Get filled with the evidence of the Holy Ghost. That is speaking with other tongues...for self-edification. Like on the day of Pentecost. it's still real today...and will help you when things are difficult.
What I have learned about Salvation in one year! by: Anonymous
I am a christian, and would of liked to have grown a little more in this walk. I have been saved for almost a year now. It is not a bed of roses, and there will be times of trial, and pain. People often think that Salvaton is a magic formula to erase pain, and they like to pray for instant gratification without having to do any work. It doesn't work that way! First of all, I am grateful that I am not where I was one year ago. Second, learn your authority, and use it! Satan is REAL!!! He hates you, and he seeks to wear out the saints! He uses tactics like condemnation, insecuruties, and old friends!!! Don't give him a place in your life. Salvation is free, and there are no works that you can do to ever earn it! Stop trying to work for your Salvation, and ask God to give you His Love for Him, and then you will want to serve Him. Not because you have too, but because you want too!Please fully recieve that you are not perfect, but He knows when you are trying. Ask God to give you a real true revelation of what what done on the cross for you through His Word. And when you mess up, please don't beat yourself up. Repent! Turn from the sin!!! Admit you are powerless, and GET BACK IN THE RACE!!!!!
wanting to be a light by: Anonymous
by giving uo old habits and sinful ways and letting god do work in you. and ask for help loving your neibors and everyone and helping people and tuning from your wicked ways
staying saved... by: Anonymous
This one can be rather touchy for some, but it's simple- you stay saved by staying on the Lord's path and in His word. Of course, Satan can't steal you away, but we all make the choice daily as to whether or not we will walk with the Lord or walk in sin.
The bible speaks of our walk with the Lord as "a race to be run" and continues until we've "reached the prize at the end"- or, in other words, heaven. While we've all sinned and made bad mistakes, the important thing is that learn your lesson by repenting and turning from old ways throughout the course of your walk with Him. The Lord's grace is always made available, but you can choose at any time to walk out of the Lord's grace- this is something a lot of people get confused about. Grace and Salvation are not the same. Salvation is based on your relationship with the Lord- either you have one or you don't, and again you make that choice on a daily basis. Grace is unmerited favor, which is conditional. The Lord's grace is not a license to continue in sin- if you sin, you walk out of grace (off the path) until you've made amends (come back on the path).
Ultimately,the Lord and you know where your heart is and that's what's most important. As long as you heed to the truth, you will "stay saved".
What next? by: Katherine Harms
The most natural thing for a new believer is to wonder what comes next. Even to wonder if salvation is permanent. Rest assured, it is. But just as you did not want to remain a newborn baby when you were physically born, you certainly do not want to remain a baby Christian. Do you remember doing something bad as a child and wondering if your mother would still love you? The same thing can happen in your new life of faith. If you are not growing up and maturing in the Christian life, you may find yourself doing things that will make you ask if God will keep you. Satan can never snatch you away from God, but he can certainly steal your joy and your confidence.
Don't let that happen. Find a church where you can worship and learn more about Christ. If you don't own a Bible, get one. Read your Bible. A good way to get started is to get a devotional guide, and most churches have them available for free. Or go online to www.dailytexts.org and buy one of their very inexpensive guides. The important thing is to feed your faith with spiritual food. Discover why God created you. Use the gifts he has given you in service to him.
Being saved is like meeting the best friend you will ever have. Get to know your best friend Jesus, and he will dispell your doubts and fears about staying saved. Blessings,
Katherine
Are you Saved? by: Karen
Hi Kristen,
It's an interesting question.
If you are a new believer, I can see how you might wonder about "staying saved".
Accepting the Lord into your heart as your savior means you've decided to turn your life over to God. It means you believe that Christ died for your sins and took the punishment that should've been yours.
Because of that amazing and wonderful gift, you are now going to live for Christ every day. That means you'll go around looking for ways to be a blessing, and you'll show love and kindness to people around you.
It means you're embracing the things that Christ teaches.
There are several theological viewpoints about becoming and staying saved. And I'm sure you will probably hear from some of our visitors, but here is my opinion.
While it's true that you are born again when you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, I believe the second very important component is that the proof of your decision has to come out in your life.
If you say you accept the Lord, but then act as the world acts, and live as the world lives, and nobody can tell that you are a Christian, then have you really accepted Christ?
Christianity is an individual journey. I'm sure you're just like me and every other human being. There are areas in your life that need changing. There are areas where only God can help you change.
I believe the Lord takes you step by step through the issues in your life that you need to face. This is a part of what it means to want to be a Christian and live for Christ.
I know God never expects you to be perfect, but He does expect you to be making progress.
Saying the sinners prayer is a great and wonderful first step, but letting God work in you so the world can see the proof of your decision is another issue entirely.
I strongly recommend you find a Christian church that will help you grow in your faith. Standing with people who can support you and help you grow is a tremendous blessing.
I also suggest you dig into God's Word so you can fill up your mind with all the amazing revelations that you'll find there.
