If you have entered Christ, then you are called to grow in grace and knowledge, as stated in 2 Peter 3:18. This growth is a lifelong process of becoming more like Christ in character, conduct, and faith.
However, if you haven’t yet obeyed Christ, the time to act is now. 2 Corinthians 6:2 urges, “Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” It’s not too late to make the decision to follow Christ.
To enter Christ, follow these steps:
- Hear the Gospel
- Romans 10:17 – “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
- John 8:32 – “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
- Believe the Gospel
- John 8:24 – “I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.”
- Mark 16:16 – “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.”
- Repent of Sins
- Luke 13:3, 5 – “I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.”
- Acts 2:38 – “Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”
- Confess Christ
- Matthew 10:32-33 – “Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.”
- Romans 10:10 – “For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”
- Be Baptized
- Acts 2:38 – “Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”
- 1 Peter 3:21 – “The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us…”
2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” Entering Christ means you become a new creation, transformed by His love and grace.
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