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S. Michael Houdmann
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We all live for something. We start life fully committed to pleasing ourselves. As we grow, that usually doesn't change much. Our focus can become more dispersed among areas that are important to u...
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Gary Patton
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The answers above include a lot of theology which is basically accurate. But, the simple answer is laid out clearly in Romans 10:8-12. Once you do that, relax and don't get all religious! Trust God The Father to lead you in the power of God The Holy Spirit Who WILL come into you and live Jesus', God The Son's, life out through you. The so-called, and often mandated, "Sinners' Prayer" was only invented by one man in the middle of the 19th Century. There were 1850 years of Jesus Followers saved by God before that! Blessings and enjoy living in eternity all! It ain't supposed to be as complicated as too many make it!
MONA FERNANDEZ
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Just ask God in the name of Jesus to forgive you of all your sins of omission, commission, sins of the flesh etc. after you confess to Jesus, Say Lord i too choose to forgive others who have hurt me in my lifetime. Heal all my brokenness and come into my heart, I choose to believe your word is Truth and you are the one true living God. fill me with your Holy Spirit and make me your child.! The promise of God is "I will never despise a broken spirit and a contrite heart!" Pray from your heart fervently, God is watching the positioning of our hearts.
Steve Harrison
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When the men and women in Jerusalem were convinced that they had crucified Jesus Christ the messiah they asked Peter "What shall we do to be saved" Peter answered "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit" - Acts 2:38. As you continue reading the book of Acts (the actions of the first century Christians), you'll find exactly the same pattern repeated for everyone who wanted to follow Jesus: Believe, Repent, Be Baptised to wash away Sin, Receive the Holy Spirit". These are all the steps and are essential to allow God through His word to direct us into a relationship with His Son the way He directed.
Jack Gutknecht
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John 3:16; Romans 3:23; 1 Timothy 2:5, 1 Corinthians 15:3 and 1 Peter 3:18; and John 1:12. Once you have received Christ, though, you must daily commit yourself to Christ as did the Macedonians in 2 Corinthians 8:4-5 There’s a beautiful story in 2 Corinthians about how the Macedonians did this. It says they were “begging us earnestly for the favor of taking part in the relief of the saints — and this, not as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then by the will of God to us”. Paul had “his socks knocked off” by the obedience of these new Christians. They gave themselves to the Lord FIRST. Then believing they belonged to Him, they gave themselves to Paul and to his mission of mercy for the poor down in Jerusalem.
Andrew Reed
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Every answer here is good and true. I will simply say this: You cannot “live” to God unless you die and are reborn in Jesus Christ. Jesus said “I am the way, the truth, and the life, none shall come to the Father but by me.” He is the only way to God, thus He is the only way to life, as He even says He is life. Now once you are a Christian, what then? Well, you obey and keep the commands of Jesus. This is how you grow spiritually, as every one of Jesus’ teachings and commands comes directly from God the Father, as He states many times. So, to live your life to God, you must: Believe in Jesus Christ and have Him as your lord and savior. Obey His commands.
Jeffrey Johnson
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How can I give my life to God? Giving your life to God is a lifelong journey of transformation where, with the help of the Holy Spirit, you become more like Jesus. Acknowledge Your Sin: The first step is realising that everyone falls short of God's standards and needs forgiveness. This means admitting you are a sinner and cannot achieve salvation on your own merit. Here are some aspects that help in giving over your life to God: 1: Read the Bible: God's word is how you learn about His character, His will, and His purpose for your life. Start with the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) to learn about Jesus' life. 2: Pray Regularly: Prayer is how you communicate with God. Talk to Him about everything—your weaknesses, struggles, and joys. 3: Fellowship with other Christians provides support, encouragement, and community on your spiritual journey. Find a local church or a small group where you can grow together. 4: Serve Others: Use your time, talents, and resources to help others and further God's kingdom. Good works are not a means to salvation but are a natural result of a true belief. 5: Put God first: Prioritise your spiritual life over your own interests. Read 2nd Corinthians Chapter 8: 4-5 Rotherham Bible: "With much exhortation entreating of us the favour and the fellowship of the ministry which was for the saints; 5 and not merely as we hoped but themselves gave they first unto the Lord and unto us through God's will." In his second letter to the Corinthians, Paul explained that Christians have a twofold ministry. One part of our ministry is "the ministry of the reconciliation," that is, our preaching and teaching work. (2 Cor. 5:18-20; 1 Tim. 2:3-6) The other part involves a ministry that we perform on behalf of fellow believers. Specifically, Paul referred to a "relief ministry." (2 Cor. 8:4) As to the expressions "ministry of the reconciliation" and "relief ministry," in both instances the word "ministry" is a translation of a form of the Greek phrase di·a·ko·niʹa. Why is that significant? Note: By using the same Greek word for both activities, Paul grouped relief work with other forms of ministry carried out within the Christian congregation. He had stated earlier: "There are different ministries, and yet there is the same Lord; and there are different activities,... But [they] are performed by the very same spirit." (1 Cor. 12:4-6, 11) In fact, Paul linked the various congregational ministries with "sacred service."(Rom. 12:1, 6-8) Read 2nd Corinthians Chapter 8: 1-7 to get the complete sense of what Paul was saying to the Christians of his time: Corinth was noted for its wealth, luxury, and commerce. Some of the Christians there may have been relatively poor, yet, as a whole, the Christians no doubt were better off than the Macedonian Christians who were in "deep poverty." Yet, the Macedonians had contributed "beyond their actual ability." They had needed no prompting from Paul to contribute. Why they 'begged' Paul 'with entreaty' to have a share in this contribution! This was evidence that the Macedonian Christians truly "gave themselves to the Lord [in unreserved dedication] and to [Paul and his companions]," submitting to their theocratic direction. Conclusion: The example of the self-sacrificing Macedonians gave the Corinthians much food for thought. This example, that of the early Christians, and reading the scriptures, helps us devote our lives to God in all things.
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