2007-01-30 14:06:19 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
To become a real Christian, we are told that we must HEAR the WORD in John 6:45, Jesus said, “It is written in the prophets, And they shall all be taught by God. Therefore everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to Me.” We are also told so in Romans 10:17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. We are told the we must BELIEVE in Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. We are also told so in Mark 16:16, Jesus said “He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.” and in John 5:24 "Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life. We are told that we must REPENT (or turn from sin) in Luke 13:3 I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish. Also in Acts 17:30 Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent. We are told to CONFESS CHRIST in Romans 10:9-10 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. We are also told in 1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. We are to be BAPTIZED according to Acts 2:38 Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” and Mark 16:16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. We are to CONTINUE to be FAITHFUL UNTIL DEATH according to Revelation 2:10c Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. We also know that Paul wrote in Romans 14:12 each of us shall give account of himself to God. It is important that we not ignore what is written, change what is written, or add to what is written in the New Testament which is our Christian Guide. Have a great day!
Eds
2007-01-30 14:10:39 · answer #1 · answered by Eds 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is easy. "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness". This is in the Bible, 1 John, 1:9
"I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No man comes to the Father, but through Me." - John 14:6.
"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him, shall not perish, but have everlasting life" - John 3:16
Tell God you are sorry. Accept the gift of His Son Jesus Christ. It is that simple!
2007-01-30 22:15:04 · answer #2 · answered by Chimichanga to go please!! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Repentance.
Friebrg Lexicon of NT Greek; ... 1) predominately of a religious and ethical change in the way one thinks about acts repent, change one's mind, be converted (Mat 3:2);
Thayer's Lexicon: to change one's mind for the better, heartily to amend with abhorrence of one's past sins:
Agree with God that you are a sinner:
Romans 3:10
as it is written, "THERE IS NONE RIGHTEOUS, NOT EVEN ONE;
Romans 3:23
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
Believe in Christ;
Mark 1:15
and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel."
Confess your repentance and new faith;
Mark 1:5
And all the country of Judea was going out to him, and all the people of Jerusalem; and they were being baptized by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins.
2007-01-30 22:15:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
1. knowing that you sinned and that sin is so bad.
2. regretting and feeling sorry about that.
3. confessing your sins to the Lord, and asking Him forgiveness.
4. Deciding not to return to sin by the grace of God.
If you are Catholic, go to the priest for the sacrament of confession.
2007-01-30 22:15:02 · answer #4 · answered by Serious 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Confessing with your mouth Jesus is Lord and believing in your heart that He died and rose from the dead---repenting of sin and putting your trust in Him. Believe and repent--and you are sealed with the Holy Spirit until the day of redemption- as Ephesians1 states.
Acts 10:43
All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name."
2007-01-30 22:10:15 · answer #5 · answered by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Ooooooo depends on whom you ask! If you ask a fundy, they will surely tell you to simply ask God to forgive you.
The Catholic church requires that you resolve to avoid committing that sin and that you are truly sorry for your sins. I mean, if you're into stealing and do not intend to stop, why mock God by asking for his forgiveness? Are you sorry? Do you sincerely intend to stop that act that is abhorent to the Lord? THEN you may ask God's forgiveness by receiving absolution FROM God THROUGH the priest in the name of Jesus. That reconciles your relationship with God -- for nothing impure can come before God -- and nothing impure can see God. Then small penance that the priest will give you is for your own benefit and will help to heal your relationship with your fellow members of the body of Christ.
If one part (of the body) suffers, every part suffers with it (1 Cor. 12:26); "...so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others". (Romans 12:5)
2007-01-30 22:28:30 · answer #6 · answered by The Carmelite 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, figure out what sin is.
Second, think about when a person can sin. Is it one year old, two, eight, ten, twenty?
Third, think about whether you have sinned.
Fourth, tell someone you are sorry.
Fifth, if you sin again is it forgiveness you seek or fifthgiveness?
2007-01-30 22:11:42 · answer #7 · answered by valcus43 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it really is so simple. jesus alreadypaid the price for EVERYTHING and ANYTHING you have done or will do in the future.god just ask us to believe on his son. dear lord jesus i know that i am a sinner, i believe that you died for my sins. right now i turn from my sins and open the door of my heart and life.i receive you as my personal lord and savior. thank you for saving me. amen.
2007-01-30 22:18:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Talk to God, anyway you want to. Ask him to forgive you your sins. Confess to Him your sins, but remember He will only forgive you if you forgive others.
2007-01-30 22:12:07 · answer #9 · answered by smokeyprine 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
" If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sin, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness". I Jn.1:9
2007-01-30 22:10:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋