Live The Word Ministries

"Whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved (Acts 2:21)".

"No man can come to me (Jesus), except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day (John 6:44)".

What does it mean to be saved?  I've heard people jeer at that word as it relates to becoming a Christian.  They will ask, "Saved from what"?

The answer is saved from Aionios Kelasis - eternal death.  The opposite of death is Aionios Zoe - eternal life.  There are two kingdoms in competition and war for the spirit part of you - the Kingdom of God and the kingdom of satan.  satan's counterfeit kingdom tries to lure you in by working through your five senses (hearing, seeing, feeling, tasting and touching).  His job is to destroy everything in your life and to keep you from the destiny God has for you which will bring abundance to everything you do.

A person is a servant to either God's kingdom or satan's downfall.  There are no other choices brought before man.  Choose today who you will serve.  The words below should be spoken directly to God as your heart accepts the life Jesus already provided to you by the atonement at the cross.  Just saying the words without a heart change will not make you saved.  You must believe what you are confessing to God.

Jesus:

I believe that you are the Son of God and I ask that you come into my life.  I receive You as Lord and Savior today.  I believe that You died on the cross for me and were raised from the dead.  Thank you for coming into my heart, giving me The Holy Spirit and leading my life.

Now, that you are a Child of God enter into His Word daily.  Try to spend at least one hour a day with Him whether in praise, prayer, or studying His Word.  As a new Christian, read the book of John first; then read Matthew, Mark, Luke and the Book of Acts.  Find a faith believing, Bible preaching church to fellowship with those who also "Live The Word."  If you find yourself slipping a bit, double up on The Word of God until you sense that you are in His presence of protection.  Remember you have a total of 66 books to study!

Your friend in Christ,

Betsy