Romans 10:8-11

1. (Be Born Again John 3:3, John 3:14-16) Believe deeply and declare openly the following statement;

 

I believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God who came in human flesh as a representative of the lamb led to the slaughter to bear my sins, to cast away death and my sin forever by dying on the cross and resurrecting three days later unto eternal glory. Dear Lord Jesus, I realize I have sinned against you. I repent for my sins and all those done by my forefathers. Right this moment I receive you as my Lord and Savior and humbly ask that you receive me into your glorious kingdom forever. Amen.

 

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Welcome into the flock!

Receiving salvation through Jesus Christ is a wonderful thing, but it is only the first step;

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2. Be Sanctified; You must be willing to surrender all that you have previously known and held dear in order to pick up the cross and follow after Lord Jesus (Matthew 16:24). This means, you must be willing to live alone, isolated from the world (Matthew 8:20, Mark 8:35, John 17:16) and from those who are not followers lest you pick up their sinful ways and deny Christ your redeemer (Proverbs 13:20, 2 Corinthians 6:14, Titus 1:16).

 

 

3. Seek after the things above and the fruits of the Spirit; Your mind must be transformed (Romans 12:2) and your thoughts must be first on the Kingdom of heaven and those who are seated on the throne (Colossians 3-10). The main weapon a believer has against the devil is to resist him through abiding in the love of Christ Jesus and exhibiting the characteristics, and fruits of the Spirit, thereof. These nine main staples of every Christian's spiritual diet must be enforced on a daily basis, alongside dying to the flesh and putting aside worldly carnal desires. (Galatians 5:22-26)

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• Love

• Joy

• Peace

• Long suffering

• Kindness

• Goodness

• Faithfulness

• Gentleness

• Self Control

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4. Be Holy/Perfect; Holiness is not something that can be done, it is something that you become as a byproduct of spending time in the presence of the Lord, fasting, praying, reading the Bible, and sanctification through the holy fire purification process.  All Christians will suffer persecution in one form or another (2 Timothy 3:12), though the holy ones that ascend to a greater level of relationship with the Lord (through obedience, complete surrender, and constant dying to self) will go through the worse trials and tribulations of this world as they are promised something far greater in the next and the riches of the Kingdom of heaven here while they are on earth (Philippians 4:19).

 

 

5. Set aside differences and move from drinking milk to eating meat; you are not meant to stay a spiritual infant but to grow into maturity in Him. Paul says in 1 Corinthians 3:1–3 that he could not address the church as mature believers because they were still worldly, needing spiritual milk instead of solid food. Milk represents the basics of the faith, while meat points to deeper truths and a stronger walk of obedience with God. To move from milk to meat, you must set aside pride, quarrels, and differences, choosing instead to walk in unity and love with your brothers and sisters in Christ. As Hebrews 5:12–14 reminds us, those who only live on milk remain unskilled in righteousness, but the mature are those who, through practice, learn to discern good from evil. In other words, God is calling you to grow deeper in His Word, to seek maturity, and to live in such a way that your life builds up the body of Christ.

 

 

6. (Relationship) Be led and directed by the spirit; You must seek after knowing the Lord of our glory with all of your being (Matthew 22:38) in order to form the undying eternal relationship to be called His friend (John 3:29).  You must develop to a point in which you can clearly hear the voice of the Lord when He speaks and have complete obedience to His will in whatever He may ask of you, knowing that He works everything out for His (our) eternal good (Romans 8:28). It is not enough to make it into heaven, for many will think they have made it only to be told that they had never formed a true relationship with Him (Matthew 7:21-23). Forming a relationship with anyone takes time, energy, self-sacrifice and a willingness to be an attentive listener.

 

 

7. Fast and Pray without ceasing; Fasting tears down the dependence on the carnality of this world and reminds us that we are spiritual beings and only temporary occupants of these vessels. The greater the fast, the more connected to the spirit one may become. Denial of the flesh breeds the fruit of righteousness and when in this state a Christian is at their best stance against the adversary (Matthew 17:21). Prayer is without a doubt the most effective means of communicating with heaven and communing with the father and the Son. When we pray we communicate our thoughts, hearts and intentions to our heavenly father and He is faithful to hear us (Matthew 7:9-11). Prayer is also a very effective weapon against the enemy as it contains spiritual activations, defenses, protection and breaks curses in the spirit realm. We, as a body, must pray constantly as our prayers are desperately needed throughout the earth (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) and it is what the father delights for His church to be(Matthew 21:13).

 

 

8. Be the lamb, not the master; A life lived unto obedience to the Fathers will requires complete submission to His plans to be worked out through you in your life. This means no pride can be found within you and you should be like a sheep that hears the voice of the shepherd and follows Him wherever He might lead (John 10:27-28). There is no room for boasting in self accomplishments, a Christian knows they can do nothing without the Lord's empowerment and direction. Jesus is the lamb that was lead to the slaughter (Isaiah 53:7,  John 1:29) for our sakes and so, we too should be willing to repay that debt through the laying down of our lives unto eternal righteousness.  

 

 

9. Partake in the baptism of water, fire, and suffering. Your walk with Christ continues through deeper experiences with Him, often described as baptisms of water, fire, and suffering. The baptism of water is an outward sign of your inward faith, a public declaration that you have died to sin and been raised to new life in Christ, as seen in Romans 6:3-4. The baptism of fire, spoken of by John the Baptist in Matthew 3:11, points to the refining and empowering work of the Holy Spirit. He purifies what is unholy and strengthens you to live boldly for Christ. The baptism of suffering, mentioned by Jesus in Mark 10:38-39, reminds us that following Him is not without cost; there will be trials, hardships, and even persecution. Yet, these sufferings draw you closer to Jesus, shaping you into His likeness (see 1 Peter 4:12–13).

 

 

10. Live for today, under the Commandments which our Lord Jesus has given. You are called to live for today under the commandments of our Lord Jesus, walking in obedience and love. Jesus summed up all the Law and the Prophets when He said, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind… and you shall love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:37–39). To live this out means not clinging to the past or worrying about tomorrow, but faithfully following Him in the present moment, as He also taught in Matthew 6:34, “Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Living for today under Christ’s commands means choosing daily to love, forgive, serve, and remain faithful, walking in the Spirit and allowing His Word to guide your steps. In doing so, you grow in maturity and shine as a witness of His grace and truth.

 

 

11. Seek abiding in Unity in fellowship; (1 Peter 1:22-23, John 10:16). You are also called to seek abiding unity in fellowship with your brothers and sisters in Christ. Scripture reminds us in 1 Peter 1:22-23 that since you have been purified by obeying the truth, you are to love one another deeply and sincerely, for you have been born again through the living and enduring Word of God. Jesus Himself declared in John 10:16 that there is one flock and one Shepherd, pointing to the unity of all who believe in Him. To abide in unity means setting aside selfish ambition, pride, and division, and instead pursuing love, humility, and peace with one another. Fellowship is not just gathering together, but living as one body, joined in Christ, reflecting His love to the world. When you walk in this unity, you show that you truly belong to the Good Shepherd, and you bring honor to His name.

 

 

12. Become His Permanent Dwelling Place; the Apostle Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you, and that you are not your own, for you were bought at a price. God’s desire is not just to visit you occasionally but to make His home within you, shaping your thoughts, desires, and actions. Jesus promised in John 14:23 that if anyone loves Him and keeps His word, the Father and the Son will come and make their dwelling with that person. To become His permanent dwelling place means surrendering daily to His lordship, allowing His Spirit to fill every part of your life, and living in holiness so that your life reflects His glory. In this way, you no longer live for yourself, but Christ lives in you, and His presence becomes your strength and your guide.

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