Salvation:
From the Latin word salus, meaning health. It is the
goal and
end product of creation, the incarnation, the redemption,
conversion, justification, and sanctification. To be
saved is
to be fully and permanently united with God.
This was taken from the book "Catholicism" - by
Richard P. McBrien
Steps to Salvation
Many ask: "What must I do to be saved?" It
is the word of
God, The Bible that gives us this answer:
1. First: Acknowledge that, yes, you are a sinner.
In Romans 3:23 - " Because all have sinned and
all fall
short of the Glory of God." In Luke 18:13 it says "God
be merciful to me a sinner."
2. Second: Repent. Luke 13:3 says:
Unless you change your ways, you will all perish
as they did". In Acts 3:19 it states "
Repent, then,
and turn to God so that your sins may be wiped out."
3. Third: Confess your sins.
I John 1:19 states: "If we confess our sins He Who
is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse
us from all our wickedness.
4. Fourth: Forsake our evil ways.
In Isaiah 55:7 Let the wicked abandon his way,
let him forsake his thoughts, let him turn to Yahweh
for he will have mercy, for our God is generous in
forgiving."
5. Fifth: Believe.
John 3:16 "Yes God so loved the world that He gave
His only Son, that whoever believes in Him may not be
lost but may have eternal life.
6. Sixth: Receive: Jesus into your heart.
John 1:12 "all who have received Him He empowers to
become children of God for they believe in His name."
Once you have read this and believe
please make the following your prayer:
I am convinced by God's word that I am a lost sinner.
I believe that Jesus Christ died for sinners and shed
His blood to put away my sins. I now receive Jesus Christ
as my personal Saviour.
Prayer to be Baptized in the Holy Spirit
Lord Jesus Christ, I do love You, and I know
that You love me.
I want to be Your disciple and follow you on the journey
through life. Lord Jesus, be the Lord and centre of
my life.
I turn away from all sin so that I may follow you
in purity
of heart. Lord Jesus, stir up in me all the
baptismal graces
I received when I was baptized. Stir your Spirit
within me.
Give me the fullness of the grace of the Spirit in
my life.
Most Holy Spirit, You are welcome in my heart;
You are welcome in my life; You are welcome in my home.
Lead me in service to Your Church, in service to
Your people.
I want to be led by You. Come Holy Spirit fill me now.
Come Holy Spirit empower me now. Thank you.
This prayer is taken from the book He's Alive! (page 327).
What Next?
It is difficult if not impossible to be a Christian
all by ourselves.
Jesus knows that and so He gave us community or church to
grow in our faith. In community we receive
discipleship and
are able to encourage one another to be faithful to
the Lord. It is
also in community that the gifts of the Holy Spirit
are made
manifest for the benefit of others.
If you have prayed this prayer and would like to find
other like-minded Catholics to fellowship with,
check out the "Connect" section of this web-site
to find out what's available in your area.
God bless you as you continue your journey!
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