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A Basic Study on How a Person can Become a Christian
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The Very Basic
Way to Heaven
© 2005 Bruce Allen Klein
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The Very Basic Way to Heaven
First, one must become a Christian. HOW?
Step #1, Who is Jesus?
Who is Jesus? Is Jesus God? The Bible says Jesus is God
"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6
"Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;" Titus
"And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life." 1 John 5:20
"But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:" (Why is He coming in the likeness of men? Because He's God!) Philippians 2:7
"And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, ... ." Phil. 2:8
"Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. {9} For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily." Colossians 2:8-9
"Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting. {17} Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen." 1 Timothy 1:16-17
"And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, ... ." 1 Timothy 3:16
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." John 1:1
“Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the Sabbath, but said also that God was his Father, making himself equal with God.” John 5:18
"At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you." (Jesus in you - Showing deity) John 14:20
"But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom. {9} Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows." Hebrews 1:8-9
Here Father is addressing Jesus as God.
(The Epistle to the Hebrews gives the most facts about who Jesus is)
"Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a Son, and they shall call His name Emanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us." Matthew 1:23
“And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.” John 20:28
One must believe that Jesus is God! The phrase ‘Son of God’ refers to Jesus’ humanity. God came to earth born with an actual human body.
Water baptism & Holy Spirit baptism
“Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the
There is a difference between: ‘born of water’, ‘born of the Spirit’, & ‘born of flesh’
According to Jesus, how does a person get “born again”? He/she must be “born of water” - water baptism “and [of] the Spirit” - Holy Spirit baptism. If he/she doesn’t, he/she “cannot enter into the
Part A, Water Baptism
John the Baptist’s water baptism
“And he came into all the country about
What Jesus said about water baptism
“He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.”Mark
What Peter said about water baptism
“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.” Acts
What Paul said and did with water baptism
“When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.” Acts 19:5
“And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.” Acts
What Peter added to the teaching on water baptism
“Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water. The like figure whereunto [even] baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:” 1 Peter
Notice: This verse reads ‘baptism doth also now save us’.
Holy Spirit cleanses of sin, water cleanses of sin, and Jesus’ blood cleanses of sin
“And there are three that bear witness in earth, the spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.” 1 John 5:8
How to be Water Baptized
1. Repent, one should confess any sin before going down into the water
2. Go down into the water believing that your sins are being washed away
3. You call on “Jesus Christ”
4. The baptizer is saying “I baptize you in the name of Jesus Christ”
Part B, Holy Spirit Baptism
“John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the
latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with
fire:” Luke
"[Even] the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you." John 14:17
“And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them
that obey him.” Acts
"And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, ..." Acts 6:5
"And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning. Then remembered I the Word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost." Acts 11:15-16
What does the Baptism of the Holy Spirit give a person? Power = “virtue”
"And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue (power) had gone out of him,.." (Luke 8:46) Mark
"And the whole multitude sought to touch him (Jesus): for there went virtue (power) out of him, and healed [them] all." (Mark 9:1;12:24) Mark
"And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into
"..and the power of the Lord was [present] to heal them." Luke 5:17
"And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of
"...ye shall receive power..." Acts 1:8
"And with great power gave the apostles witness ..." Acts
"And Stephen full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people." Acts 6:8
"Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from
"... according to the power that worketh in us," Ephesians
‘He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. [17] And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; [18] They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.’ Mark 16:16-18
‘Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater
works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.’ John 14:12
Be Holy Spirit Baptized for Salvation
“Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he
cannot enter into the
“That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.” John 3:6
The above verses mention born of water, born of the Spirit, and born of the flesh. The first two are required for salvation.
Water Baptism Holy Spirit Baptism
“Except a man be born of water - and [of] the Spirit, he cannot enter into the
“by the washing of regeneration, - and renewing of the Holy Ghost;” Titus 3:5
“baptized ... you ... for the remission of sins, - and ye shall receive ... Holy Ghost.” Acts
“our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience,
and our bodies washed with pure water.” Hebrews 10:22
“...ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and
by the Spirit of our God.” I Corinthians 6:11
Be Holy Spirit baptized like Jesus, Because:
a. Jesus was
"And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:"(Mark 10,Luke3:22) Matthew 3:16
Jesus was:
First - Water baptized
Second - Spirit baptized (this is symbolism, giving us an example)
Third - Led by the Holy Spirit Mt 4:1
"And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from
b. Jesus is our example.
One doesn’t have the power that Jesus exhibited unless one is Spirit baptized.
"... leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:" 1 Peter
"If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: {7} But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin." 1 John 1:6-7
Jesus said, "For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence." Acts 1:5
Statements said about Jesus concerning your Spirit baptism
John said of Jesus "I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost." (Acts
"And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost." John 1:33
"Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever." Hebrews 13:8
Jesus -
"And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:" (Mark
"Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil." Matthew 4:1
"Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, {22} And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased." Luke 3:21-22
"And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from
Jesus was: 1st Water baptized, 2nd Holy Spirit baptized, 3rd Led by the Holy Spirit
"Then Philip went down to the city of
"But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the
"Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:" Acts
“(For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)” Acts
“Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.” Acts
"And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money," Acts 8:18
Simon saw something. Did he see and hear them speaking in tongues? Whatever he experienced, there was evidence of the baptism in the Holy Spirit.
In
Cornelius, relatives, and intimate friends -
"And the morrow after they entered into
"While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word." Acts
"For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter," Acts
"Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?" Acts
Peter's testimony
"And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning. {16} Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost. {17} For than as much then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God?" Acts 11:15-17
Who is the "ye" mentioned in this verse? Is it the body of Christ? Yes!!
"For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit." 1 Corinthians 12:13
Cornelius' group: 1st Believed, 2nd Holy Spirit baptized, 3rd Water baptized
John's disciples -
"... Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to
John's disciples:1st Believed, 2nd Water baptized, 3rd Holy Spirit baptized
These are all examples of being baptized by the Holy Spirit as a separate act after salvation. There are no examples of anyone being told not to be baptized by the Holy Spirit. So, how can anyone say that Spirit baptism as a separate act by the Holy Spirit is not for today?
The same thought can be applied to salvation. We have many examples of salvation in Scripture and no examples of anyone not needing salvation. Yet many teach that salvation is not necessary.
Those teaching that a separate act of Spirit baptism is not necessary are just as wrong as those teaching that salvation is not necessary, for the Scriptures don't state that baptism by the Holy Spirit will cease.
Personal Tongues
There are personal tongues & the gift of tongues
Tongues received at baptism of the Holy Spirit and the Gift of Tongues are different.
The gift of tongues
“To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:” 1 Corinthians
Personal tongues
“And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.” Acts
“For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,” Acts
“Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?” Acts
Did anyone interpret their tongue? Of course not!
“And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.” Acts 19:6
“And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” Acts 2:4
In this study, when ‘tongues’ are mentioned, ‘tongues’ refer to personal tongues unless differentiated.
A. One must expect to speak in tongues after being baptized with the Holy Spirit.
Mark
Do you believe? Than why don’t you speak in new tongues? The verses say ‘them that believe … shall …”. It doesn’t say that they ‘might’ or ‘could’ speak in tongues. It reads they ‘SHALL’ speak in tongues, etc.!!!! Of course they must believe!!!
"And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance." Acts 2:4
"For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God...." Acts
"And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied." Acts 19:6
For those who have not heard false teachers or preachers, baptism of Holy Spirit is very easy to receive. I have laid hands on many/most who speak in tongues right away.
A note to those who have difficulty yielding to the Holy Spirit to receive:
God will not make you speak in tongues. You may want to start by praying in your mother tongue. Pray loud. To speak in tongues you must yield to the Holy Spirit. Some may need to have the voice originating a sound. Than continue to make a sound letting the Holy Spirit take over forming words. Many simply start speaking in tongues. But the norm for those who have been taught that tongues are not for today is difficulty yielding to the Holy Spirit.
"For if I pray in an [unknown] tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. (15) What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also." 1 Corinthians 14:14-15
Spiritual things do not need to be intellectualized.
Your intellect needs to be yielded to Holy Spirit.
B. Who spoke in tongues? (Many more not listed)
Mary, Jesus' mom Acts
All 12 apostles Acts 1:13;
Paul 1 Corinthians 13:1
120 disciples Acts
Cornelius & his relatives & friends Acts
John’s disciples Acts 19:6
Why?
"For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries." (1 Corinthians 14:4) 1 Corinthians 14:2
“For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people." Isaiah 28:11
"Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels,.." 1 Corinthians 13:1
So Paul spoke in tongues of men and of angels. When we speak in tongues we speak in languages of men or angels. Possibly in our life time we will speak in both.
"I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all:" 1 Corinthians
You will know a Christian because he/she speaks in tongues!
Acts 2:4 "They" began to speak. We start to speak in tongues in faith.
I Corinthians
Mark
-You will know a Christian because he/she speaks in tongues!
-Only those who are Spirit baptized will lay hands on the sick with the Holy Spirit empowered results!
Baptism by the Holy Spirit is not speaking in tongues. A result of baptism by Holy Spirit is speaking in tongues.
C. Why Should a Christian Speak In Tongues, Daily?
1. For the same reason a Christian should read the Bible and pray, daily.
"..yet the inward man (spirit) is renewed day by day." 2 Corinthians 4:16
2. When speaking in tongues your spirit is praying with the guidance from the Holy Spirit, this guidance edifies the person.
"For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful." 1 Corinthians 14:14
"He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church." 1 Corinthians 14:4
"And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance." Acts 2:4
"But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost," Jude 20
3. When speaking in tongues, you speak to God.
“For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.” 1 Corinthians 14:2
Your spirit prays when you pray in a tongue 1 Corinthians 14:14
When you speak in tongues you speak to God 1 Corinthians 14:2
When you speak in a tongue you edify yourself 1 Corinthians 14:4
As you speak in tongues Holy Spirit gives you utterance Acts 2:4
You build up your faith by praying in Holy Spirit (tongues) Jude 20
3. Paul spoke with tongues outside the worship service.
"I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all: {19} Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue." 1 Corinthians 14:18-19
4. When a person speaks in tongues he speaks to God not man.
"For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries." 1 Corinthians 14:2
5. Praying in the Holy Spirit include speaking in tongues.
"Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered (spoken but without one comprehending with intellect, Strong's #215, alaletois)." Romans 8:26
"And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance." Acts 2:4
Holy Spirit gave them utterance to speak in other tongues.
The Holy Spirit gave them utterance to speak in other tongues
"For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries." 1 Corinthians 14:2
He who speaks in a tongue speaks to God
"But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost," Jude 20
Messiah = Christ = Anointed
Christ means anointed in Greek
Messiah means anointed in Hebrew
Anointed means anointed in English
A believer must become anointed like Jesus’ example of anointing. Acts
Jesus Christ (Christ means anointed) - Jesus the anointed
Christians are believers who have asked for the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
Christians are ‘anointed ones.’
"The woman saith unto him, I know that Messiah cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things." John 4:25
Jesus was Anointed, so Believers have Chosen also to be Anointed
What must believers have to do the same miracles as Jesus? The anointing!!! John 14:12
Anointing comes from being baptized by the Holy Spirit
Jesus' ministry didn't start until His example of the anointing.
What was Jesus’ example of Holy Spirit baptism?
He was baptized by the Holy Spirit directly after His water baptism
Of course, His example is that there are two separate acts. They are, one for water baptism and one for Holy Spirit baptism. Both are necessary for salvation, John 3:5.
"Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, {22} And the Holy Ghost descended (Holy Spirit baptism) in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased." Luke 3:21-22
"And Jesus being full (baptized) of the Holy Ghost returned from
Jesus' first lesson:
"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, {19} To preach the acceptable year of the Lord." (Isaiah 61:1) Luke 4:18-19
Being anointed shows that a believer has been Spirit baptized.
Do you have the Spirit of the Lord upon you? (Holy Spirit)
"Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God;" 2 Corinthians
Jesus did miracles to be our example to follow, 1 Peter 2:21.
1. Jesus healed
"How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him." (Acts
a. When Jesus responded to John the Baptist, He directed John to look at the results of His anointing. Jesus didn't say ‘yes’ or ‘no’. He said "show John again those things which ye do hear and see".
"Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples, {3} And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another? {4} Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and : {5} The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them. {6} And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me." (John10:24-25) Matthew 11:2-6
2. Jesus gave us an example to follow
"... leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:" 1 Peter
3. Jesus said that we would do greater works than what He did!!
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father." John 14:12
Why did Jesus' ministry include miracles? He could have simply died on the cross.
1. To give us an example to live by. 1 Peter 2:21
2. To show by His anointing that He is the Christ (Messiah, Anointed).
3. So now, to show by our anointing that we are truly Christians.
Many believe in Jesus, but they are not Christians!
Born Again Believers (Christians) have Chosen to Use the Anointing as Jesus’ Example Teaches us to Use the Anointing.
Manifestations of the anointing: How they use the anointing:
A. Evangelism
With boldness "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come
upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in ..." Acts 1:8
In being an ambassador for Jesus "Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech [you] by us: we pray [you] in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God." 2 Corinthians 5:20
A Christian will give the gospel with the results of people saved. Do you have power to give the gospel?
B. Knowledge
"But ye have an unction (anointing) from the Holy One, and ye know all things." 1 John 2:20
"But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him." 1 John 2:27
C. By walking in the Holy Spirit - as Paul was walking in the Holy Spirit
"For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God." Romans 8:14
"This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh." Galatians 5:16
"If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit." Galatians 5:25
"But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law." Galatians 5:18
"Whereunto I (Paul) also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily." Colossians 1:29
D. Healing Laying on of hands Mark 16:18
"And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; {18} They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover." Mark 16:17-18
"And Jesus ... touched his ear, and healed him." Luke 22:51
What You Could Do with the Holy Spirit's Anointing which is like Jesus’ Anointing?
A. The anointing will teach you
"But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him." 1 John 2:27
B. The anointing breaks the yoke
"And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing." Isaiah 10:27
C. Faith and the anointing
Study on faith (See study - Faith, God's Way)
-What is faith? Basically-believe is a verb & faith is a noun w/ the same meaning
A Christian believes God's promises. Next the Christian goes into action like the laying on of hands, confessing the Word, casting out demons, etc.
"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not being seen." Hebrews 11:1
-What should we have faith in?
"That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God." 1 Corinthians 2:5
-How do we receive our faith?
"So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." Romans 10:17
We receive our faith by hearing the Word of God preached, taught, and exhorted.
We receive our faith by the Word of God.
-What should we do with faith? Live by faith
"Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him." Hebrews 10:38
With faith we believe God's Word. With faith we believe God's Word for salvation, divine health, protection, prosperity, etc.
-We need to believe with our spirit for salvation. Of course, this is only a part of salvation.
"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart (spirit) that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. (10) For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. (11) For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed." Romans 10:9-11
We need to believe with our spirit for salvation.
We need to believe with our spirit for healing.
"But without faith [it is] impossible to please [God] ..." Hebrews 11:6
-How to limit God: Unbelief
"... limited the Holy One of Israel." Psalm 78:41
"And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief." Matthew 13:58
"And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief." Mark
-Faith isn't trying to get healed. Faith is believing that you are healed!
Jesus didn't say that He would try to heal you. He said that He would heal you! After receiving the laying on of hands, don't say "I'll try to get up". Say, "I'm healed." Go your way. With your faith your manifestation will take place!
"...but be filled (baptized) with the Spirit;" !!!!!!!! Ephesians
Part C, Baptism with Fire
The Holy Spirit cleanses of sin
“I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I,
whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with
fire 11 Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat
into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.” Matthew 3:11-12
“Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.” Matthew 5:48
“Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the
princes of this world, that come to naught:” 1 Corinthians 2:6
The Last Step
Finally, One must Obey Daily.
You must do Jesus’ will daily.
"Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. {22} Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? {23} And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity." Matthew 7:21-23
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may
prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” Romans 12:2
Written by Dr. Bruce A. Klein MA, MDiv, ThM, ThD
Bible teacher, theologian, missionary, writer
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St. Francisville, Louisiana
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