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As important as baptism is, it is only a second step, after the first step of becoming a Christian.
ETERNAL LIFE IS GOD'S GIFT. Do I believe this? Yes No
"the free gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23)
"by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God" (Ephesians 2:8)
WE CANNOT EARN ETERNAL LIFE NOR DO WE DESERVE IT. This is because we are sinners. Have I admitted this? Yes No
"all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23)
"all we like sheep have gone astray; each of us has turned to his own way" (Isaiah 53:6)
"all our righteous deed are like filthy rags" (Isaiah 64:6)
CHRIST TOOK CARE OF OUR SIN - through His death and resurrection. Do I accept this? Yes No
"God demonstrates His own love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
"God is on one side and all the people on the other side, and Christ Jesus, Himself man, is between them to bring them together" (1 Timothy 2:5)
He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him" (2 Corinthians 5:21)
WE MUST RECEIVE GOD'S GIFT BY TRUSTING CHRIST. Have I done this? Yes No
"But as many as received Him to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name" (John 1:12)
If I were to die tonight, I know for sure that I would go to heaven. Yes No
If God were to ask me, "Why should I let you into my heaven?" I would say:
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