My life has completely changed since I learned that God loved me in an extraordinary way and wanted to be present in my life that he wanted his spirit remains with me and in me.
I would like to share with you what I learned.
( If you are incredulous with respect to the existence of God or the person of Jesus Christ, I encourage you to read the document "Incredulous? There are 365 stunning evidence that Jesus Christ is our only hope! "For faith is essential to approach God and experience His presence.) In Hebrews 11:6, the Bible teaches us that" without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he that s approach to God must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who seek him. "
Returning to what has changed my life , here's what I learned:
First, that all men are condemned ! The Bible clearly states that no man will go to heaven or avoid eternal punishment, unless a miracle! God declares that man is sinful and guilty. God declares that the human heart is deceitful and wicked. The Bible teaches that apart from Jesus Christ there is not a man who has not sinned. According to the Epistle to the Romans in chapter 3, verse 10 and 23: "There is no righteous, not even one, for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God, "and Jacques 2:10 teaches a particularly troubling reality: that" whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles against one, he is guilty of all. "It's sad, but it is clear that all men are condemned!
I learned that a terrible fate awaited because of this reality. The Bible says that "the wages of sin is death" (Romans 6.23). The Apocalypse 20:11-15 describes the Last Judgement and said that "whoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire, which is the second death. "The Apocalypse 11/14 states that those who are sent into this lake of fire does not cease to exist, but that" the smoke of their torment rises for ever and ever, and they have no rest day nor night ... "
1. God loves us! The Bible says that "God did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all" (Romans 8:32). "God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16). The Bible also says that "while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us, and the 3rd day he rose again ..." (Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:13). It was to save us and justify to the Father Jesus Christ acts. He died voluntarily. He told his disciples: "I give my life for the sheep. Person I do take it off. I give of myself "(John 10). Yes, Jesus Christ willingly suffered for you and me. He had told his followers, adding: "There is no greater love than to lay down his life for his friends ..." (John 15).
The Bible teaches that He was sinless, but He took our place, suffering for our sins, our sins, our iniquities. By a biblical faith in Christ, we can be pardoned because he was already condemned in our place for our sins. In 2 Corinthians 5:20 we read: "He who knew no sin (Jesus Christ), God made to be sin for us so that we might become the righteousness of God in him. The prophet Isaiah wrote: "He was wounded for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him" and "among those of his generation, who believed he was removed from the land of the living and stricken for the transgression of my people? "(Isaiah 53.5, 8)
Yes, God loves us! He loves you and who you are, despite your sins, your sins, your crimes, It offers a second chance. It is the same patient as a father is with his children because he does not condemn us, but we help them walk biblically and succeed in all areas. "God is patient with us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance" (2 Peter 3:9). But beware, we must come to a full repentance to be saved! We have to experiment a miracle and deliverance!
2. Only a miracle linked to full active faith in Christ can save us! Jesus Christ said in John 3 that the man was born again, Spirit, to see the kingdom of God. We must receive His Spirit to be saved from the wrath to come. "If anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to him" (Romans 8:9). Jesus Christ said: "I am the way, the truth and the life: no man cometh unto the Father but through me" (John 14:6). Hebrews 7:25 says: "It can save completely those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. "For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself a ransom for all" (1 Timothy 2:5).
We must fully believe in Christ, confess him before men, and follow it fully, because He said: "If someone comes to me, but I prefer his father , his mother, his wife, his children, his brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he can not be my disciple. And whosoever doth not bear his cross and come after me, can not be my disciple. Whoever of you does not renounce all that he has can not be my disciple "(Luke 14.26, 27.33). "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men "(Mark 1.17).
Document "Incredulous? There are 365 stunning evidence that Jesus Christ is our only hope " underlines the reality that our faith is not based on nothing but on a solid foundation. I encourage you to study it carefully, because faith is essential to please God and receive His Spirit, and therefore its presence. The Apostle John wrote: "he that believeth not the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abideth on him" (John 3.36).
The Epistle to the Romans how to understand what hello. The apostle Paul said: "This is the word of faith which we preach. If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and it is in the mouth confession is made unto salvation, as Scripture says: "Whoever believes in Him shall not be ashamed. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved "(Romans 10:8-11,13). In 1 John 4.15, we read: "Anyone who publicly declare that Jesus is the Son of God, God in him, and he in God. The Apostle John also wrote: "Whoever has the Son has life: he that hath not the Son hath not life" (John 5.12).
3. Without a total life change, there will be no true salvation. In 2 Corinthians 5:17 and Ephesians 2:8 is a real relationship with Jesus Christ we become new creatures in Christ. And for that we should pray, repent sincerely regret and confess our sins to God, asking forgiveness, and taking a firm decision to abandon all sin and bad habit with her help. The Bible says that "he who hides his sins shall not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will find mercy "(Proverbs 28:13).
If you have not read the Bible, you do not know what God wants and does not want in your life. I suggest that you read the passages below to learn more. (1 Thessalonians 4, Galatians 5, Ephesians 4 and Romans 1, 1 Corinthians 6:9-20, 2 Corinthians 6:14 - 7:3; Col 3; Apocalypse 21:7,8; John 15).
"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9). True Christians abandon cigarettes, drugs, excess alcohol, sex outside marriage, lust, hatred, unforgiveness, dishonesty, pride, selfishness, words insulting, rude and bad and ... they begin to love as Christ loved us.
4. Water baptism by immersion is particularly important because it unites us with Christ. We become the same plant with him by baptism by Rom 6. But if the body is not immersed in water, we are not baptized! The New Testament was written in Greek, and Greek words translated by baptism and baptism signify the whole body is immersed in water! The apostles spoke of being "buried" with Christ by baptism (Romans 6:3-5, Colossians 2:12). The Lord Jesus said literally: "He that believeth and is immersed (baptized) will be saved but he that believeth not shall be damned. "(Mark 16:16). The Apostle Peter said as the Greek literally, "Repent, and each of you be immersed (baptized) in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. "(Acts 2:38). If you are Catholic, and you doubt what I say, just read the catechism of the last pope, who admitted that baptism by immersion was the baptism taught and practiced by Jesus Christ and his apostles. Unfortunately, he forgot that according to Ephesians 4, there is only one baptism that God accepts!
A little water on the head is not a baptism and the baptism of infant baptism is not biblical! The Lord Jesus laid his hands on children to bless them, but He does not baptized (Mark 10:13-16). It is not his will that we baptize infants, because the true baptism must be preceded by a confession of faith in Christ and through full repentance. Children are protected and saints through the faith of his parents according to 1 Corinthians 7:14.
5. Unless we receive the Spirit of Christ and be residing in us, we will not be saved. The apostle Paul said: "Jesus Christ is in you the hope of glory" (Colossians 1. 1.27). "If anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to him. "(Romans 8.9). According to Ephesians 2 and Matthew 12.43-48, men must be delivered from evil spirits before they can receive the Spirit of Christ. To be issued, fasting, prayer and a prayer of deliverance by a man of God are often necessary. How receive the Spirit of Christ? The Lord Jesus said: "If you love me, keep my commandments and I will pray the Father and He shall give you another Comforter, the Spirit of Truth .... (John 14:15-20). We must put into practice its commandments to receive his Spirit! The apostle Peter spoke of the necessity of repentance and water baptism before receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit, the apostle Peter said: "Repent and be baptized every one of you the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit "(Acts 2:36).
If the Holy Spirit is in us, He testifies with our spirit that we are children of God (Romans 8:14). After a true conversion, it is normal to have the same experience that the 120 people in the Upper House did with the sign to worship God in a new language we've never studied, being pushed or inspired by the Holy Spirit (Acts 2, John 4). This is perhaps not necessary for salvation, but with this experience, the presence God will be even stronger.
6. We will not keep her hello, unless to be led by the Holy Spirit throughout his life. According to Romans 8, to be saved, it must be adopted into the family of God by receiving His Spirit, and allowing himself to be led by His Spirit. It is by receiving His Spirit and walking according to His Spirit can we truly experience God's presence and overcome sin. (Romans 8:14-16, Galatians 5). It takes us away from bad influences, but leads to the sinners who need Christ.
The Lord said: "My sheep know my voice and follow me "(John 10). "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. "(Mark 1:17).
The Lord has sent his Spirit to be with us and it occurs to us, for we receive the strength to bear witness: "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses "(Acts 1:4.8). The speaking in tongues is always the sign and manifestation of the miracle (Acts 2, chap. 10 and 11; 1 Corinthians 14: 2, 5, 13-18). Looking for the gift of the Holy Spirit and all the supernatural gifts that the Holy Spirit has to offer. (1 Corinthians 12). Speaking in tongues is perhaps not necessary for salvation, but this miracle to help us be more effective faithful, joyful and triumphant.
7. Without perseverance, everything will be in vain. Ponder, please, Luke 8 :4-15. It is very important. According to this parable, perseverance is a key to our victory because Jesus Christ said: "He who endures to the end shall be saved" (Matthew 24). The apostle Paul said: "Work out your salvation with fear and trembling" (Philippians 2: 12).
True Christians will be persecuted, but they persevere with joy and love in spite of the persecution (Matthew 5: 11,12, 24 :12-14). We must continue especially in love, in holiness and in search of souls.
The Lord Jesus said: "I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. "We must love, support and care for members of His church, being faithful to the meetings, and giving himself for souls as he did himself. If you love me, He said, "Feed my sheep; pais my lambs "(John 21).
The Bible states: "Encourage one another daily," "Let us consider one another", "Christ loved the church and gave himself for her to sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, to appear before him this glorious church without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but holy and blameless. "(Hebrews 3 :12-15, 10:22-25, Ephesians 5:25).
To Timothy, the apostle Paul said, "Take care of these things, give yourself entirely to them, so that your progress be evident to all. Watch yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things, because by so doing you will save yourself, and you will save those who listen (1 Timothy 4:15 -16). Paul also said: "I treat my body hard and I am subject, for fear of being rejected myself, after having preached the gospel to others (1 Corinthians 9.27).
We must also read and meditate on the Bible day and night, clasping her in our hearts to be victorious (Psalms 119:11 and 1). We must seek to pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5). We must abide in Christ with His Word abiding in us to be fully blessed, efficient and happy (John 15). We must persevere like the early Christians did. Please meditate Acts 2:41-47 which speaks of "those who gladly received his word were baptized: and in that day, the number of disciples increased by about three thousand souls. They continued steadfastly in the apostles' teaching, in fellowship, in breaking of bread and in prayers. The fear came upon every soul, and he did many wonders and miracles through the apostles. All who believed were in the same place, and they had everything in common. They sold their possessions and goods, and they shared the proceeds among all, according to individual needs. They were diligent every day all together at the temple, and breaking bread in their homes and took their food with gladness and singleness of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added daily to the Church those who were being saved. "
Jesus Christ gave himself for having such a Church! If we fix our eyes on the Lord Jesus (Hebrews 12), it will be our victory. We shall longer a slave of sin or bad habits. "If the Son sets you free, you are truly free" (John 8:36). It is by His presence that we will win, because 2 Corinthians 3:17 declares: "The Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord, there is liberty."
When I arrived in France 35 years ago, I met Pastor Laura. His testimony made me realize that if we do our full part, God will do the rest. Before his conversion, this man was in jail for serious crimes. He knew nothing against of God, but someone had left his cell a Bible. He read quickly and understood without further explanation that he had to repent and change their lives. But he also realized that it was filled with evil spirits.
He enlisted the help of the Lord Jesus and began to fast, refusing to eat for several weeks. The Lord has delivered, and after his release from prison, he has taken steps to become pastor of an evangelical church of Pentecost. God help any man wants to come to a full repentance. He wants all men to know His presence, having a relationship real with him. He loves us despite our faults.
If you wish, you can begin a march to the presence of God in your life today by a simple prayer of faith.
Here is a prayer that can be repeated. If you are sincere, God will act.
Heavenly Father, I need you . I acknowledge that I am a sinner. Every man is a sinner and condemned according to Thy Word. I need your forgiveness and your help. I confess that Jesus Christ died on the cross for my sins, He rose again the third day for my justification. I believe with all my heart that all those who believe in His blood shed on the cross will be justified and saved from the wrath to come.
Father in the name of Jesus Christ, forgive me, cleanse me, save me the power of sin. Remove from me all unclean and evil spirit. Fills me with your Spirit, your love, your purity, your holiness. Help me to become a true disciple of Jesus Christ. I can put all your commands in practice. Help me to abandon all sin and bad habit. Help me to love as Christ loved us. Help me to be faithful, a soul winner, a person of prayer and the Word, a model of faith and purity. I will persevere to succeed and to do your will in my life.
Lord Jesus be my Lord, the Lord of every detail of my life.
Father, I thank you for your forgiveness and eternal life for you by giving me the promise of your word. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen
Pray the Lord with your words too, and be grateful .
God can not lie, and if you are sincere, He will be faithful to forgive you, purify you, transform you. The Apostle John wrote: "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (John 1:9). The Word also teaches: "Whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved" (Romans 10:13).
If you prayed that the Lord saves you, contact us to let us know. If you can come to Paris, we invite you to our meetings. Because of work, we were forced leaving our local, but now:
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