How to Survive Until the Rapture
Believe in your heart (innermost being) that God sent Jesus to earth, and that Christ gave himself to save you from the punishment for your sins., Confess with your mouth that Jesus is your Lord and Savior., Avoid Sabotaging Your Prayer Life to God...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Believe in your heart (innermost being) that God sent Jesus to earth
Try to be humble for each minute of every day.
God resists the proud. ,, A good analogy is that it is like driving a car: be courteous, use your turn signals, and let others merge in front of you, rather than speeding up to block their progress.
You might be astonished at the potentially far-reaching ramifications of the decisions we make every day. , We are supposed to do His good works so they are only expected.
Don't concern yourself with pride (or proof) of your accomplishments; God knows the evidence and sum total of your good work.
Strive to do good and get better each minute of every day by loving and serving the needy, expecting nothing in return; be charitable. , So help each other and agree together in the faith, instead of judging.
You do not even judge yourself.
There is one judge. ,,,, You know Him "by grace, through faith, not of yourself, not of works; it is the gift of God; so then you will do good work that He has prepared for you to do". (Ephesians 2:8-10) , We tell ourselves that we (humans) understand the physical laws of nature, but are skeptical of God when miracles can be explained.
Why cannot God operate within and beyond these confines? That is even more awesome, as it continues to preserve the paradigm of faith. , This is necessary, as faith is the test we are all trying to pass.
But in its inability to be proven on the physical level lies the logical proof of His existence on the spiritual one.
Where two or three are gathered in my name: there I am in their midst. , Be prepared when you meet God; don't leave behind effects that would shame you in life, as they will shame your family in death.
Keep your moral and fiscal debts paid and your family needs covered as much as possible. , "sins") cause static, interference and dropouts from this already tenuous signal (wavering faith).
Adjust the dial as often as necessary, Increase Christian Faith, but how nice it is when you can sit back and enjoy the music! , "Hide God's word in your heart (your core being) that you might not sin against God," ie: to avoid failing Him. , No, your faith need not be great:
Jesus Christ said: "Oh, you of little faith... with just a little faith you can say to a mountain (of hate, despair, sickness, disbelief)... 'Be moved'..." and it can be taken out of your way and nothing shall be impossible unto you.(Matthew 17:20) -
Step 2: and that Christ gave himself to save you from the punishment for your sins.
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Step 3: Confess with your mouth that Jesus is your Lord and Savior.
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Step 4: Avoid Sabotaging Your Prayer Life to God in whatever fashion feels the most comfortable; ask for guidance and not for unnecessary "things".
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Step 5: Don't concern yourself with only with "looking out for #1"; take care of others and you will be taken care of.
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Step 6: Our good works are as filthy rags to Him -- meaning they cannot save us.
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Step 7: Wisdom is recognizing that none of us knows enough to judge others.
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Step 8: Recognize that you are never alone
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Step 9: and that there is no hiding from Him.
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Step 10: Feel remorse for your sins and ask for forgiveness; turn away from your old ways (repent); try hard not to repeat them.
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Step 11: Remember that every sin and failing is already forgiven
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Step 12: present
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Step 13: and future: that is if you have repented and accepted Christ Jesus as your personal savior and have been filled with God's Holy Spirit.
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Step 14: God can be known
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Step 15: seen in everything
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Step 16: with your logic
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Step 17: but only after you know Him without demanding mere logic.
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Step 18: Every battle is fought on two fronts; in this case these are the spiritual and the physical.
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Step 19: God's existence is impossible to prove.
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Step 20: Live each day as though you might die at any moment.
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Step 21: Imagine your connection to God as if it could be an AM radio broadcast; those things which allow us to concentrate on the physical body rather than the spirit (i.e.
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Step 22: We are born knowing God and hearing His voice
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Step 23: but we forget as we "learn" from men instead of Him.
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Step 24: Read your Bible every day so your can faith can Move That Mountain and remain strong enough for the end times.
Detailed Guide
Try to be humble for each minute of every day.
God resists the proud. ,, A good analogy is that it is like driving a car: be courteous, use your turn signals, and let others merge in front of you, rather than speeding up to block their progress.
You might be astonished at the potentially far-reaching ramifications of the decisions we make every day. , We are supposed to do His good works so they are only expected.
Don't concern yourself with pride (or proof) of your accomplishments; God knows the evidence and sum total of your good work.
Strive to do good and get better each minute of every day by loving and serving the needy, expecting nothing in return; be charitable. , So help each other and agree together in the faith, instead of judging.
You do not even judge yourself.
There is one judge. ,,,, You know Him "by grace, through faith, not of yourself, not of works; it is the gift of God; so then you will do good work that He has prepared for you to do". (Ephesians 2:8-10) , We tell ourselves that we (humans) understand the physical laws of nature, but are skeptical of God when miracles can be explained.
Why cannot God operate within and beyond these confines? That is even more awesome, as it continues to preserve the paradigm of faith. , This is necessary, as faith is the test we are all trying to pass.
But in its inability to be proven on the physical level lies the logical proof of His existence on the spiritual one.
Where two or three are gathered in my name: there I am in their midst. , Be prepared when you meet God; don't leave behind effects that would shame you in life, as they will shame your family in death.
Keep your moral and fiscal debts paid and your family needs covered as much as possible. , "sins") cause static, interference and dropouts from this already tenuous signal (wavering faith).
Adjust the dial as often as necessary, Increase Christian Faith, but how nice it is when you can sit back and enjoy the music! , "Hide God's word in your heart (your core being) that you might not sin against God," ie: to avoid failing Him. , No, your faith need not be great:
Jesus Christ said: "Oh, you of little faith... with just a little faith you can say to a mountain (of hate, despair, sickness, disbelief)... 'Be moved'..." and it can be taken out of your way and nothing shall be impossible unto you.(Matthew 17:20)
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