Whether this is your first or four-thousandth day as a Christian, or you aren’t sure you really want to be a Christian yet, you’ve probably heard of this thing Christians call “faith.” What you might not be sure of is why it’s such a big deal. You’ll hear people talk about it when things are […]
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Salvation is a starting point, not a destination. Just as relationships with other people grow over time, your relationship with Jesus grows over time as we follow Him.
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1. What is baptism? Baptism is an outward expression of an inward change. It’s a public declaration of how Jesus changed your life. Being baptized shows others that you’ve decided to follow Jesus, and allows them to celebrate this decision with you (Acts 16:31-34). Baptism doesn’t save a person; it’s a symbol and celebration of […]
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Do you know God loves you? The Bible makes this clear in passages like John 3:16; Romans 5:8; Ephesians 2:4-5; 1 John 4:9-11. And in spite of your sinfulness, He desires that you be reconciled back to Him (Romans 5:10; 2 Corinthians 5:18-19), so that you might enjoy a relationship with Him in this life and […]
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What Does It Mean to Have Faith – And Why Is It So Important?
/0 Comments/in Believe /by Blue OaksWhether this is your first or four-thousandth day as a Christian, or you aren’t sure you really want to be a Christian yet, you’ve probably heard of this thing Christians call “faith.” What you might not be sure of is why it’s such a big deal. You’ll hear people talk about it when things are […]
3 Things Every New Christian Needs to Know
/0 Comments/in Believe /by Blue OaksSalvation is a starting point, not a destination. Just as relationships with other people grow over time, your relationship with Jesus grows over time as we follow Him.
6 Common Questions About Baptism
/0 Comments/in Believe /by Blue Oaks1. What is baptism? Baptism is an outward expression of an inward change. It’s a public declaration of how Jesus changed your life. Being baptized shows others that you’ve decided to follow Jesus, and allows them to celebrate this decision with you (Acts 16:31-34). Baptism doesn’t save a person; it’s a symbol and celebration of […]
Finding Peace With God
/0 Comments/in Believe /by Blue OaksDo you know God loves you? The Bible makes this clear in passages like John 3:16; Romans 5:8; Ephesians 2:4-5; 1 John 4:9-11. And in spite of your sinfulness, He desires that you be reconciled back to Him (Romans 5:10; 2 Corinthians 5:18-19), so that you might enjoy a relationship with Him in this life and […]