Bethany Fellowship Church of God in Christ // Salvation

Q: What is Salvation? (Being Born Again)

A: Salvation is the spiritual and eternal deliverance granted by God to those who accept His condition of repentance and faith in the Lord Jesus. Salvation is preservation and deliverance from danger or trouble, wholeness in spirit, soul and body.  Salvation is a gift from God.  A gift is free, you don't need to work for it (Titus 3:5).  Saved or saved (Greek: sozo) means deliverance or  protection from evil, to heal, to preserve, to be whole (Romans 10:13) through Jesus Christ, the "Savior" of the world.

Q: How Do I Get Born Again?

A: Salvation comes not by your own works or abilities but by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8-9). The only means of salvation is by believing on Jesus and the work that He did for you. He said "I am the way, the truth, and the life…" (John 14:6, Acts 4:12). Salvation is through faith. God imparts saving faith to every person who has a repentant heart to access His grace. You and I cannot be saved without faith.

Q : Do I Need To Be Baptized?

A: We believe in water baptism by immersion, which is direct commandment of Jesus and is for Believers only. (Act 2:38; ACTS : Matthew 28:19)

Q: Now That I'm Born Again, What's Next?

A: Pray and ask God to direct you to a church that you can join that will teach you how to apply God's word to your daily life. (I Corinthians 12:18, Hebrews 10:25) Pray and read God's word daily. Fellowship with other Christians. (Proverbs 27:17, I John 1:7) Share your faith. (Mark 16:20, II Corinthians 5:18-20)