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Check Yourself
But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect. -
1 Peter 3:15
Because my job always involves traveling, I do have a good communication with people of different cultures. At one of such occasion a lady asked me this question, "How did you become a Christian?" If I were to pose that question to you, how would you respond? Could you provide a clear biblical answer? Perhaps its time for you to make sure you understand the basics of salvation. Not so you can answer a reporter's question, but so you can know for sure that you have indeed become a child of God.
Dear friends, If saved then let's renew these questions and if not, let's ask our self these questions: Have I recognized that I've committed sin against God? Romans 3:23 says we have all sinned and have fallen short of God’s perfect standard. It's because of our sin that salvation is so vital. We need to be forgiven. Have I acknowledged that Christ died on the cross to pay the penalty for my sin, and have I asked Him to be my personal Savior? (Romans 10:9-10). Salvation is not a matter of trying to live like Jesus or believing that He was a good man. It's accepting as a gift what He did for us. Finally do I desire to live a way that pleases Christ? This gives evidence that our faith in Him is genuine (1 John 2:3-6).
So dear friends, let's get ready to answer the most important question "Do you know you are saved?"
"I know I'm a sinner and Christ is my need |
