Welcome to Our Education Page!
Thank you for taking the step to learn more about how you can give your life to Jesus. On the homepage, we shared a heartfelt message about the love of Jesus and the importance of accepting Jesus as your Lord and Savior. Here, we will dive deeper into the steps of becoming born again and how you can begin your journey of faith with Jesus Christ.
We will also explore the powerful baptism in the Holy Spirit, a gift Jesus promised to empower us in our faith walk. If you are ready, let's take this exciting next step together as you grow in your faith and discover all that God has for your life!
How to Accept Jesus as Your Lord and Savior
If you have felt the gentle pull of the Holy Spirit on your heart today and you are ready to give your life to Jesus, I want to guide you through this beautiful and life-changing decision. Becoming born again is about surrendering your life to Jesus and accepting the grace Jesus offers through His sacrifice on the cross.
Here is How You Can Make That Decision:
1. Acknowledge Your Need for Jesus
The Bible says in Romans 3:23, "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." We all need Jesus because none of us are flawless. Our sin separates us from God, but Jesus came to bridge that gap.
2. Believe in Jesus and His Sacrifice
In John 14:6, Jesus says, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." Jesus died for your sins, and Jesus rose again so that you could have eternal life. Jesus is the only way to the Heavenly Father.
3. Confess Your Sins and Repent
In 1 John 1:9, the Bible. assures us that, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." Repentance means turning away from your old life and choosing to follow Jesus with a pure heart. It means deciding to turn away from having a self-centered life and turning toward living a Jesus-centered life from the bottom of your heart.
4. Invite Jesus into Your Heart
Revelation 3:20 says, "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in. . ." Jesus is knocking at the door of your heart, and Jesus is waiting for you to invite Him in. All you need to do is open your heart and allow Him to take His rightful place as Lord of your life.
5. Here is a Simple Prayer to Help You Begin:
"Jesus, I believe that You are the Son of God. I believe You died on the cross for my sins and rose again to give me eternal life. I ask You to forgive me for my sins and come into my heart. You are my Lord and Savior. Thank You for loving me and giving me a fresh start. I want to follow you, Jesus, all the days of my life. In Your Name, Amen."
What's Next?
a. Know Without a Doubt that You Are in the Family of Jesus Christ
In Romans 10:9-10, it says "If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." If you prayed that prayer sincerely in faith, you are now a new creation in Christ!
b. Begin Your Journey with Jesus
This is just the beginning of your relationship with Jesus. Now, it is important to grow in your faith. Read the Bible, pray every day, and find a community of believers to encourage and support you in your walk with Christ. A great place to begin your Bible study is the book of John (the 4th book in the New Testament). The book of John will help you understand the love and life of Jesus.
c. Get Baptized
Water baptism is a public declaration of your faith in Jesus (Acts 2:38; Matthew 28:19). Jesus Himself was baptized, and He calls us to be baptized as well. Mark 16:16 says, "Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved." If you are ready, pray, research, and find a church where you can be baptized and declare your new life in Christ!
d. You are Loved, You are Chosen
As you begin this new journey, remember, God's love for you is unshakable. You are not alone. The Holy Spirit will guide you, and God's promises are true. Your life has purpose, and you are God's beloved child. God bless you, and welcome to the family of God! If you have questions or concerns, let us know. We are here to support you on your journey. We’d love to hear from you! You can reach us anytime through the Home page, Contact page, or directly by emailing us at cheri@cheribu.com.
The Baptism in the Holy Spirit: A Gift for Every Believer
As you begin your journey with Jesus, I want to encourage you to learn more about the "Baptism in the Holy Spirit" - a powerful gift that Jesus Himself promised every believer. Jesus taught about the baptism of the Holy Spirit in Acts 1:4-5, where He said, "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit." This baptism is a promise to empower you to live the Christian life and to share the Gospel with boldness.
In Acts 2:1-4, on the Day of Pentecost, the disciples received this baptism, and the Holy Spirit came upon them, filling them with power. They spoke in other tongues and boldly proclaimed the message of Jesus. "All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them." (Acts 2:4)
The Apostle Paul also emphasizes the importance of this baptism. In Acts 19:1-6, Paul encounters believers who had not received the Holy Spirit, and after he prayed for them, they were baptized in the Holy Spirit and began to speak in tongues and prophesy. Paul later teaches in 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 that the Holy Spirit gives believers spiritual gifts to edify the body of Christ.
The baptism in the Holy Spirit is not just a one-time event, but an ongoing experience that empowers you to live the victorious Christian life. Jesus promised in John 14:16-17 that the Holy Spirit would be our Comforter, Helper, and Guide, dwelling inside us and leading us into all truth.
If you have accepted Jesus into your life, I encourage you to seek this powerful baptism in the Holy Spirit. It will strengthen your faith, help you grow in the gifts of the Spirit, and enable you to walk in the fullness of God's divine power.
