Knowing a lot about a sport and "talking the game" doesn't make you a member of a team. The same is true in becoming a Christian. It takes more than just knowing about Jesus Christ; it requires a total commitment by faith in Him.
Faith Is Not:
Just knowing the facts. | "You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that - and shudder." - James 2:19 |
Just an emotional experience. | Raising your hand or repeating a prayer is not enough. |
Faith Is:
Repenting. Turning to God from sin. | "Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret..." - 2 Corinthians 7:10a |
Receiving Jesus Christ. Trusting in Christ alone for salvation. | "Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God...." - John 1:12 |
Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life." - John 5:24. To make sure we are making the right call, let's look at the...