that says to accept Jesus as your personal savior?
I cannot seem to find it anywhere. It is very important that I locate it. Any help you can give me will be appreciated
2007-10-11 15:34:51 · 21 answers · asked by Southern Apostolic 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hey Edge, does this mean that Satan is saved?
Jas 2:19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.
2007-10-11 15:44:39 · update #1
Hey Edge, what about this one?
Mar 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
That is what Jesus said.
2007-10-11 15:46:25 · update #2
Hey Edge,
You are right. He said you have to believe and be baptized to be saved. You said it yourself. These are the words of Jesus Christ. Maybe you are starting to understand. Unless of course you want to dispute with Him.
2007-10-11 16:04:06 · update #3
1 John 4:14-15 - "And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world. Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God." This scripture makes Jesus very personal to anyone who believes.
2007-10-11 15:45:37 · answer #1 · answered by Virginia B (John 16:33) 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Maybe the following?
Romans 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Edit:
Let's take your questions one at a time. Is Satan saved. The answer is obviously no. Yes Satan believes there is a God. He knows beyond a doubt there is. He has been in the throne room of God. Now ask yourself this. Does Satan confess Jesus is his Lord? I suggest the answer is no.
Now on to your baptism question. The verse to remind everyone is: Mark 16:16 "He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned". Now what does Jesus say here. He says if you believe and are baptized you are saved. What does He say about being damned. Does He say he that believeth not and is not baptized shall be damned? No. He says he that believeth not is damned. Nothing about baptism. So you must believe to be saved or not believe to be damned. If you do not believe and yet are baptized are you damned? According to this verse yes you are.
Actually I don't believe baptism plays a role in salvation. Baptism is an outward sign of an inward change. Do you think the thief on the cross went to Heaven? Was he baptized? Read Ephesians 2:8-9. It tells us it is by faith we are saved. Not works. Baptism is a work. Does the verse in Mark say he who believes and is not baptized will be damned? No. It only says he is believeth not is damned.
If you have any further questions please feel free to ask.
2007-10-11 22:38:13 · answer #2 · answered by Bible warrior 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It is a combination of many scriptures that tell you to do that. Not one particular one.
To properly understand why we say this, you must first properly understand "Jesus Christ," "personal" and "Savior."
Who is Jesus Christ? Many people will acknowledge Jesus Christ as a good man, great teacher, or even a prophet of God. These things are most definitely true of Jesus, but they do not define who He truly is. The Bible tells us that Jesus is God in the flesh, God become a human being (see John 1:1,14). God came to earth to teach us, heal us, correct us, forgive us - and die for us! Jesus Christ is God, the Creator, the sovereign Lord. Have you accepted this Jesus?
What is a Savior and why do we need a Savior? The Bible tells us that we have all sinned, we have all committed evil acts (Romans 3:10-18). As a result of our sin, we are worthy of God's anger and judgment. The only just punishment for sins committed against an infinite and eternal God is an infinite punishment (Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:11-15). That is why we need a Savior!
Jesus Christ came to earth and died in our place. Jesus' death, as God in the flesh, was an infinite payment for our sins (2 Corinthians 5:21). Jesus died to pay the penalty for our sins (Romans 5:8). Jesus paid the price so that we would not have to. Jesus' resurrection from the dead proved that His death was sufficient to pay the penalty for our sins. That is why Jesus is the one and only Savior (John 14:6; Acts 4:12)!
True Christianity is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Accepting Jesus as your personal Savior means placing your own personal faith and trust in Him.
2007-10-11 22:46:10 · answer #3 · answered by dreamdress2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are looking for those words in a scripture form, well that is not the way to do it.
Listen: Personal means: Jesus can be your savior! You personally. If you will let him come into your life. It will happen to you personally.
"Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved"
Jesus said, "I am the way the truth and the light"
He wants people to accept Him so He can personally be their Lord and Savior!
2007-10-11 22:46:34 · answer #4 · answered by emison21754 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life.
2007-10-11 22:50:38 · answer #5 · answered by Devoted1 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is a sort of idiom, in a way.
What Christians are doing actually is naming the result. And quite accurately I would say. I do not use the phrase often. I am not a street preacher or a pastor of a church. I am merely a guy who is online who knows stuff. And I try my hardest to communicate the stuff.
So don't take it too hard when you hear it. It is merely someone who hopes the best for you. And knowing Jesus through His Spirit is the best thing for any of us.
2007-10-11 22:49:06 · answer #6 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
John 1:12 says .........but as many as received Him, to them He gave the power to become the sons of God , even to them who believe on his name
to receive Him (Jesus) would be to accept him as your personal savior.
Romans 5:7 also talks of righteousness through Jesus Christ
2007-10-11 22:55:38 · answer #7 · answered by Melissa H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
John 3:16 should clear that up
2007-10-11 22:39:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Romans 10:9 " ....that if you confess with your mouth he Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved."
2007-10-11 23:17:50 · answer #9 · answered by Mercedes 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
John 3 would be the easiest for me to find... :-)
Jesus speaking to Nicodemus
16"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.
17For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.
18Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son.
2007-10-11 22:47:23 · answer #10 · answered by Pilgrim in the land of the lost 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋