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How is one made right with God?

Is it something WE do, or something HE has already DONE?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    We are made righteous through Christ's righteousness, which has been imputed to those that have trusted in His finished work . Our salvation is by grace through faith and not by our works, deeds, or actions.

    Source(s): Rom 5:18 Therefore as by the offence of one [judgment came] upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one [the free gift came] upon all men unto justification of life.
  • 1 decade ago

    Act 2:37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?

    Act 2:38 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.

    Act 2:39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.

    Act 2:40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.

  • nahcm
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    All you need to do to be saved is to BELIEVE upon the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Perhaps you'd feel comfortable praying a sinner's prayer as did the publican in Luke 18:13... "And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner."

    Dear Jesus,

    I admit that I am a sinner, deserving of Hell. Please forgive me of my sins and take me to Heaven when I die. I now believe upon You alone, apart from all works and religion, as my personal Savior. Thank you. Amen.

    Just as you were born physically to your parents, you were born spiritually into the Family of God when you believed on Jesus! (John 3:3).

    Please understand that we are not saved because we pray a prayer; but because we believe upon the Lord Jesus Christ. It is certainly appropriate to ask the Lord in prayer to forgive and save us; but it is our faith which prompted us to pray the prayer. You could just as easily believe in your heart upon the Lord to be saved, and not pray at all.

    Salvation is of the heart, as we read in Romans 10:10, "For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness..."

    You do NOT have to be baptized or doing anything to go to Heaven other than trust upon the Lord as your Savior.

    Romans 4:5 proclaims... "But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness."

    The only sin which can prevent a person from being saved is UNBELIEF. Thus, unbelief is the only sin which a person needs to repent of to be saved. What a wonderful Savior!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    By believing & trusting in the finished work of the cross.:)

    Thanks for your question.

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  • 1 decade ago

    It is by accepting what Jesus did at the cross.

  • 1 decade ago

    you were never and could never be "wrong" with god. you are just as you are supposed to be. if you are feeling bad about something then maybe you should write a meaningful letter about it as though you would be sending it off to one who needs to read it. do not send it though. putting the intention out there should balance your karma. you are fine

  • Acorn
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Love.

    He has already loved us. Now to "be right" with God, all we have to do is love Him and each other.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Both, you mst ask forgiveness, and he has aready given the ultimate sacrifice and he will forgive you.

  • 1 decade ago

    Islam is the answer

  • Elana
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Surely the answer will depend on your religion.

    What religion are you practising?

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