HELP! i have NO idea how or what to write for my statement of faith ... see details?
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A statement of Faith is simply a statement of those Christian tenets that you hold dear and live by;\nFor Instance;\nWe believe in the Son of God Jesus Christ\nWe believe in the God of Abraham,Isaac and Jacob.\nWe believe the Bible, as we have it today, is the inspired Word of God.\nWe believe in the Forgiveness of Sin\nWe believe in A risen Savior, Jesus Christ.\n\nand so forth.\nHope that helps.
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The best advice that I can give you  is to consult with your minister (if you have one) or a minister in your area. Also, spend time studying your Bible and talk to the people around you who are practicing the Faith. \nThe decision you are making is a great one and I commend you on that. My prayers are with you as you continue to learn and grow in your Faith. Good luck and best wishes in your journey...
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:}\nScripture says believe and be gaptized\nYou should be re baptized, if it would be believers baptism now.\nBaptism doesn’t save you, it's symbolic of you following Christ in his death burial and resurrection, it tells the world that you have accepted him as your personal Lord and savior. Baptism before you accept him is a lie. Baptism afterwards brings glory to him and reminds Satan of the defeat he faced by Christ’s death burial and resurrection.
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Ain't very much to it. \nIf you're dealing with the Spirit... are you trinitarian or unitarian or what?\nWould you have some sort of creed?\nHow would it be organized?\nCould you marry people?\nDo you believe in Baptism?\n\nIf you're going to form a new religion, you'll probably need to think about a lot more than works.... you'll need to know how to deal with the needs of people in your religion.
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I recommend a religous message board. Try these:\n\nwww.faithforum.org\nwww.christianforums.com\nwww.iidb.org
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A pastor should have several sets of commentaries.  There are several online.\n\nWhen looking at a commentary, be aware that many reflect the theology of the denomination that has sponsored it.\n\nI include the sites below, only as examples.
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COMMANDMENTS...\n\nJUST FOLLOW JESUS TEACHING IN MATTHEW AND LUKE  WHICH ARE IN LEV AND DEUT.\n\nLOVE GOD AND YOUR NEIGHBOR.\nALL THE REST WILL FALL IN LINE
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well I dont just read it through, I go by passages and I use a Student Bible becuase it has followups and questions to help you understand. I usually tell people to study the bible, not read it. I either read random passages or I look in the back where it says like "if you are worried read this, or if you  are losing faith read this". It often helps to read it according to your mood like when you are going through something. Otherwise just start with the New Testament, its usually the easiest :) Good luck and happy reading :)
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The only suggestion I have is: Dear God and Jesus above, learn how to write. Thank you!
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Trust in the Lord Jesus to lead you. \nA good start is pray.\nAnd how would you like to be welcome if you was being welcome to that church.
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I have waited to answer this question to see what others would say. It is interesting. Unless you have a personal relationship with me, you really do not know me, just "about me", which is the same thing with Jesus. \nI genuinely thank those who spoke such kind and gracious words, I am humbled and grateful. \nOK, to answer, we will start at the beginning. I have always assumed there was a God. I was raised initially in the Catholic church, but I did not like the repetitive rituals or the standing when the priest walks in. My mother did not force me to continue the Catechism classes, and I continued my search for God into my teens. \nOn Thanksgiving evening, 1970, I was cruising in my friend Steve's 1955 T-bird around the towns surrounding Eglin AFB, Florida. We walked around an old cemetary and we got to talking about the spirit world. It sort of gave me the shivers. Steve asked me if I had ever been "saved". What is that? It is asking Jesus Christ into your heart. Something inside me said, "Isn't that what you have been looking for all your life?" That night, I asked Jesus into my heart and to be my Lord and Savior.\n\nMy approach to the Bible changed over the years. Before I met Jesus, it was a confusing array of religious writings and myths. \nAfter I met Jesus, it became a curious array of religious writings that may be true. \nAfter receiving the Holy Spirit a year later, it became personal love letters to me. \nDuring my high school years, it became a book of do's and don'ts that I could not quite live up to. \nDuring my college years, I came upon my mentor Chuck Smith, of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, who guided me through the Bible, verse by verse. The Bible became my life and foundation for living.\nDuring my single working years, I graduated to my next mentor Chuck Missler, who showed me the importance of types, how the old relates to the new, how the Bible is an intrigate message by One author. The Bible WAS and proved to be the Word of God! \nFive years under him and other great teachers, and I married Julie (Juliart). I was have been blessed to pass on all I have learned her and to my children and also to people stuck in cults, those confused by manipulative religions, and see the freedom the Word of God brings. \nThirty five years since that night in Florida, I have decided to pass all I have learned on to you. But in all things, be like the Bereans in Acts 17:11. Receive everything I have to give with joy, but check the scriptures daily to see if these things are true. I consider what I impart here as "Handfuls Dropped on Purpose" (see study below).\n\nSo to answer this question once and for all. I am just like my other fellow Christians who just love the Bible and have a personal walk with its Author. An old Jesus Freak from the 70s who's life's motto is...\n\n"Have Bible, Will Babble."\n\npregowtwins-Julie cracked up at your post. I could hear her across the house!\nmikeiam20-Your post reminded me of a line in Close Encounters. "Einstein was probably one of them." (looking at the alien mothership) ;)
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Check this site out.  If you cannot find the form letter, you will at least find the wording to write your own.\n\nRemember the quote "Illegitimis nil carborundum" (Don't let the bastards get you down!!!)
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1.  I must realize that in my present condition I am a sinner bfore God. "All have sinned and come short of the glory of God (Romans 3.23.)\n2. I cannot save myself from eternal punishment in hell  "For the wages of sin is death: but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord: (Romans 6:23)\n3.  Christ has paid for my sins and my punishment with His death on the cross.  "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him (Jesus should not perish, but have everlasting life: "(John 3:16)  \n4.  I must accept His crucififixion as payment for my sins, personally.  "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved" (Romans 10:13)\nIf you would like to have assurance of eternal life, then pray this prayer:  "Lord, I know I am a sinner.  I believe Your Son, Jesus Christ, died on the cross for my sins.  Please forgive me of my sins and make me a new person.  I commit my life to you today. Amen,"\nIf you prayed this prayer you can send for Dr. Stanley's booklet, "The Only Door to Heaven."  www.intouch.org.\nWhen you are saved, you are sealed with God's Holy Spirit for eternity.  You cannot loose your salvation because you are now adopted into the family of God.  \nIt is important to find a bible teaching church and become part of the body of Christ to help you grow in your walk with the Lord.  Read the Bible daily.  You will find it easier to understand if you read it with a daily devotional magagine such as The Daily Bread or In Touch by Dr. Charles Stanley, which is on line at the above web site.  Set at time aside daily to talk to God in prayer.  Your prayers should include 1. Affirmation of God's character, confession, thanksgiving and supplication. (ACTS).  If your church is a bible teaching church, they should practice believers baptism.  You should be baptized out of obedience to Christ, but it is not required before salvation, but should be done after you become a believer.  Welcome to the family of God.  God Bless you in your walk with Him.
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Here is a standard outline for people who want to have a saving relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Feel free to contact me via this site if you have any questions. I pray that God will welcome you into His family, in Jesus' name, Amen!\n\nRoman Road: The Highway to a Relationship with God\nRoman Road – it’s not just a systematic way to build highways inherited from the Roman Empire in the 1st Century. It’s also God’s plan of salvation set forth in Paul’s letter to the Romans. Also known as the Roman Road, the following is a collection of passages that build a beautiful and systematic approach to the gospel of grace by and through Jesus Christ.\n\nRoman Road: The Gospel of Grace\nFollow Me: \n\nRomans 1:20-21: "For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened." We must acknowledge God as the Creator of everything and accept our humble position in God's creation. \n\nRomans 3:23 “For all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God.” We must all realize that we are sinners and that we need forgiveness. We are not worthy of God’s grace. \n\nRomans 5:8 “But God demonstrates His love toward us, in that, while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Through Jesus, God gave us a way to be saved from our sins. God showed us His love by giving us the potential for life through the death of His Son, Jesus Christ. \n\nRomans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” If we remain sinners, we will die. However, if we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, and repent of our sins, we will have eternal life. \n\nRomans 10:9-10 “That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." Just confess that Jesus Christ is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead and you will be saved! \n\nRomans 10:13 “For whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved.” There are no religious formulas or rituals -- Call upon the name of the Lord and you will be saved! \n\nRomans 11:36: "For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen." Determine in your heart to make Jesus Christ the Lord of your life today. \n\nRoman Road: Are You Ready to Accept God’s Gift of Salvation?\nIf you truly believe the message of the Roman Road, and want to accept God’s gift of salvation right now, it's a matter of repenting of your sins and turning the rest of your life over to Jesus Christ. Again, this is not a ritual based on any specific words or prayers, but rather, a willful decision and a sincere step of faith. \n\n“Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward you. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your will for the rest of my life. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.” \n\n"Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." (Acts 2:38)\n\nIf you decided to receive Jesus today, welcome to God's family. Now, as a way to grow closer to Him, the Bible tells us to follow up on
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I found one on crossdaily.com that is pretty good. But you  have to becarful. I found that even though they are christian there is a good deal of stuff being discussed that isn't exactly christian like. Good luck.
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As long as you believe that Jesus Christ died for our sins, as long as you love and follow God, live an honorable and decent life and love your fellow man as yourself. I think you've pretty much got it covered, Each Christian denomination has such varying beliefs about "certain points" of Christianity, it's almost laughable. All you can do is learn all you can about them all, make up your OWN mind, and stick to your beliefs. You pick a Christian denomination to align yourself with based in which one fits your beliefs most closely. You don't have to accept every little picky point of any of them.
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Dear Obsessed:  What you said, is fine.  I think if I were going to do an offering prayer, I might say something like this:\n\n"Father, through your divine Holy Spirit Who exists in the souls of each and everyone of us, I offer these partnership monies for Him to use where He knows it is best needed.  Because the Holy Spirit exists within us and knows each of us as Himself, I ask Him to bring these funds to where it will be used for the most good and its highest use.  Holy Spirit, You know who and You know where. . .into your hands I place this offering.  Amen.\n\nBest regards, Lana