Salvation
Taking the step of faith to follow Jesus Christ is the greatest step you will ever take. It’s the one action that will allow you to experience new opportunities and gain a new perspective on life and what God has in store for you.
In John 10:10 Jesus said,
“...I have come that they may have life and have it abundantly.”
That abundant life began the moment you stepped over the line of faith. But that is just the beginning. You’ve taken the first step; now what? The Next Steps page will give you an idea of what’s next, and tell you what the Bible, God’s Word, says about each step.
You may still have questions about your decision. You may even have doubts. That’s okay. But don’t let those questions or doubts stop you from moving forward. Use those things to fuel your walk and continue to experience the abundant life one step at a time.
In John 10:10 Jesus said,
“...I have come that they may have life and have it abundantly.”
That abundant life began the moment you stepped over the line of faith. But that is just the beginning. You’ve taken the first step; now what? The Next Steps page will give you an idea of what’s next, and tell you what the Bible, God’s Word, says about each step.
You may still have questions about your decision. You may even have doubts. That’s okay. But don’t let those questions or doubts stop you from moving forward. Use those things to fuel your walk and continue to experience the abundant life one step at a time.
ABC's of Salvation
for Children
As the parent and or guardian, to walk through the ABCs of salvation with them. This will help you gauge the understanding your child has about salvation.
A- Admit
Does your child understand the concept of sin and that everyone has sin? Do they understand that everyone needs salvation? Admitting they have Sin and need Jesus is step one as it shows an understanding of repentance! (Rom. 3:23), (Rom. 3:10- 18), (Rom. 6:23).
B- Believe
Believe in Jesus Christ as God’s Son and receive Jesus’ gift of forgiveness from sin. God loves each of us. God offers us salvation. Although we have done nothing to deserve His love, He wants to have a relationship with us! Believing is step two as it shows and understanding of Grace - “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).
C- Confess
Confess your faith in Jesus Christ as Savior to both Him and to others is step three, it shows a clear understanding of both repentance and grace and that Christ is the answer! “If you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved” (Rom. 10:9-10)
A- Admit
Does your child understand the concept of sin and that everyone has sin? Do they understand that everyone needs salvation? Admitting they have Sin and need Jesus is step one as it shows an understanding of repentance! (Rom. 3:23), (Rom. 3:10- 18), (Rom. 6:23).
B- Believe
Believe in Jesus Christ as God’s Son and receive Jesus’ gift of forgiveness from sin. God loves each of us. God offers us salvation. Although we have done nothing to deserve His love, He wants to have a relationship with us! Believing is step two as it shows and understanding of Grace - “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).
C- Confess
Confess your faith in Jesus Christ as Savior to both Him and to others is step three, it shows a clear understanding of both repentance and grace and that Christ is the answer! “If you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved” (Rom. 10:9-10)
Knowing God
Created for a Relationship
You were created to have a relationship with God, and God desperately wants to have a relationship with you. God desires that we would look to him for our purpose, our direction, our provision and for our joy and fulfillment.
“This is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.”
John 17:3
Just like any relationship, you need to invest into it to see growth. Prayer, Reading God's word, fasting and listening to the Holy Spirit are all ways to know God on a deeper level, to hear from Him and walk in His power.
Four Disciplines
As a Christian we believe that there is four disciplines for spiritual growth.
Reading & studying the Bible, prayer and fasting, tithing and Biblical Community.
Reading & studying the Bible, prayer and fasting, tithing and Biblical Community.
1. Reading & Studying the Bible
Reading God's inspired words is one of the best ways to understand who God is and what his plan is for your life. Simply by reading the Bible 10 minutes a day, God can speak into your own life in ways you have never experienced.
“All Scripture is God-breathed, providing hope, direction and meaning to life.”
2 Timothy 3:16 (NLT)
“All Scripture is God-breathed, providing hope, direction and meaning to life.”
2 Timothy 3:16 (NLT)
2. Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is a part of the Trinity that is given to us as Christians so that we can know truth, hear from God and live with boldness and power. Because of the Holy Spirit, the early church was able to teach people about Jesus with boldness and the church greatly expanded because of it. That same spirit is available to all those who believe in Christ in order to bring glory to God.
"But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you."
John 14:26
"But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you."
John 14:26
3. Prayer
Prayer is your direct line of communication with God. Prayer is a powerful tool that allows us to communicate directly with the creator of the universe! Jesus set the example by praying often in order to align himself with the Fathers will.
“Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.” Phillipians 4:6
“Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.” Phillipians 4:6
4. Fasting
Fasting is all about taking our eyes off of physical things that consume much of our time and attention and instead turning that attention to focusing on God. Fasting has gone on for thousands of years and is simply the act of giving up something for a period of time in order to devote your focus and time on God. We encourage people to resource themselves on this topic before they attempt to participate in a fast.
Recommended Reads
Fasting by Jentezen Franklin
Jentezen Franklin explains the spiritual power of fasting and offers a deeper understanding of God’s plan for fasting and the benefits available to those who participate. The book contains inspiring and practical information that readers need to know in order to access the power of biblical fasting. Those who seek God through fasting can expect tremendous rewards for their personal lives as well as for the church.
Daniel Plan by Rick Warren
With support from medical and fitness experts, Pastor Rick Warren and thousands of people from his congregation started on a journey to transform their own lives. It’s called The Daniel Plan and it works for on simple reason: God designed your body to be healthy and He provided everything you need to thrive and live an abundant life.