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Sin is any personal lack of conformity to the moral character of God, or the of law God. The Greek word for sin (hamartia) comes from Greek roots meaning “missing the mark.” God’s moral standard is utter perfection. Sin is anything that misses the mark of God’s moral perfection.
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The penalty of sin is death, both here on earth and eternity in Hell to suffer the wrath of God.
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If you repent of your sin and place your faith in Christ by trusting in His Word (the Bible), you reveal signs that you have been born again into a new life – an eternal life with God.
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The Greek word for repentance (metanoia) means “to have another mind.” It means to have a mind and heart that acknowledges your brokenness and hatred for sin to the point of forsaking it and having faith in Christ by trusting in His Word (the Bible). Repentance and faith are two sides of the same coin. Though two distinct concepts, they cannot occur independently from each other.
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To have faith in Christ means to trust in the finished work of Christ to the point of forsaking sin and believing in the sacrifice for sins that Christ made on your behalf as being sufficient to make you righteous before God. Saving faith believes in the promises of God. Repentance and faith are two sides of the same coin. Though two distinct concepts, they cannot occur independently from each other.
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Following Christ is a difficult invitation because it involves a transfer of the ownership of your life from you to God. The sinner must be willing to give up all that he has, and all that he is, to receive Christ.
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The Church is the body of believers in Jesus Christ. It is most precious to Christ and is expressed through local gatherings to advance and grow them in their walk with Jesus.
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Baptism is a public profession of faith in Jesus Christ. Through water immersion, the believer proclaims their death to sin and their new life in Christ.
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