Salvation

Question: How does a person get saved?
Answer: The Bible says in Romans 10:9-10, "If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.  For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved.If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." (New Living Translation)

Question: Can I get saved through any other way?
Answer: No. Jesus is the only way. He said in John 14:6, "I am the way, the truth, and the life; no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."

Question: I'm not a bad person, do I still need salvation?
Answer: Yes. In the beginning, Adam's sin caused man's separation from God, and every person born after Adam is born with a sin nature. Salvation, through Jesus, is man's only way to have that sin nature taken away.

Question: Can I get saved even if I've done really bad things?
Answer: Yes. It does not matter who you are or what you have done. Salvation is a right to all who receive it. "For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through him [Jesus] might be saved (John 3:17)."

Question: I was baptized when I was little, does that mean that I am saved?
Answer: No. The only way a person can be saved is to confess Jesus as Lord (Romans 10:9-10). Baptism cannot save a person. Baptism is the outward sign of the redemptive work that Jesus did for you on the inside (in your spirit).

Question: Once I am saved, what do I do?
Answer: First, find a good Bible believing and teaching church that you can attend regularly. Second, renew your mind in the Word of God; it's vital to your growth as a Christian. Romans 12:2 puts it this way, "don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect." Third, make a quality decision that you're going to be and have all that God has said about you in His written Word (the Holy Bible).

Pray this Prayer

Heavenly Father, I come to You in the name of Jesus, confessing to You that I am a sinner. Your Words says, "Whosever shall call on the name of the Lord, shall be saved (Acts 2:21). I am calling on you. I repent from my sins and ask you for your forgiveness. I believe in my heart that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that You raised Him from the dead. I confess that Jesus is my Lord and Savior of my life. I believe that through His shed blood, I have eternal life. Please come into my heart and fill me with Your Holy Spirit. Lead me and guide me. Father, I pray this prayer in Jesus name, Amen!

If you prayed this prayer in earnest, you are SAVED! Your sins have been forgiven and you are now one in the body of Christ.

Welcome to the Family of God! Heaven is rejoicing over you! We're excited you decided to give your life to Jesus today.

Our church family is delighted that you have visited us. For more information on what has happened to you and what your next steps should be, please contact us at newchristian@ctcoginc.org or write us at:

Christian Tabernacle Church of God
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Washington, D.C. 20001

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