What Precisely Must One Believe About Jesus?
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complete continuity in His ministry, which involves the affirmation
of the truth.
There is a body of truth that must be believed. And if you
don`t believe it, you`re not saved.
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Where does it end? If we are the ones who decide how much material is the
minimum one must believe, then the possibilities are practically limitless.
Many Are Not Crystal Clear on What Precisely Must Be Believed
Many evangelistic tracts and suggested presentations cover four points
which are thought must be believed before a person can be born again. Those four
points are: 1) we are all sinners, separated from God, 2) Jesus died on the cross for
our sins, 3) Jesus rose bodily from the dead, and 4) all who come to Jesus have
eternal life.
It is at the last point that confusion enters. Here are some of the popular
evangelistic invitations, means of coming to Christ, suggested today:
Invite Jesus into your life.
Give your life to Christ.
Submit yourself to His Lordship.
Deny yourself.
Follow Christ.
Receive Christ as your Lord and Savior.
Repent of your sins.
Be baptized for the remission of your sins.
Confess your sins.
Confess Christ publicly.
Commit your life to Christ.
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See note 7 above.