I am a Christian because Jesus offered the free gift of salvation and eternal life. The only thing expected of me (a sinner) was to have faith in Jesus. That is all that was necessary. Eternal life is a free gift, freely offered, and freely received.
“I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can snatch them out of my hand.” John 10:28
As a Christian, I am totally forgiven, righteous, reconciled, redeemed, justified, sanctified, part of the body of Jesus, a citizen of heaven, and I have eternal life.
“Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved.” Acts 16:31
All we have to do is claim it and accept it. Jesus made it THAT easy for us. So I am a Christian because I want eternal life, and Jesus is my reality.
Apart from simple faith in the loving Savior, Jesus Christ, there can be no salvation. John 14:6. Jesus is enough for me.
There’s nothing we can do to be saved except accept Jesus. There’s nothing we can do to be lost with no hope of eternal life except decline the free gift of Jesus’s grace.
The only extreme unction you need is Jesus' promise of 'believe in me and you will be saved'. No priest, no sprinkling of water, no ceremony, just his promise.
Yeah,
But I ain't takin' no chances if there's a priest or fellow Catholic around to say the last rights.
Just in case.
Geno
W.C. Fields was asked why he was reading the bible while he was on his deathbed. He replied " I'm looking for loopholes" He was an underappreciated philosopher and savant.
mike r
Don't wish it were easier Wish you were better
Stab them in the taint, you can't put a tourniquet on that. Craig Douglas ECQC
I dont have a choice. . There is only one way to the Father and that is through Jesus Christ. If I am wong what do I loose? If I am right , I gain paradise forever. After I became a Christian, I noticed I was not missing out on any fun. Matter of fact, I have a bunch more money from not going to bars, seeing " friends" that wanted to borrow 10 bucks and would be back tomorrow with the money. Never saw most of them again. My wife was attracted to me cause I was a solid young guy in the Lord. I still hear form some of my old buddies. One is dead, one is so over weight he cant do anything and the rest I knew are very old looking compared to me. A Christian life is a very good one. I go to a bigger somewhat Pentacostal church. It is amazing how young every looks. Women I thought were in college till I find they have Highschool daughters. One lady , I thought was 40, she is 54. Guys, look younger too. Living a life for Christ is not just to serve God, it is a guide to live a good life and it shows . I was pulbearer this afternoon. My cousin Kurt. He did not live for the Lord . He was 67 . Alcholalic , diabetic, and lived like a wildcat. Nicest guy in the world when he got older though.
But the fruits of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,faithfulness, Gentleness and self control. Against such things there is no law. Galations 5: 22&23
When evolution fell apart for me I realized A Creator was necessary. After becoming a Creationist I read the Bible. It took a couple years and I accepted Jesus. The peace was overwhelming. Right then I knew what born again was all about.
That was forty-five years ago.
"Only Christ is the fullness of God's revelation." Everyday Hunter
Eternity, Omniscience, Omnipotence - powerful and awesome beyond description. Omnipresent Grace - offers the immense opportunity and sustenance. Faith - to grasp the opportunity, follow and strive. The Truth shall set you free.
The Lord showed me the way to Him, and He has been with me ever since, through hell and back, He was there, and remains there with me always. Hallelujah ! Praise the the Lord ! Amen.
Why, because it helps me maintain and keep my freedom, it’s helps me keep the agency and freedom to choose that god gave me. Lastly it keeps my family together, in particular my marriage. Been divorced before and it only takes one of 2 party’s to destroy a family. If I am told tomorrow it’s all Santa Claus. I change nothing
