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God's word teaches that: A. All have sinned and deserve to die and go to Hell. B. Christ Jesus is God who for a short time left his place in Heaven and became born of a woman, lived a sinless life and died for us so that our trust in Him saves us. C. This trust results in a person's life changing (by the influence of the Spirit of God) so that this person becomes more like Christ. D. Christ Jesus paid for all our sins by dying, shedding His blood, and then rising from the grave and going back to Heaven. E. Unless we believe and accept this by faith on a personal basis, God does not save us. F. Belief is trusting that Christ died in our place and accepting Him as our Savior. JOHN 1:12 "..as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to those that believe on His name." JOHN 10:28 "...I have given them eternal life; and they shall never perish..." JOHN 3:16 "...For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
Remember that believing is more than a simple "head" knowledge. It is a trusting, repenting, and allowing God to change you to fit His mold. It is a commitment and an act of faith. Belief without action will not save. You must be willing to place your complete trust in Christ.
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