Salvation Part 2
Does Jesus really expect me to forgive people who have hurt me?
Yes.
Do we need to invite Christ into our lives?
Yes.
Does Jesus have to be Lord of everything in our lives?
Yes. If he isn't, you will eventually have to chose between him and whatever it is that you love so much.
Am I saved by being Baptized in Water?
No. But if you decide to get baptized in water, it is most likely that you are saved.
Then why should we get Baptized in Water?
Because the Bible tells us to and we need to make a public confession and a definite decision to follow Christ.
What does it mean to deny Christ?
It means to abandon the faith and pursue other Gods (false Gods).
Can't I keep my being Christian a secret?
The natural response to being saved is to want to tell everybody about God. If you are ashamed to be a Christian, you need to examine yourself to see if you really do believe.
If I don't speak in tongues, does that mean I haven't been Baptized in the Holy Spirit?
No.
What are the other signs of Baptism in the Holy Spirit?
Praising God, a transformed life, and other signs and manifestations.
How can I know whether I am saved or not?
Something within you will tell you that you are saved. You can know if you are right with God, especially if you do all that the Bible says.
Will good works save me?
Not by themselves. Doing good works does not cancel out the bad things we have done. For example, if you get a parking ticket, it doesn't matter how many times you park the car right after that, you still have to pay the parking ticket fine. If there is just one spot on your garment, it is dirty. The only way to get clean is to accept that Jesus has paid the price for your sins when he died on the cross.