how do i introduce the lord into my life?
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salvation
BAPTISM
discipleship
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
- 2 Corinthians 5:17
SAL·VA·TION
noun
1. Preservation or deliverance from harm, ruin, or loss.
God’s Word is all about helping people know the life that is available to them through a personal relationship with Jesus. It is about choosing life over death, blessing over cursing. Sounds like a “no brainer”, doesn’t it? You can have this life by saying a simple prayer…“Jesus, come into my heart. I believe that you rose from the dead so that I can live again. I make you the Lord of my life.”
2. Deliverance from sin and its consequences brought about by faith in Christ.
If you prayed that prayer and meant it from your heart, God’s life is Generated in your spirit and He sees you as a NEW CREATION. Congratulations! You have made the most important decision of your life.
...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
BAP·TISM
noun
1. An act of obedience
The bible clearly teaches that Baptism is the first step of obedience after making a commitment to Christ. Baptism allows the believer to communicate to the world a heart felt declaration to be a follower of Christ.
2. Represents ...
An outward act of inward change that has happened in an individual's heart. If you have already accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, the next step for you would be to proclaim your faith through water baptism. We at GLC, will provide you Biblical teaching about this sacrament and help you take this next very important step in your faith journey.
So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
- John 8:31–38
DIS·CI·PLE·SHIP
noun
1. A follower of or a student of Christ
At this stage you are in the beginning of an exciting journey in Christ. At GLC we will equip you through the Word of God to be a follower of Christ, of knowing Him intimately and then serving Him by using your talents and helping others to be His followers.