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God's plan for becoming a Christian:
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HEAR the gospel of Christ
(Romans 10:13-17) |
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BELIEVE in Christ
(Mark 16:15-16) |
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REPENT of past sins (ACTS 2:36-47) |
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CONFESS faith in Christ
(Romans 10:9-10) |
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BE BAPTIZED into Christ (Acts 22:16; I Peter 3:21) |
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Live FAITHFULLY (Romans 12:1-2) |
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The church of Christ:
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The Bible is its only guide (Romans 1:16;
I Thess. 2:13) |
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Wears a Biblical Name (Romans 16:16) |
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Established at the right place
(Isaiah 2:2, 3;Acts 2) |
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Established at the right time
(Joel 2:28-32; Acts 2) |
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Established on the right person (Matthew 16:18; Acts 2:36) |
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Saved are in it (Ephesians 5:23;
Acts 2:47) |
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Its members are enrolled in heaven (Hebrews 12:23) |
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Membership in it is obtained by obedience to God's commands including baptism (Acts 2:41-47; I Cor. 12:13) |
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