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Thanks for coming to this section of my web site. Some of you who have visited the other parts of my site (i.e. Takahashi Talk, The Moonshine Still, etc.) may not have ever been to this part of the site. Just to let you know, I am a born-again Christian. This is no small thing to say and it is something I believe in with all my heart. Don't be scared! I am not sitting on a judge's bench looking down at you. That is not my place! However, as part of practicing my faith, I will profess it openly and honestly.

What is Faith? Lets see what God's Word says:

"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see... By faith we understand that the Universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible."
Hebrews 11:1,3

That first sentence has it wrapped up in a nutshell. The one following it, shows the results of that faith. Througout the New and Old Testaments, we find faith rewarded. Some of it being held onto for generations, maybe longer. To bottom line it for you is this: believing in God, whom we don't see, we will receive salvation. Acting on that believe, that faith, brings us wisdom, understanding, and sometimes trouble. Overall though, without having faith in God, we cannot be saved, cannot have a life in the Spirit, cannot find peace in our hearts. Give this some thought.

Suppose you have given this some thought and realize that you do need to be saved? What is the bottom line on this?


1. Your heart tends to run from God and rebel against Him. The Bible calls this "sin."
Romans 3:23 says, "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."

2. Yet God loves you and wants to save you from sin, to offer you a new life of hope. John 10:10 says, "I have come that you may have life, and have it to the full."

3. To give you this gift of salvation, God made a way through His Son, Jesus Christ. Romans 5:8 says, "But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."

4. You receive this gift by faith alone. Ephesians 2:8 says, "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith -- and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God -- not by works, so that no one can boast."

5. Faith is a decision of your heart demonstrated by the actions of your life. Romans 10:9 says, "If you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved."

If you are choosing right now to believe Jesus died for your sins and to receive new life through Him, pray a prayer similar to this to thank Him for your new life:

"Dear God, I know I am a sinner. I believe Jesus died to forgive me of my sins. I now accept Your offer of eternal life. Thank You for forgiving me of all my sin. Thank you for my new life. From this day forward, I will choose to follow You."

If you prayed this prayer, share your decision with a Christian friend or pastor. If you are not already attending church, find one in which you can worship and grow in your faith. Following Christ's example, ask to be baptized as a public expression of your faith.



If you like, call the Second Church Prayer Line at (713) 972-7729 and someone will be glad to pray with you and help you with this decision!

Thank you for coming by and please come again soon!

Page created July 3, 1998. Last updated March 14, 1999.


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