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NASB | Acts 16:1 Paul came also to Derbe and to Lystra. And a disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer, but his father was a Greek, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 16:1 Now Paul traveled to Derbe and also to Lystra. A disciple named Timothy was there, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer [in Christ], however, his father was a Greek. |
Bible Question:
Does a person who wants to be a christian who has sinned tremendously just ask God for his forgiveness and then move on to be a christian or should that person be baptized and ask God for him to save ones life? |
Bible Answer: Greetings gsuslentme, 1John 1:9 tells us that if we confess our sins, He who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and cleanse us from ALL unrighteousness. Romans 10:9 again tells us "if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved!" None of us deserve His grace and mercy, we are all sinners, and any one sin is just as bad as any other sin. For example the sin of lying is just as bad as the sin of murder. I don't know what your "tremendous" sin is but I can assure you that in God's eyes it is no worse than mine. So no matter what your "tremendous" sin our God is a merciful and gracious God and if you ask He will forgive. We are so blessed that He does not deal with us according to our sins nor repay us for our iniquities (v10). When we ask Him for forgiveness for our sins He tells us in Psa 103:12 that he will remove our transgressions from us as far as the east is from the west, and then in Heb 8:12 He tells us that He will remember our sins no more. When you ask for forgiveness for your sins with Jesus it is as if they had never taken place. They have been totally wiped away. Eph 2:8 tells us that by grace we have been saved through faith, and this is not our own doing; it is a gift from God. In John 3:16 He give us the promise that who ever believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.So the answer to your question is Yes. All you do is ask for God's forgiveness and proclaim that you believe and you don't move on to be a Christian - you ARE a Christian! If you want to be forgiven and turn you life to God I ask you to say this prayer "Oh, God, I know I am a sinner. Right now I repent and ask for forgivenness for all my sins. I believe that Jesus Christ died for my sins, rose from the grave, and is alive forever. I open the door to my heart and life and I receive Jesus Christ as my Savior. I want to follow Him as Lord of my life. Thank you for saving me. Amen" It is that simple. As for your question about baptism. Getting baptized does not save one's life. You are only saved when you pray a prayer similar to the one above. Baptism is a physical act that one can (and should) do. It symbolizes the cleansing away of the sins. The water symbolizes washing away the "dirtiness of sin". If you have any questions at all please do not hesitate to ask. May God Bless you in the journey you are about to begin. prayon |
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