Perhaps you are wondering what kind of a trip this could be?
Have you ever stopped to think what is going to happen to you when
you die?
Where will you reside forever? Where do you think you will go? Have
you wondered?
Will your fate be a life of joy in heaven with God, His Son and the
host of heaven?
Could it be that your soul will suffer eternal separation from God
in the place of torment?
The time to start planning is NOW! Tomorrow may be too late! (Jas. 4:13-15)
It could be that you are a member of some religious group already. If so, you are probably aware of who Jesus Christ is, and you may have a basic understanding of the Bible. At least you believe it to be God’s inspired word. What I want you to consider is how to become a member of Christ’s church, a citizen of His kingdom. One may “join” a denomination and not have become a member of Christ’s blood bought body. The Bible says... “There is One body, One Spirit,...One hope, One Lord, One faith, One baptism, One God...”(Ephesians 4:4-6). Every plant not planted by the heavenly Father is destined to be “rooted up” come judgment day (Matt. 15:13; Psa. 127:1). Christ is coming again to recieve His virgin bride to Himself and then to deliver her to the Father (Eph. 5:22-27; 1 Cor. 15:23-24).
Christ’s church costs His blood and was planned from eternity (Eph. 3:8-11; 5:25; Acts 20:28). When saved (born again) one is delivered into it (Jno. 3:5; Col. 1:13-14). One then takes the family name, Christian (Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Pet. 4:16).
Six (6) steps following Christ’s worldwide commission places on in this relationship, His church.
1). Hear the Word–John 6:44-45; Romans 10:17; Mark 16:15;
Matthew 28:19.
2). Believe the Word–John 8:21-24; Romans 5:1; Hebrews
11:6; Acts 16:30-32.
3). Repent of Sin and error–Luke 13:3; Acts 17:30-31;
2 Peter 3:9.
4). Confess Jesus–Matthew 10:32-33; Romans 10:9-10;
Acts 8:37; Matthew 16:18.
5). Be Immersed into Christ and into His body–Acts
2:22-38,40-41,47; Eph. 2:13-16; Romans 6:3-6; Galatians 3:26-29;
1 Coninthians 12:12; Colossians 1:13-13; 1Peter 3:20-21; Acts 22:16.
6). Be faithful–Revelation 2:10; Hebrews 3:6-14; Colossians
1:23b; Matthew 25:1-46.
For further study FREE of cost to you, call or visit the Pekin church of Christ 1451 Valle Vista Boulevard, Pekin, Il. 61554 Phone (309) 334-3582 or call Ken Thomas at (309) 347-5645