Phil, Put your full faith and trust in Christ. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Believe in Him, trust Him, His word is forever. He can't and won't break a promise to us. Confess your sins aloud (just to yourself).
As Dr. Stanley says, we know we may commit the same sins again. Not a big deal. Recognize when we do, ask for forgiveness, it is granted.
The apostle Paul told his jailer, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household” (Acts 16:31). That Philippian man and all those under his care accepted the invitation and joined God’s family. Saving faith has three elements: knowledge, conviction, and trust. Today, let’s look at the knowledge component. To believe in Jesus as our Savior, we need to know who He is, what He accomplished, and why it was necessary.
Who is Jesus? He is deity—God the Son. Jesus set aside His divine rights, took on human form, and dwelled on earth (Philippians 2:6-7).
What did He accomplish? Jesus lived a perfect life, which qualified Him to be our substitute: His death on the cross made a way for us to be forgiven and experience peace with God.
Why did He have to die? We could not save ourselves, since our “good deeds” are all marred by our sinful nature—also known as the “flesh.” However, when we trust in Christ’s atoning work on our behalf, we become a member of His family.
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At The Very Least, I am looking at a few centeries in Pergatory.
If I'm lucky.
Phil, Put your full faith and trust in Christ. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Believe in Him, trust Him, His word is forever. He can't and won't break a promise to us. Confess your sins aloud (just to yourself).
As Dr. Stanley says, we know we may commit the same sins again. Not a big deal. Recognize when we do, ask for forgiveness, it is granted.
Below from Dr.Charles Stanley InTouch Ministries.
https://www.intouchuk.org/read/daily-devotions/what-it-means-to-believe-in-jesus-2
John 3:16-18
The apostle Paul told his jailer, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household” (Acts 16:31). That Philippian man and all those under his care accepted the invitation and joined God’s family. Saving faith has three elements: knowledge, conviction, and trust. Today, let’s look at the knowledge component. To believe in Jesus as our Savior, we need to know who He is, what He accomplished, and why it was necessary.
Who is Jesus? He is deity—God the Son. Jesus set aside His divine rights, took on human form, and dwelled on earth (Philippians 2:6-7).
What did He accomplish? Jesus lived a perfect life, which qualified Him to be our substitute: His death on the cross made a way for us to be forgiven and experience peace with God.
Why did He have to die? We could not save ourselves, since our “good deeds” are all marred by our sinful nature—also known as the “flesh.” However, when we trust in Christ’s atoning work on our behalf, we become a member of His family.
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