Plan of Salvation

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The plan of salvation that God has given us is a simple process that He has outlined in His Word. Acceptance that Jesus Christ died for your sins is as simple as believing in your heart and confessing with your mouth that you accept Him as your personal Lord and Savior. We have provided some information and scriptures below to guide you in the process of accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of your life.

Once you have accepted Jesus Christ into your life you have become a son of God and you need to get to know your heavenly Father. God knows all about you, but you need to know Him in an intimate and personal way. One way to do this is through prayer. Prayer is just talking with God. Start with 5 or 10 minutes each day. Make prayer a part of your life; for example, ask God to bless your food. Another thing you must do to get to know God is to have daily Bible study and meditations. Set aside a specific time each day to read your Bible. Start with the New Testament; read as much as you are personally able to grasp. For some it may be one verse; or it may be one chapter, depending on the person.

Now that you are born again, it is important for you to join a Bible-believing, Bible-teaching church. It is the Word of God that will keep you steadfast in your walk with Him. God’s Word says that faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.

Here at FTHCM, we offer several activities that will help you to grow as a Christian. You do not have to be a member of FTHCM to take advantage of the New Converts Class, Men’s Fellowship, Women of God: Lifegivers, Special Needs, Sunday Worship Services and Tuesday Night Bible Study.

If you have any questions about what happened to you today, please call the Church and ask to speak with a minister. The telephone number is (301) 899-9411 and our fax number is (301) 899-2029.

1. I AM A CREATION OF GOD

Origin of Man

In the beginning God created the heavens and earth, and all things in the heavens and the earth. Then God made man!

John 1:3
Genesis 1:1, 27-28
Genesis 2:7

Separation of Man from God

God gave man dominion over everything He created in the earth. Then God gave man one specific instruction. Man disobeyed God, thereby allowing sin to enter the world. As a result, man was cut off from God.

Genesis 2:15, 3: 1-6
Romans 3:10-23
Romans 5:12-14

2. JESUS CHRIST IS MY SAVIOR AND LORD

Son of God, Born to Man to Save the World

God has a plan that will reconcile man to Himself, His Son, Jesus Christ!

Matthew 1:18-21
John 3:16-18
Romans 6:23

There Is Only One Way

Acceptance of Christ is the only way to be reconciled to God.

John 14:6
Acts 4:12

Everyone Will Acknowledge Jesus Christ

God placed Jesus above everything and everyone. All will have to acknowledge Jesus as Lord!

Philippians 2:9-11
Ephesians 1:16-23

3. I AM REALLY BORN AGAIN

I Have Repented and Turned Away From Sin

Repentance is an integral part of the salvation experience. It is being sincerely sorrowful for your sinfulness, having a changed mind and deciding to be no longer a part of this world, but to walk in righteousness with Christ Jesus.

II Corinthians 7:10
Romans 6:1-18
II Corinthians 5:17
Romans 12:1-2

I Have Openly Confessed Jesus Christ

With your mouth and from your heart, openly confess before men Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord.

Romans 10:9-11
Matthew 10:23-33

I Am Saved Regardless of How I Feel

Cast out all doubts about your salvation. God says in His Word that salvation is a gift to all who accept Jesus Christ. God’s Word is truth.

Ephesians 2:8-9
John 14
Romans 10:13
Revelation 3:20
Romans 5:1-2

4. I WILL STAY IN LINE WITH GOD’S WORD

Communicate with God in Prayer

Prayer is your privilege as a believer. It is a private relationship between you and God through verbal communication. Prayer is sincere conversation with God.

Philippians 4:5-7
I Thessalonians 5:17
Matthew 6:5-15

Always Give God Thanks and Praise

God inhabits the praises of His people. Give God thanks and praise for who He is and what He has done.

Psalms 22:3, 34:1-10, 63:3-5, 150:1-6
Ephesians 5:19-20
Hebrews 13:15

Study God’s Word, Know It Is True

God has unveiled Himself to us through His Word. Trust His Word and allow it to guide you into righteousness.

II Timothy 2:15, 3:15-17
Romans 10:17
John 4:6
Hosea 4:6
Hebrews 4:12

Be Baptized

Water Baptism is an outward sign of an inward new birth.

Acts 2:38
Matthew 28:19
Romans 6:3-4

Confess Your Sins to God Immediately

Make a humble confession of your sins to God. He is faithful and just to forgive you.

Proverbs 28:13
Psalms 51
I John 1:9

5. I WILL ALWAYS PUT GOD FIRST

Give God First Place

Make God first in your life and you will lack nothing.

Matthew 6:33
Mark 12:28-30

Give to God in Service, Tithes and Offerings

God gave Jesus because He loves us. We give to the Kingdom of God because we love Him.

Matthew 5:16, 6:20-21
Proverbs 3:9-10
Acts 20:35
Malachi 3:10
Luke 6:38

6. I WILL REMEMBER THESE THINGS

Walk In Love

Love never fails. We are commanded to love one another.

I John 4:7-21
I Corinthians 13
Mark 12:31

Walk in Forgiveness

Love and forgiveness are synonymous. We cannot love without forgiveness; we cannot forgive without loving. When we forgive others, God in turn forgives us.

Mark 11:25-26
Matthew 18:21-22