compiled by Brother L. Harrell

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"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

"Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God." John 3:5

"…Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his."  (From Romans 8:9)

Luke 24:47 "And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem."

Peter declares that we receive forgiveness of sins through Jesus' name. This is by baptism in Jesus' name. (See Acts 10:43 Below)

"All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name." (Acts 10:43 NIV)

"For they heard them speaking in tongues and praising God. Then Peter said,  'Can anyone keep these people from being baptized with water? They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have.'  So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked Peter to stay with them for a few days."   (Acts 10:46-48 NIV)

Recalling his trip to Damascus, Paul did not simply command sinners repent, then state the "sinner's prayer" and tell them they were saved. (This is a delusion/heresy that many churches teach today left by Catholicism).   Paul says they should prove their repentance by their deeds. (Acts 26:20 Below) When you truly repent, you will obey God's commandments. You must act on faith/belief in Jesus.

"First to those in Damascus, then to those in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and to the Gentiles also, I preached that they should repent and turn to God and prove their repentance by their deeds."  (Acts 26:20 NIV)

"Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone." James 2:17

"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." Acts 2:38 

Concerning baptism, apostle Paul states: 

"Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. If we have been united with him like this in his death, we will certainly also be united with him in his resurrection." (Romans 6:3-5 NIV)

"For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ." Galatians 3:27

Acts 8:16 (Listed Below) illustrates that certain believers were baptized (for quite a while), and had not yet received the Holy Ghost.  The believers in Acts 19:6 (Listed Below) did not receive the Holy Ghost until Paul laid his hands on them.  After they received the Holy Ghost, they spoke with tongues as the Spirit gave utterance.  This is biblical proof  that the Holy Ghost is not automatically given upon "profession of faith" or "repenting" and stating the "sinner's prayer".

"When they arrived, they prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit, because the Holy Spirit had not yet come upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit." (Acts 8:15-17)

"When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied." (Acts 19:5-6)

"For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people." (Isaiah 28:11)

"And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:  And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my Spirit."  (Joel 2:28-29)

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Faith: "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."  Hebrews 11:6

Peace: "Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:"  Hebrews 12:14

Righteousness: "For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven."  Matthew 5:20

Forgiveness: "But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."  Matthew 6:15

Humility: "Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."  Mark 10:15

Pride: "Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble"  1 Peter 5:5 NIV

Money: "No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money."  Matthew 6:24 NIV

The Works of the Flesh: "The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God."  Galatians 5:17-21 NIV

Morality: "If ye love me, keep my commandments."  John 14:15