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“What
is so important about Christianity? Why should I change
my life? Can becoming a born again Christian really make
a difference in me?” These are all questions that
many people have today. Deciding whether or not to become
“born again”, or “reborn” through Jesus,
is the single most important decision you will ever make throughout
your life here on earth.
Firstly,
“what does ‘born again’ mean?” Born
again means that you are made a new creation in Christ Jesus.
When you accept Jesus into your heart, when you accept Him
as Lord and ask for His forgiveness (for Jesus is the Son of
God, and only through him can you reach God the Father) you’re
literally given a new spirit man, and your old one is no more. “Therefore
if any man (or woman) be in Christ, he/she is a new creature
(creation); old things are passed away; behold all things are
become new.” (II Corinthians 5:17) You
may not feel any different, however you have become a partaker
of eternal life!
So
“why is it important to become born again?” It
is critical to become born again because if you are not reborn
in Christ, you will not see heaven. There is a heaven, and
there is a hell, you must understand that. If you have not
acknowledged and accepted Jesus as Lord, if you have not asked
for forgiveness for your sins, if you reject Christ, you will
see hell, eternal torment. Hell is complete separation from
God. God is love, God is joy. Can you imagine not even having
the capacity to be happy ever again? In hell, you will not
be capable to feel joy for anything. Hell will be a very lonely
and eternally depressing place.
Christianity
provides the most reasonable explanation for the world and
life that’s
upon it. We humans were the ones who failed God, God didn’t
fail us. We chose to rebel against God by sinning (Adam & Eve)
and because of that sin we have alienated ourselves from God.
Now because of our sin our lives feel restless and unmeaningfull.
We’re constantly seeking the meaning of life, which is
really just a way back to God. The only way back to life (eternal
life) is by God. Why? Simply because God does something for
us that we cannot do for ourselves: He forgives us. That is
why we must ask for his forgiveness. We must repent for our
rebellion and accept God’s forgiveness in Christ Jesus.
This is the very reason that Jesus died as our substitute,
so that we may be forgiven and saved.
“Why
have others refused Christianity?” There are many reasons.
The hearts of some have been deceived; they're
eyes have become blind to the truth because of the evil workings
in this world. Many
have refused Christianity because they are simply uneducated.
I’ve
asked others if they believe in God, Jesus, and the Bible
and they say “No. It’s just a made up story.” Then
I ask “have you read the Bible for yourself?”
Then answer is many times “no.” How can one
not believe in God, Jesus, or the Bible and its teachings,
when they haven’t
even checked out its claims nor have any proof to contradict
them? Deception, lack of knowledge or understanding,
the unwillingness to have or walk by faith, the unwillingness
to accept the truth and the unwillingness to test their current
beliefs are reasons some reject Christianity.
Many
won’t accept the Bible as truth because they love living
a life of sin. They lust for the sinful things of this world
and are in bondage by Satan. Many have
been mislead into false religions. Any religion on earth can
be studied through its forms and functions. There are similarities
in worship and rituals in many religions. There are many similarities
in expressions of meaning and value in many religions. This
does not mean that all religions are of equal value. This does
not mean that there are many paths to the same God. Remember
that anything that is original can be copied. Satan wants to
keep us in bondage to sin, and separate us from God. To trick
you and keep you trapped in a false religion on earth until
you die is his goal.
“How
do I become born again in Christ Jesus?” The Bible
says to first repent for our sins and believe in Jesus Christ,
the Son of God. This is simply done by prayer (in faith).
(Click the link at the bottom for a prayer of Salvation)
Consider
your afterlife very carefully. Is taking the chance of not
accepting Jesus worth it? How would you feel, when you die,
if you got to the gates of Heaven, but were refused entry?
Take a stand, refuse sin, and accept Jesus into your heart.
For those who live their life righteously, great will be
their reward in Heaven. However for those who have lived
in sin, great will be their punishment. Finally remember,
God is big enough to forgive any sin! Surrender the things
of the past, and start your journey on the path to eternal
life today!
To
accept Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior please
click here.
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