For YOUR religious belief, what is the most precious document and what must YOU do to be "Saved"?

I had a near-death experience and you may find my story among the answers that I have given. My files are always open and shall remain so. I have been very proud to have been acquainted with many different denominational friends in my home town and online. I never try to push my beliefs on anyone no matter what their beliefs and I generally am rather quiet about my beliefs. Please share with me what your beliefs are and what is necessary to be "saved" according to your beliefs. I will share mine a little later on today. After you answer, please come back and visit if you are interested in what I have to say. You are welcome to share whatever you are comfortable sharing but PLEASE do not attack others for their beliefs. Last, but not least, Have a wonderful day and a GREAT WEEK!
Thank YOU,
Eds

2008-03-12T05:45:35Z

There was a time in my life that I did not believe in GOD and began to question whether or not we were a product of "chance" (evolution). I had a grandfather who died about 6 months before I was born. He made my dad promise not to leave my grandmother alone. My dad attempted to do so but was unable. Instead, he left me with my grandmother each and every weekend to stay with her. She was a Methodist and we attended the nearby Methodist Church every Sunday morning. She and I sang The Old Rugged Cross every weekend. She got cancer and was hospitalized and cried to see me until she was so bad off that she did not know anyone. That was when they finally allowed me to see her. She died when I was nine years old and it was a terrible thing for me to go through. I saw what I believed was either her or an angel one evening right after her death and that made a definite impression on me. I eventually began reading about different beliefs and all kinds of crazy things.

2008-03-12T05:49:12Z

At age 17 while I was a high school senior, I stopped taking insulin under the care of an acupuncturist and ended up in a comatose state. I had a near-death experience which made me realize that there is a GOD! I began searching for HIM and attended many different religious services (for years). I also read and studied about all kinds of religious matters and beliefs in college classes, books, and through friends who I knew were interested in religious matters. My wife and I had a Bible Study with an older couple who were very knowledgeable and spent many weeks answering questions and discussing Biblical matters with us. At the end of the study my wife and I decided it was time to dedicate our lives to GOD. We were baptized and have been faithful members of the LORDS CHURCH (Non-Denominational) for over twenty years. I believe that the experiences that I lived through were stepping stones for me to find my way to HIS' TRUTH. Have a great week.
Thank You,
Eds

2008-03-12T07:56:28Z

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Olorinth the Younger has asked that we pray for Earl Jesse Stevens (Lavengro60).
He is very ill indeed and has asked everyone to pray for him - he hopes to finish his third autobiographical book if he is 'spared' for long enough. He is an inspiration to all of his many friends and readers.
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mesquiteskeetr2008-03-12T14:11:58Z

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The Bible is our only inspired message from God.

Several people have mentioned Belief/Faith that Jesus is the Son of God. He is the rewarder of the faithful.

Repentance is where we are sorry for all the wrong in our lives and causes us to turn around and go in a different direction toward God.

Confess that Jesus is God's Son, the personification of God on earth is necessary.

Baptism washes away our sins and through water baptism we enter into Jesus' body as we "put on" Christ.

After baptism, we must walk in the new life and attempt to live without sin. When we do sin, which we will, we have to pray and ask God to forgive our sins.

These requirements for the free gift is like us winning the lottery. If our numbers are drawn, we win the free gift of the money. However, there are certain things we must do in order to receive the free money. We must take our ticket into their offices. If we do not take the ticket in, we will not receive the money that is there for us. If we do take it into the office, we must sign paperwork in the office. If we refuse to sign the paperwork, we do not get the money we won. The same is true of our salvation.

There is not one part of the Bible that is not true. It does have to be divided correctly, in that the Bible is divided into 3 sections or eras. The Patriorichal, the Law of Moses and the Christian era. The Christian era begins with the book of Acts and goes throught the rest of what is called the New Testament.

Lynn C2008-03-11T12:07:35Z

The Bible is the most precious document, because it is Gods Written Word, But We must Have Jesus Christ to be saved.
Some think if they have the Bible and the law they can be saved, but the law is here to teach us, and convict us so we know, we are not saved until we have Faith and Belief in Jesus Christ as our savior. We will then also be convicted through the Holy Spirit,Just by knowing the Bible or knowing the words, will not help, it is only when you have accepted The Lords Give that you are washed in The Blood and Saved.

monfille2008-03-11T10:43:44Z

The most precious document is THE BIBLE THE INTEGRAL WORD OF GOD. Now the new bibles but old ones like King James, or any old bibles before 1912. The NIV and many like those are perverted, cut off and had been translations that come from the roman catholic church (which main goal was to make them the saviour through Mary, or church or baby baptism)

What must I do to be saved: It says if you believe and CONFESS that Jesus died for your sins and if you walk in the SPIRIT and not in the FLESH you will be saved. The new bibles have many versed removes or perverted, but as it is written THOSE WHO WILL OVERCOME WILL BE SAVED so we have to NOT ONLY BELIEVE AND ACCEPT JESUS but also walk as HE WALKED as it is written. IF WE JUST BELIEVE, we will not be saved for we are known by our FRUITS and so it is with God. That is why HE speaks of the 10 virgins: 5 will lack oil, those are 5 that believe they are saved because they believed in Jesus as their Saviour, but didn't live in the Spirit (Oil) that is an every day life style. Also Jesus that THOSE WHO LOVE ME AND KEEP MY COMMANDMENTS will enherit Eternal Life. For we are STILL UNDER THE LAW otherwise why would we need and advocat before the Lord when we sin ? The only law that was cricified with Jesus is the "sacrificial law" which Jesus accumplished once and for all, but you will find in ALL the NEW TESTAMENT it says "those that keep the law" and "Those who walk in the SPIRIT and not in the FLESH" are those that love Jesus.

fmckin12008-03-11T16:22:01Z

For me, the Bible is the most precious document, both spiritually and in the case of family Bibles that have been read and cherished by my Grandmother, Father and Mother. These are precious.
I believe that I am saved by grace through faith in Christ, for me that is my salvation.
Please do share your experience, I know that others will want to read it.

Anonymous2008-03-14T10:46:39Z

You have a great testimony

I believe in the God of the bible and for my salvation, I submitted to Jesus as my Lord and Saviour and confessed my sins before Him by which I am saved by grace.

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