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What is the process to be saved? I have heard some Christians say that once you are baptized in Jesus's name, then you are saved.

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As Paul said in the New Testament, "Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved." Being "baptized into Jesus's name" is a symbolic way of saying that you are saved by believing in Him and what He did for you.

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Who should I confess my sins too?

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At the crucifixion of Christ Jesus on the cross, the moment that He yielded up His spirit, the curtain in the temple ripped in half allowing anyone direct access to the throne of God. So, you are able to confess directly to God your sins. Some religions believe that you must confess them to a person, but you must confess them only to God.

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If I repent, will I be forgiven?

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Yes, you will be forgiven. God is always happy when you repent, as long as you do repent.

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What if you want to change but struggle with temptations that you have enjoyed for so long?

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God will forgive you for your earthly temptations if you truly believe in Him and confess your sins and temptations to Him in your prayers. Remember and live by the words of Jesus, "Go and sin no more."

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I'm not baptized, but I believe in Lord Jesus very much. I want to be baptized. The problem is that sometimes I repeat my sins. I don't want to, but somehow I fail to avoid temptation and feel guilty. What do I do?

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Do not wait to be baptized until you are living perfectly, or you will never get baptized! Realize that as long as you are living in the flesh, you will still fail sometimes. However, don't let that discourage you. Keep seeking to live in a God-honoring way. Ask God for His power. The Bible says in James, "Submit yourself to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up."

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I like to be born again -- can you help me?

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If you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; 10 for with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation. Romans 10: 9-10

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Is it possible for someone to fast for 40 days and nights?

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You can't go without water for more than 3 days, and you can't go without food for more than three weeks. God miraculously enabled Moses and Jesus to fast great lengths of time, according to Scripture, but you'd better be darned sure He's calling you to do that before attempting something so dangerous.

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Is there a dress code for woman?

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No, but, women (and men) are encouraged to dress conservatively.

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How can someone manifest the holy spirit?

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By having at least one of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit: Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Knowledge, Fortitude, Piety, and Fear of the Lord.

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What are "babbling prayers"?

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The idea of 'babbling prayers' is to just repeat meaningless words over and over.

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Do born again Christians have the belief that once a person confesses his sins and accepts Christ as his only Savior and is born again in the Holy Spirit, that he never needs to ask forgiveness again, no matter if he sins in the future, those sins are already forgiven?

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No. A person will always commit sin according to the Christian faith. Therefore, a person must always confess his/her sins to God. That is why, for example, the confession is a sacrament in the Catholic and Orthodox churches.

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How do I not pray in vain -- is repetitions of prayer in vain?

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By not babbling when you are doing your prayers. Repeating prayers is not in vain. It is babbling prayers that is in vain.

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If a person who truly and sincerely believes in Jesus Christ and after being baptized in the Holy Spirit later on in life commits murder, where does his soul go?

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Unless he/she repents of the crime (which includes surrendering to the law, and doing required time in prison), he/she may be lost. Remember that Judas Iscariot started out as a chosen apostle of Our Lord.

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How do I receive the outpouring overflow of the Holy Spirit, that is speaking in tongues like the Pentecostal experience?

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Paul wrote a few letters regarding the spiritual gifts received by the Holy Spirit. (See Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12-14, and Ephesians 4.) Various gifts are received by the Holy Spirit and are assigned to each believer separately. For example, one person may receive the gift of prophesy, another the gift of evangelism. God gives each believer specific spiritual gifts, via the Holy Spirit, so each and every believer is equipped with the appropriate tools for them to serve in the ministry of Jesus' church. To answer your question, for someone to receive spiritual gifts, the Holy Spirit must live within them. The Holy Spirit begins to reside in a believer as soon as they are reborn.

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How do I know if I'm born again?

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If you have been baptized in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, then you are born again in Christ. If you're unsure, talk to your priest, minister or other spiritual adviser for more advice.

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Do I need to tell every sin I have committed?

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No. Just ask for forgiveness of your sins.

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Do I have to attend a biblical school to be baptized?

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No, you do not have to attend any kind of biblical schools, or do anything else but ask, in order to be baptized.

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Can I be born again if I'm Buddhist?

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Yes, you can be.

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Do I have to be married to have sex with my partner?

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In God's eyes, you should be married before having sex.

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What are the benefits of belonging to Christ?

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There's someone there for you all day long, you have someone to pray to when you feel lonesome or you need help, you feel completed, and the Bible begins to make sense. Most of all, you know that you'll go to heaven instead of hell, and you have Jesus to turn to.

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What does it really mean to be born again, does it mean to confess and accept Jesus as your Lord and personal savior, or does it mean getting baptized?

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It means to confess and accept Jesus as your Lord and personal savior - to be saved.

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Can you be a reborn again Christian?

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If you have been baptized, then you are born again in Christ.

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I haven't been going to church for more than 3 months. Can God forgive me?

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God is always forgiving. As long as you believe in and accept God's way, you will be forgiven. However, attending church is an important part of worship and fellowship, so you should rectify this as soon as possible and get back to church.

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Am l a Christian if l believe in Jesus Christ?

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Believing Jesus Christ died on the cross to save you from your sins is what the Bible defines as a Christian, yes.

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Some people said they are born again, but they never change their bad attitudes? Why? Are they really born again?

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Some people claim they are born again, but they aren't really. Others really are born again, but they have old patterns of thought and behavior that still need to be renewed. This can take time.

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Can I be born again multiple times?

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Yes, you can.

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Is having a girlfriend a sin?

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No, of course not! However, there are boundaries: God doesn't approve of sex before marriage, so don't jump to that immediately. Also, make sure you're mature enough to take a relationship seriously, and that you're not disobeying your parents by dating.

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Can a Christian lose his salvation?

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Yes, but salvation is always open for everyone, meaning it can be regained if it's lost.

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If someone gets the Holy Ghost, will they speak in tongues?

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No, they won't. Speaking in tongues is not indicative of having the Holy Ghost in your heart.

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Is speaking in tongues evidence of the presence of the Holy Spirit?

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Some denominations believe that this is the only sign. However, many believers go their entire lives without speaking in tongues. Speaking in tongues is a gift of the Holy Spirit.

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