How to Get Saved

Breaking news! Just being "good" or doing the "right" thing will NOT get you into the kingdom of heaven. If you plan on getting to heaven then you must be saved by grace and you must be born again. You must be saved or you do not belong to HIM. Our Savior Jesus Christ, God's Son died on the cross for our sins and you must believe and receive Him in order to get to heaven. If you are not saved or are not sure if you are saved, then you need to read this! ​If you are saved you are saved forever and you strive to renew your relationship with God, daily. We are saved by faith and the grace of God by the blood of Jesus Christ (Yah-weh, Yeshua) Before you can be saved, you must believe with all your heart that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that He died for your sins.  Jesus is the only way to be saved.
Your Deliverance From Sin is By the Grace of God
​“The deliverance, by the grace of God, from eternal punishment for sin which is granted to those who accept by faith, God’s conditions of repentance and faith in the Lord Jesus. Salvation is available in Jesus alone (John 14:6; Acts 4:12) and is dependent, on God alone for provision, assurance, and security. Christ died for our sins..." Repentance is just an empty word, without any attendant convicting ministry of the Holy Spirit, that faith from God empowers, in the called out believer. Those who profess Christ without conviction of sin will be led to a false belief and not saved" (Chaim, The AbaloneKid).
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6
Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Acts 4:12
What You Need To Know About Getting Saved
​Repenting of your sins means you feel regret and are sorrowful for the sins you have committed and you ask the Lord to forgive you for sinning. You turn away from sin and spend your life striving to sin no more. Of course, there is no one without sin. Not even those who are saved, and if they say they do not sin, it is a lie. 
John the Baptist said he would baptize with water unto repentance.
I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: Matt. 3:1
"It is crucially important that we understand repentance is not a work we do to earn salvation. No one can repent and come to God unless God pulls that person to Himself

• No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. John 6:44.

Acts 11:18 indicates that repentance is something God gives—it is only possible because of His grace through faith God gives.

• When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life. Acts 11:18

All of salvation, including repentance and faith, is a result of God drawing us, opening our eyes, and changing our hearts.
God's long suffering leads us to REPENTANCE (2 Peter 3:9), as does His kindness (Romans 2:4)". 
Turning from sin is not the definition of repentance, but it is one of the results of genuine faith-based repentance, AFTER Salvation vests through the Lord Jesus Christ" (Chaim, The AbaloneKid).
Testify
Go and tell others how Christ has changed your life, show them how to get saved, pray and study with them.
When you receive Jesus as your savior you become children of God

• But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, John 1:12  

God loves you so much He sacrificed His only Son Jesus Christ-to save YOU.

• For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. John 3:16-17    

Jesus is the only way to God the Father-JESUS is the WAY, the TRUTH, and the LIFE

• Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6     

Through the sacrifice of Jesus we are forgiven our sins, we are free, and it is our duty to tell others about HIM

• Let it be known to you therefore, brothers, that through this man forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, and by him everyone who believes is freed from everything from which you could not be freed by the law of Moses. Acts 13:38-39    
•  For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Romans 1:16

• For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Romans 3:23    
• For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23     

You Must Confess Your Sins if You Want to be Saved
Confession must be made with your own mouth
If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 

• “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.” For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”Romans 10:9-13     

The Importance of Confession

• See The Importance of Confession
• Confess Your Sins Here

When you get saved you start fresh with a clean slate because you are a new creation

• Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.2 Corinthians 5:17    

 Get Baptized
After you have confessed your sins and asked the Lord to be  your Lord and savior you are save and ready to be baptized. Be sure to get baptized as soon as possible and make sure you are baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost -as soon as possible.

• About Baptism

Testify & Tell

• Tell others about Him (Jesus) and how He died for our sins, rose in three days and that He will return
• Share your story about how you got saved

The Word of Faith

• The word of faith-telling others about Jesus Christ

Once you hear the word of truth and believe in him you  are sealed with the Holy Spririt

• In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory. Ephesians 1:13-14 

How can God forgive you? You are saved by  the GRACE (undeserved favor) of God-It is a Gift

• For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9    

You will need to work out your salvation with fear and trembling

• Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, Philippians 2:12   

Once you are saved you are no longer dead and in debt in the eyes of God

• And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. Colossians 2:13-14    

You can obtain salvation only through our Lord Jesus Christ-He is the only way

• For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep we might live with him. 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10    

You have to change your ungodly ways to Godly ways and wait on Christ's return
Only by the Grace (undeserved favor) of God are you able to be saved and when you become saved you must change your life, give up on ungodly ways and wait for God to the coming of our savior Jesus Christ.

• For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.  Titus 2:11-14     

When you get saved you will love the Lord because He sent His only son to die for you-the ultimate sacrifice

• Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls. 1 Peter 1:8-9

God sent His only Son and sacrificed His only Son so that you can have everlasting life. Can you just walk away from His priceless gift?
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son that whoever believes on Him will be Saved! Read John 3:16
Accept Jesus Christ as your Savior.
Do it now. Do not wait until it is too late. If God comes tonight-will you be ready?
How to Get Saved
Getting saved is the single, biggest and most important decision you will ever make in your life. It is a commitment that you will be dedicated to living your life to the best of your ability in line with God's will.
You Must Believe

• Believe that Jesus Christ  is the Son of God who died as an atonement or sacrifice for your sins and rose in three days.

Pray for Forgiveness
Ask the Lord to forgive you of your sins, to have rule over your life, and to live inside you.
Dear Heavenly Father,
I come before you humbly and undeserving of your mercy and ask to be saved by your grace. I am sorry for my sins. I love you for sending your only son to die to save me from eternal death. I want you to be Lord over my life, to guide me, teach me all things, and to help me to walk in your will. Please forgive me of my sins. Please come and live inside my heart. In Jesus Christ's precious name I pray. Amen​
​What to do after you are saved
The first thing you need to do after getting saved is to get baptised. Step by step instructions about what you need to do after you get saved.

• What to do after you are saved​

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Memory Verse

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. John 3:16-17    

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Personal Note from Love the Lord First Ministries Owner: Rev. Penny Dean

Welcome to the family of our Lord Jesus Christ! If you just got saved then you are experiencing a host of Christ inspired emotions. These heartfelt feelings will stay with you, and in you, as long as you nurture them with prayer, bible study, telling others, and doing God's will. You will need to study, pray, and testify, every day to maintain this awesome feeling. Things will go awesome for you now if you stay in line with God's will, however, the devil had you in his clutches for quite awhile, he wont want to give up on you to easily. When you feel tempted to fall into your old habits and routines, you should pray and then rebuke them, bind them, and cast them out, in the name of Jesus Christ. Becoming a Christian is easy-maintaining a Christ like lifestyle is not always an easy task. Take each day one at a time and always start your day with a prayer and a short bible study or bible verse. Ask for forgiveness daily. Pray for one another. Stay close to God and He will stay close to you. 
Love Always,
Your friend in Christ
Rev. Penny Dean