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 God is Good, All the Time

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Pastor’s how to know for sure that you're going to Heaven:

1. Admit that you are a sinner.

   Romans 3:23 says, “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.”

2.  Know that there is a penalty for sin.

    Romans 6:23 tells us, “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

3.  Know that God loves you just the way you are.

    Romans 5:8 assures us, “But God commnendeth his love towards us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”

4.  Call on Jesus to save you.

    Romans 10:13 says, “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

Additional Reading on the Christian life and beliefs:

Christianity focuses on the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.  It is the belief that God created the world so that we might live in relationship with God and with all that God created. However, the good world that God created was marred by evil or the devil. The Bible attributes this, in part, to human frailty and sin. In his life and teachings Jesus showed how we ought to live.  He summed this up as ‘Loving God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength’ and ‘Loving your neighbor as yourself’. Having perfectly lived such a life, Jesus demonstrated the full extent of his love by laying down his life on the cross, thus securing our salvation. Christians believe that God raised Jesus from the dead and that he now forgives all those who turn from evil and turn to Jesus in faith.  Christians believe that God’s Spirit empowers them to live in a kind and peace loving way. Most Christians throughout history have believed that Jesus is both fully God and fully human. Christians use the term Trinity, meaning that there is one God who exists in three persons: The Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Once you become a Christian, God will not solve all of your problems.  The Christian life is not always easy! You will still face ups and downs, challenges and joys. You will have problems and troubles to overcome, but the bible offers encouragement (1 Peter 4:12-13).  At times we experience tragedy, pain and loss in life. This is not always a result of sin,but rather, for a greater purpose that we may not understand immediately. We may never understand, but we can trust God in these difficult times, and know he has a purpose (1 Peter 1:6-7).

Also, becoming a Christian does not mean giving up all fun and following a life of rules.  A joyless existence of mere rule-following is not true Christianity and the abundant life God intends for you. Rather, this describes a man-made experience of legalism. God has amazing adventures planned for you (Romans 14:16-18 and 1 Corinthians 2:9).  God created all of the good, wholesome, enjoyable, and fun things we have on this earth as a blessing for us to enjoy. The key is not holding on to these earthly things too tightly. We should grasp and enjoy our blessings with our palms held open and tilted up (Job 1:21).

The idea of godly meekness involves having strength and courage, but the kind of strength that is submitted to God's control. True humility recognizes complete dependence upon God and knows we have no goodness except that which is found in Christ.  Sometimes our love for God and our fellow Christians, and obedience to God's Word compel us to speak words that may hurt someone's feelings or offend them (Ephesians 4:14-15 and Proverbs 27:6).

Christians are not loving, perfect people. But being prepared to meet the imperfections and failures of your new family in Christ can spare you future pain and disillusionment. Although Christians strive to be like Christ, we will never obtain complete sanctification until we stand before the Lord. In fact, God uses our imperfections to "grow us" in the faith. If not, there would be no need to forgive one another (Colossians 3:13 and Philippians 3:12-13).

As a Christian, you may have to break off some of the unhealthy relationships you have had with people from your past life of sin. At least for awhile you may need to do this until you are strong enough to resist the temptations of your old lifestyle.  However, Jesus made it his mission to associate with sinners as an example for us to do the same. We would not be able to attract those who need a Savior, if we don't build relationships with them (1 Corinthians 9:22-23).

As a new Christian you may feel very close to God. Your eyes have just been opened to a brand new, exciting life with God. However, you should be prepared for dry seasons in your walk with God. They are bound to come. A life-long walk of faith requires trust and commitment even when you don't feel close to God (Psalm 63:1 and Psalm 42:1-3).

Christian Beliefs:

There is only one God (Isaiah 43:10; 44:6, 8; John 17:3; 1 Corinthians 8:5-6; Galatians 4:8-9).

God is three in one or a Trinity (Matthew 3:16-17, 28:19; John 14:16-17; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Acts 2:32-33, John 10:30,17:11, 21; 1 Peter 1:2).

God is omniscient or "knows all things" (Acts 15:18; 1 John 3:20).

God is omnipotent or "all powerful" (Psalm 115:3; Revelation 19:6).

God is omnipresent or "present everywhere" (Jeremiah 23:23, 24; Psalm 139).

God is sovereign (Zechariah 9:14; 1 Timothy 6:15-16).

God is holy (1 Peter 1:15).

God is just or "righteous" (Psalm 19:9, 116:5, 145:17; Jeremiah 12:1).

God is love (1 John 4:8).

God is true (Romans 3:4; John 14:6).

God is spirit (John 4:24).

God is the creator of everything that exists (Genesis 1:1; Isaiah 44:24).

God is infinite and eternal. He has always been God (Psalm 90:2; Genesis 21:33; Acts 17:24).

God is immutable. He does not change (James 1:17; Malachi 3:6; Isaiah 46:9-10).

The Holy Spirit is God (Acts 5:3-4; 1 Corinthians 2:11-12; 2 Corinthians 13:14).

Jesus Christ is God (John 1:1, 14, 10:30-33, 20:28; Colossians 2:9; Philippians 2:5-8; Hebrews 1:8).

Jesus became a man (Philippians 2:1-11).

Jesus is fully God and fully man (Colossians 2:9; 1 Timothy 2:5; Hebrews 4:15; 2 Corinthians 5:21).

Jesus was sinless (1 Peter 2:22; Hebrews 4:15).

Jesus is the only way to God the Father (John 14:6; Matthew 11:27; Luke 10:22).

Man was created by God in the image of God (Genesis 1:26-27).

All people have sinned (Romans 3:23, 5:12).

Death came into the world through Adam's sin (Romans 5:12-15).

Sin separates us from God (Isaiah 59:2).

Jesus died for the sins of each and every person in the world (1 John 2:2; 2 Corinthians 5:14; 1 Peter 2:24).

Jesus' death was a substitutionary sacrifice. He died and paid the price for our sins, so that we might live. (1 Peter 2:24; Matthew 20:28; Mark 10:45).

Jesus resurrected from the dead in physical form (John 2:19-21).

Salvation is a free gift of God (Romans 4:5, 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; 1 John 1:8-10).

The Bible is the "inspired" or "God-breathed," Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21).

Those who reject Jesus Christ will go to hell forever after they die (Revelation 20:11-15, 21:8).

Those who accept Jesus Christ will live for eternity with him after they die (John 11:25, 26; 2 Corinthians 5:6).

Hell is a place of punishment (Matthew 25:41, 46; Revelation 19:20).

Hell is eternal (Matthew 25:46).

There will be a rapture of the church (Matthew 24:30-36, 40-41; John 14:1-3; 1 Corinthians 15:51-52; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12).

Jesus will return to the earth (Acts 1:11).

Christians will be raised from the dead when Jesus returns (1 Thessalonians 4:14-17).

There will be a final judgment (Hebrews 9:27; 2 Peter 3:7).

Satan will be thrown into the lake of fire (Revelation 20:10).

God will create a new heaven and a new earth (2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21:1)