your Savior. All the good works, changing of one’s self…etc, are simply the “fruits� thereof.

Remember too (Concerning Churches): Choose wisely, the church you attend should be a Hospital for sinners, not a religious social club IMO.

Do not delay BrassMonkey. That was Carl's message.