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SALVATION
| Q: | What is salvation and why get saved? | | A: | We believe in hell and eternal retribution. The one who physically dies in his sins
without Christ is hopelessly and eternally lost (Revelation 19:20). Salvation is redemption from eternal damnation and restoration
back to God (Mark 16:16). We believe man is a created being made in the likeness and image of God, but through Adam's transgression
and fall, sin came into the world. "All have sinned and come short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23). | | Q: | How do I get saved? | | A: | We believe man's first step toward
salvation is godly sorrow that worketh repentance. The new birth (being born-again) is necessary to all men, and when fulfilled
produces eternal life (II Corinthians 7:10). We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that He was born of a virgin,
was crucified, died, was buried, and on the third day He arose from the dead and ascended on high where He took His seat at
the right hand of God the Father Almighty until His enemies become His footstool (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). | | Q: | Do I need to be baptized? | | A: | We believe in water baptism by immersion, which is a direct commandment of Jesus and is for Believers only.
(Acts 2:38; Acts 16:33; Matthew 28:19) | | Q: | Now
that I'm saved, what's next? | | A: | We believe the Bible teaches that without Holiness no
man shall see the Lord. The doctrine of Sanctification is a definite, yet progressive work of grace (Hebrews 12:14).
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Prayer of Salvation Heavenly Father, I come to You in the Name of Your Son
Jesus Christ. You said in Your Word that whosoever shall call upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved (Romans 10:13). Father,
I am calling on Jesus right now. I believe He died on the cross for my sins, that He was raised from the dead on the third
day, and He's alive right now. Lord Jesus, I am asking You now, come into my heart. Live Your life in me and through me. I
repent of my sins and surrender myself totally and completely to You. Heavenly Father, by faith I now confess Jesus Christ
as my new Lord and Savior from this day forward, I dedicate my life to serving Him.
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