Faith: Hebrews 11:6
"But without faith it is impossible to
please him (God)."
"But without faith it is impossible to
please him (God)."
Hebrews 11:1-3
"NOW faith is the substance (it's the very core, it's the epitome) of things hoped for, the
evidence of things not seen (things you can't touch and see). For by it the elders (Old
Testament saints) obtained a good report. Through faith (by taking God at His word) we
understand (and know) that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things
which are seen were not made of things which do appear. " We are dealing with the
invisible, and the only way we can comprehend the invisible is how? By faith!
"NOW faith is the substance (it's the very core, it's the epitome) of things hoped for, the
evidence of things not seen (things you can't touch and see). For by it the elders (Old
Testament saints) obtained a good report. Through faith (by taking God at His word) we
understand (and know) that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things
which are seen were not made of things which do appear. " We are dealing with the
invisible, and the only way we can comprehend the invisible is how? By faith!
I Corinthians 15:2,3
"By which also ye are saved (it’s only
by this Gospel that you are saved. It’s
not by something else), if ye keep in
memory what I preached unto you,
unless ye have believed in vain."
"By which also ye are saved (it’s only
by this Gospel that you are saved. It’s
not by something else), if ye keep in
memory what I preached unto you,
unless ye have believed in vain."
Romans 1:16
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it (The Gospel, not our works, or
denomination, not anything that we can do, but rather The Gospel) is the power of God
unto salvation..."
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it (The Gospel, not our works, or
denomination, not anything that we can do, but rather The Gospel) is the power of God
unto salvation..."
John 2:15
"Love not the world, neither the things
that are in the world. If any man love
the world, the love of the Father is not
in him."
"Love not the world, neither the things
that are in the world. If any man love
the world, the love of the Father is not
in him."
Luke 16:22,23
"And it came to pass, that the beggar (Lazarus) died, and was carried by the angels into
Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; And in hell he lift up his eyes,
being in torments, and Seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom."
This is just one instance where this took place. It didn't happen routinely, but the Lord
presents this one instance for our benefit.
Luke 16:24
"And he (the rich man) cried and said, `Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send
Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am
tormented in this flame.'"
Luke 16:25
"But Abraham said, `Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things,
and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.'"
Luke 16:26
"And beside all of this (even if I would want to come), between us and you there is a
great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can
they pass to us, that would come from thence."
"And it came to pass, that the beggar (Lazarus) died, and was carried by the angels into
Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; And in hell he lift up his eyes,
being in torments, and Seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom."
This is just one instance where this took place. It didn't happen routinely, but the Lord
presents this one instance for our benefit.
Luke 16:24
"And he (the rich man) cried and said, `Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send
Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am
tormented in this flame.'"
Luke 16:25
"But Abraham said, `Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things,
and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.'"
Luke 16:26
"And beside all of this (even if I would want to come), between us and you there is a
great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can
they pass to us, that would come from thence."
I Corinthians 15:1-4
"Moreover, brethren, I declare unto
you the gospel which I preached unto
you, which also ye have received, and
wherein ye stand; By which also ye are
saved, if ye keep in memory what I
preached unto you, unless ye have
believed in vain. For I delivered unto
you first of all that which I also
received, how that Christ died for our
sins according to the scriptures; And
that he was buried, and that he rose
again the third day according to the
scriptures:"
"Moreover, brethren, I declare unto
you the gospel which I preached unto
you, which also ye have received, and
wherein ye stand; By which also ye are
saved, if ye keep in memory what I
preached unto you, unless ye have
believed in vain. For I delivered unto
you first of all that which I also
received, how that Christ died for our
sins according to the scriptures; And
that he was buried, and that he rose
again the third day according to the
scriptures:"
Galatians 5-16
So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and
the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever[c] you want. 18 But if you
are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.
19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy,
fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those
who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against
such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live
by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.
So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and
the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever[c] you want. 18 But if you
are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.
19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy,
fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those
who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against
such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live
by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.
King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
Romans 10:17
So then faith cometh by hearing, and
hearing by the word of God.
Romans 10:17
So then faith cometh by hearing, and
hearing by the word of God.
Romans 3:23,
"For all have sinned, and come short
of the glory of God."
"For all have sinned, and come short
of the glory of God."
Romans 10:9,
"that if you confess with your mouth
Jesus as Lord, and believe in your
heart that God raised Him from the
dead, you will be saved.
"that if you confess with your mouth
Jesus as Lord, and believe in your
heart that God raised Him from the
dead, you will be saved.
Romans 6:23
"For the wages of sin is death; but the
gift of God is eternal life through Jesus
Christ our Lord."
"For the wages of sin is death; but the
gift of God is eternal life through Jesus
Christ our Lord."
Romans 6:23
"but the gift of God is eternal life
through Jesus Christ our Lord."
"but the gift of God is eternal life
through Jesus Christ our Lord."
Romans 10:13
"for everyone who calls on the name of
the Lord will be saved."
"for everyone who calls on the name of
the Lord will be saved."
Praise
Honor
Obedience
Love
Faith
Hope
Mercy
Meekness
Believe
Pure
Charity
Peace
Patient
Kind
Rejoice
Grace
Glory
Heart
Holy
Lamb of God
The Word
Respect
The Way
Salvation
Grace
Honor
Obedience
Love
Faith
Hope
Mercy
Meekness
Believe
Pure
Charity
Peace
Patient
Kind
Rejoice
Grace
Glory
Heart
Holy
Lamb of God
The Word
Respect
The Way
Salvation
Grace
For what is your life?
It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away (James 4:14).
Have you ever noticed how we focus a large part of our lives on little things? We tend to forget what's most
important - living right before God so that we can go to heaven. We say that we understand life is short, but
what do our actions say? Time quickly passes - we must not hesitate in making the most important decision of
our life.
The Steps of Salvation
The Bible teaches that sin is a transgression of God’s law (1 John 3:4). All people who know the difference
between right and wrong have sinned (Romans 3:23). Our sins separate us from God (Isaiah 59:1,2). The
punishment for sin is death (Romans 6:23). This is "the second death" which is "the lake of fire" (Revelation 21:
8).
God loves us. He does not want us to be punished for our sins. Therefore, He has provided a way for us to be
forgiven (John 3:16). God sent His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to die for our sins (1 John 4:10). Jesus
suffered the punishment which we should have received for our sins (Isaiah 53:4-6). He did not die for His own
sins, for He had none (2 Corinthians 5:21). He suffered for our sins on the cross so that we can be forgiven
(Romans 5:6-8; 1 Peter 2:24).
In order for us to be forgiven of our sins, and therefore receive eternal life, we must accept the salvation which
Christ has made possible. There are five steps which we must take to receive this salvation.
Hear
First, we must hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Bible teaches that "faith comes by hearing, and hearing by
the Word of God" (Romans 10:17). One is not a Christian because his parents are. Faith cannot be inherited
(Ezekiel 18:20). Each person must believe in Jesus Christ for himself. Christianity is a religion of teaching
(Matthew 28:19,20). Unless one has heard the Gospel and learned that Jesus Christ died for his sins, was
buried, and arose from the dead, he cannot be saved (1 Corinthians 15:1-4). The apostle Paul wrote: "How then
shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not
heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher" (Romans 10:14)? One must first hear the Gospel before he
can believe it.
Believe/Faith
Second, one must believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God (Matthew 16:16). Jesus said: "...if
you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins" (John 8:24). The jailor at Philippi asked Paul and Silas,
"Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" They told him to "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved,
you and your household" (Acts 16:30,31). Jesus also said: "He who believes and is baptized will be saved, but he
who does not believe will be condemned" (Mark 16:16). One comes to believe in Jesus Christ when he hears the
Gospel taught. Faith comes only by hearing the Word of God (Romans 10:17). This is the reason it is so
important that the Gospel be preached to the whole world (Mark 16:15).
Repent
Third, one must repent of his sins in order to be saved (Acts 17:30,31). Jesus commanded that "repentance and
remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem" (Luke 24:47).
Repentance is a result of being sorry for one’s sins (2 Corinthians 7:10). When the Jews on Pentecost Day
learned from Peter that they had crucified the Son of God, they "were cut to the heart" ( Acts 2:37). They wanted
to be forgiven of their sins, so they asked, "What shall we do?" They were told to "Repent, and let every one of
you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins..." (Acts 2:37,38). When one repents, he
turns away from his sins (1 Thessalonians 1:9). He shows he has repented by doing good works (Matthew 3:8).
Confess
Fourth, one must confess that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God (Matthew 16:16). This great truth is
the very foundation upon which the church of Christ is built (Matthew 16:18; Acts 4:11,12; 1 Corinthians 3:11).
Jesus said that we must be willing to confess Him before men if we want Him to confess us before the Father
(Matthew 10:32,33). The apostle Paul wrote: "But what does it say? ‘The word is near you, in your mouth and in
your heart’ (that is, the word of faith which we preach): that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and
believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes
unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation" (Romans 10:8-10). When Philip
preached Jesus to the Ethiopian eunuch, the eunuch asked, "What hinders me from being baptized?" Philip told
him he could be baptized if he believed. The eunuch then confessed, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of
God" (Acts 8:35-38). We must make this important, yet simple confession also in order to be saved.
Be Baptized
Fifth, one must be baptized in order to be saved. Jesus said: "He who believes and is baptized will be saved"
(Mark 16:16). Please note that baptism follows belief. One who does not believe the Gospel cannot be truly
baptized. Therefore, babies cannot be baptized for they are too young to (1) have sin, (2) hear the Gospel, (3)
repent of sins, and (4) confess that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Baptism also follows repentance. On
Pentecost Day, Peter told those who asked what to do to be saved to "Repent, and let every one of you be
baptized..." (Acts 2:38). One cannot be truly baptized who has not truly repented.
Baptism is a burial in water (Romans 6:3,4; Colossians 2:12). Therefore, sprinkling or pouring are not proper
baptism. Baptism is in order to be saved (Mark 16:16; 1 Peter 3:21). One is not saved before he is baptized!
Baptism is "for the remission (forgiveness) of sins" (Acts 2:38). Just as Jesus shed His blood for the remission of
sins (Matthew 26:28), so we are baptized in order to receive the remission of sins. In baptism, the sinner’s sins
are washed away by the blood of Jesus ( Acts 22:16; Revelation 1:5).
What does one have to do in order to be forgiven of his sins? He must (1) Hear the Gospel of Christ; (2) Believe
that Jesus Christ is the Son of God; (3) Repent of all his past sins; (4) Confess that Christ is God’s Son; (5) Be
baptized for the remission of sins. When he does this, he is added by the Lord to His church (Acts 2:41,47). He is
born again (John 3:3-5; 2 Corinthians 5:17). He is in Christ where all spiritual blessings are to be found
(Ephesians 1:3; Galatians 3:26,27). In short, he is a Christian (Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Peter 4:16).
Are you saved from your sins? Have you taken these simple steps to salvation? If not,
why not do so today?
It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away (James 4:14).
Have you ever noticed how we focus a large part of our lives on little things? We tend to forget what's most
important - living right before God so that we can go to heaven. We say that we understand life is short, but
what do our actions say? Time quickly passes - we must not hesitate in making the most important decision of
our life.
The Steps of Salvation
The Bible teaches that sin is a transgression of God’s law (1 John 3:4). All people who know the difference
between right and wrong have sinned (Romans 3:23). Our sins separate us from God (Isaiah 59:1,2). The
punishment for sin is death (Romans 6:23). This is "the second death" which is "the lake of fire" (Revelation 21:
8).
God loves us. He does not want us to be punished for our sins. Therefore, He has provided a way for us to be
forgiven (John 3:16). God sent His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to die for our sins (1 John 4:10). Jesus
suffered the punishment which we should have received for our sins (Isaiah 53:4-6). He did not die for His own
sins, for He had none (2 Corinthians 5:21). He suffered for our sins on the cross so that we can be forgiven
(Romans 5:6-8; 1 Peter 2:24).
In order for us to be forgiven of our sins, and therefore receive eternal life, we must accept the salvation which
Christ has made possible. There are five steps which we must take to receive this salvation.
Hear
First, we must hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Bible teaches that "faith comes by hearing, and hearing by
the Word of God" (Romans 10:17). One is not a Christian because his parents are. Faith cannot be inherited
(Ezekiel 18:20). Each person must believe in Jesus Christ for himself. Christianity is a religion of teaching
(Matthew 28:19,20). Unless one has heard the Gospel and learned that Jesus Christ died for his sins, was
buried, and arose from the dead, he cannot be saved (1 Corinthians 15:1-4). The apostle Paul wrote: "How then
shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not
heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher" (Romans 10:14)? One must first hear the Gospel before he
can believe it.
Believe/Faith
Second, one must believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God (Matthew 16:16). Jesus said: "...if
you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins" (John 8:24). The jailor at Philippi asked Paul and Silas,
"Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" They told him to "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved,
you and your household" (Acts 16:30,31). Jesus also said: "He who believes and is baptized will be saved, but he
who does not believe will be condemned" (Mark 16:16). One comes to believe in Jesus Christ when he hears the
Gospel taught. Faith comes only by hearing the Word of God (Romans 10:17). This is the reason it is so
important that the Gospel be preached to the whole world (Mark 16:15).
Repent
Third, one must repent of his sins in order to be saved (Acts 17:30,31). Jesus commanded that "repentance and
remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem" (Luke 24:47).
Repentance is a result of being sorry for one’s sins (2 Corinthians 7:10). When the Jews on Pentecost Day
learned from Peter that they had crucified the Son of God, they "were cut to the heart" ( Acts 2:37). They wanted
to be forgiven of their sins, so they asked, "What shall we do?" They were told to "Repent, and let every one of
you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins..." (Acts 2:37,38). When one repents, he
turns away from his sins (1 Thessalonians 1:9). He shows he has repented by doing good works (Matthew 3:8).
Confess
Fourth, one must confess that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God (Matthew 16:16). This great truth is
the very foundation upon which the church of Christ is built (Matthew 16:18; Acts 4:11,12; 1 Corinthians 3:11).
Jesus said that we must be willing to confess Him before men if we want Him to confess us before the Father
(Matthew 10:32,33). The apostle Paul wrote: "But what does it say? ‘The word is near you, in your mouth and in
your heart’ (that is, the word of faith which we preach): that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and
believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes
unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation" (Romans 10:8-10). When Philip
preached Jesus to the Ethiopian eunuch, the eunuch asked, "What hinders me from being baptized?" Philip told
him he could be baptized if he believed. The eunuch then confessed, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of
God" (Acts 8:35-38). We must make this important, yet simple confession also in order to be saved.
Be Baptized
Fifth, one must be baptized in order to be saved. Jesus said: "He who believes and is baptized will be saved"
(Mark 16:16). Please note that baptism follows belief. One who does not believe the Gospel cannot be truly
baptized. Therefore, babies cannot be baptized for they are too young to (1) have sin, (2) hear the Gospel, (3)
repent of sins, and (4) confess that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Baptism also follows repentance. On
Pentecost Day, Peter told those who asked what to do to be saved to "Repent, and let every one of you be
baptized..." (Acts 2:38). One cannot be truly baptized who has not truly repented.
Baptism is a burial in water (Romans 6:3,4; Colossians 2:12). Therefore, sprinkling or pouring are not proper
baptism. Baptism is in order to be saved (Mark 16:16; 1 Peter 3:21). One is not saved before he is baptized!
Baptism is "for the remission (forgiveness) of sins" (Acts 2:38). Just as Jesus shed His blood for the remission of
sins (Matthew 26:28), so we are baptized in order to receive the remission of sins. In baptism, the sinner’s sins
are washed away by the blood of Jesus ( Acts 22:16; Revelation 1:5).
What does one have to do in order to be forgiven of his sins? He must (1) Hear the Gospel of Christ; (2) Believe
that Jesus Christ is the Son of God; (3) Repent of all his past sins; (4) Confess that Christ is God’s Son; (5) Be
baptized for the remission of sins. When he does this, he is added by the Lord to His church (Acts 2:41,47). He is
born again (John 3:3-5; 2 Corinthians 5:17). He is in Christ where all spiritual blessings are to be found
(Ephesians 1:3; Galatians 3:26,27). In short, he is a Christian (Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Peter 4:16).
Are you saved from your sins? Have you taken these simple steps to salvation? If not,
why not do so today?
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