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| "How do I become a Christian?" First: You need to recognize GOD'S PURPOSE God wants you to have a full and meaningfull life, right now. (John 10:10) God wants you to spend eternity with Him in Heaven. (John 10:28) Second: You need to understand MAN'S PROBLEM We are all sinners by nature and by our own choice. (Romans 3:2-3) We all deserve hell, eternal seperation from God. (Romans 6:23) We cannot save ourselves. (Romans 9:16) Third: You need to understand GOD'S PROVISION Jesus took our death penalty on Himself. (I Peter 3:18) Jesus is the only one who can save us from our death penalty. (John 14:6) Fourth: You MUST RESPOND You must repent of your sin. (Acts 3:19) You must place your faith in Jesusl. (Ephesians 2:8-9) You must surrender the control of your life to Jesus. (Matthew 7:21) The following prayer, if prayed in sincere faith, will help you settle your sin problem with God, allowing you to receive eternal life: "Dear Jesus, I believe You are the Son of God, and that You died on the cross and were raised fromt he dead for my sin. Holy God, I have sinned against You and I ask You to please forgive me. I am willing to turn from my sins and trust you, giving You the control of my life. Thank You for saving me. In Jesus' name, Amen." |
| "Why should I be baptized?" The Bible gives us several reasons: • Jesus was baptized. (Matthew 3:13) • We are instructed to be baptized. (Acts 2:38) • Baptism is a testimony of one's belief in Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection. (Romans 6:3-4) • Baptism symbolizes our own death to sin and being raised to new life in Jesus. (Romans 6:6-7) |
| "Why shoud I join the First Baptist Church?" • To nurture and be nurtured. The Bible says the church is a family. FBC is committed to being a loving place for individuals and families. • To grow in relationship with God and others. The Bible says the church is a body. FBC is committed to help its members find their place in the body, equipping and encouraging them to achieve God's potential. • To live with real purpose. The Bible says the church is an army. FBC is committed to sharing the transforming Good News of Jesus Christ in Frederick and beyond. |
| "How do I join the First Baptist Church?" We would be delighted for you to join our church. Our pastor, Brother Charles, is available to talk with you about any of the following ways we receive people for membership: "I have trusted Christ, but I have not yet been baptized." We will welcome you into our church family upon your profession of faith in Christ and you request to be baptized. "I have trusted Christ and I have been scripturally baptized, and I am a member of another Baptist Church." We will welcome you into our church family by transfer of membership from your former church. "I have trusted Chirst and I have been scripturally baptized, but I am not a member of a Baptist Church (or I am not sure where my membership is)." It is possible you can join by statement. Brother Charles will be glad to talk with you personally. "I still have some questions." This isn't unusual. You are dealing with important spiritual decisions, so make sure you understand. Please feel free to call the church for an appointment with the pastor: (580) 335-2166. He will be pleased to help you with any of your questions. |
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