Frequently Asked Questions
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First: You are created by a loving God. He designed you for fellowship and an eternal relationship with Him. He created us in His own image.
Our Problem: We have all sinned and fallen short of what God designed us to be.
Romans 3:23 - For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.The Consequences of our sin: There is a penalty for SIN! A righteous and Holy God cannot accommodate sin.
Ezekiel 18:20The soul that sins shall die.
Romans 6:23 - For the wages of sin is death. -
Even though sin has separated us from our creator God, He still loves us and arranged to pay the penalty of our sin Himself.
Romans 6:23b - But the free gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ.our Lord.Romans 5:8 - But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
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We need to acknowledge our sin and recognize our need for God’s love and intercession.
Romans 10:9 - because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.It is as simple as this, believe that God sent His Son, Jesus to pay the penalty of sin that we owe, and ask Him to forgive and save you.
Romans 10:13 - For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” -
First: Let someone know you have trusted Christ as your Lord and Savior.
Second: Find a Bible believing church that can disciple you and encourage you in your walk with Christ. The church is the Bride of Christ and the Lord loves her. Get involved!
Third: Get baptized with Believer’s Baptism. This is your personal testimony that you are following Jesus, that you are being obedient to His teachings, and that you have died to the old way of life. That you have been buried with Christ, and are risen to a new life. (This is why baptism by immersion is the Biblical mode.)
Fourth: Pray!!! Spend time speaking with the Lord. Learn to know His voice in your heart. Let Him speak to you through the Holy Spirit. Bring your praises, your petitions, your concerns, and your pain to Him.
Fifth:Read your Bible. Find a good translation and study for yourself. It is God’s Word and will guide and direct you in every task.
2 Timothy 3:16 - All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
Get involved in a good Bible study to help you grow in the Word of God.Sixth: Find a place to serve the Lord. Listen to the Lord’s leadership on this and get involved.
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Being a retired pastor, I still have a lot to say. God has blessed me tremendously and I am hoping to share the many lessons God has taught me through the years.
My prayer is that those who need to hear the good news and those who are seeking to grow in Christ might find some helpful ideas through this web page.
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Feel free to contact me through my email address included in this web site under contact information. You can also text me at my phone number (410-251-4342), Please note in your text that you are following my web page.