What Do You Believe?

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“What do you believe?” This powerful question posed to me at the age of 20, ignited a flame within me and set me on an extraordinary path toward a better understanding of who God is and spiritual growth. I was raised in the Catholic church, I had been taught about God, Jesus, and the fundamentals of my faith. Yet as doubts started creeping into my mind due to what the Bible was saying, I found myself grappling with confusion for six long years. It seemed like I was merely going through the motions of religion without truly understanding its essence. However, deep within myself resided an unyielding desire for something more profound and meaningful. And so began my journey towards finding that elusive “something.” The turning point came when I realized that true fulfillment could only be achieved by surrendering myself completely to God’s will by attempting to put to death selfish desires.

Though The Catholic Church Had Tried To Lay A Foundation Of Knowledge About God With Me Over The Years, It Wasn’t Until I Embraced Protestantism Around The Age Of 20, That A New Chapter Unfolded In My Faith Journey. Engaging In Bible Studies Allowed Me To Delve Deeper Into Scripture While Discovering Personal Revelations And Insights Previously Never Encouraged!

As I read God’s word on my own during this transformative period of self-reflection and growth as a Christian, something extraordinary happened on June 25th, 1986 – The Holy Spirit came upon me and that was the start of my new life in Christ… The question “What do you believe?” opened doors for exploration beyond what I ever thought possible. It encouraged me to seek answers not just from external sources but also from within myself and the Holy Spirit. ~ Bill Greguska

Matthew 8:26  He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, which was completely calm.

 

 

I Know What I Believe ~ How About You?

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What Do You Believe And Why Do You Believe?

 

Do You Sometimes Question What You Believe?

First of all, what do you believe concerning God? How has God touched your life? Where does prayer fit into your life? What we think might be close to what the gospel says, although the longer you walk with the Lord, the more you will understand the truths about God. Each of us has our story, yet the story of Jesus Christ has stayed the same over these centuries.

Bottom line: The Bible is God’s only accurate, inspired, authoritative Word.  It reveals the love God has for the world. It is not a set of rules to follow legalistically but rather an instrument the Holy Spirit uses to protect and guide us. What do you believe?

 

What Do You Believe Concerning Your Faith?

Be careful because what you believe will either save you and guide you through this life or you will be condemned by it, depending on your thoughts.

 

 

Why Do You Believe What You Believe?

 

 

What Is Important To You?What do you believe?

When I was growing up, basketball was so incredibly important to me. I admire something that John Wooden said. It was impressive about the importance of faith. 

John Wooden said, “Many things are essential to arriving at true peace of mind, and one of the most important is faith, which is why we need to pray.” What you believe directly influences how we live our lives.  ~ Bill Greguska

 

 

How Did You Came To That Conclusion?

 

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“All I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Romans 10:9  If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

 

 

What Is Your Counterfeit God You Are Worshiping?

 

What Do You Believe?

  1. We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God revealing the love of God to the world.
    1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; John 3:16.
  2. We believe that one God is eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19; John 10:30; Ephesians 4:4-6.
  3. We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth. His sinless life, miracles, and vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood on the cross. His bodily resurrection, ascension to the Father’s right hand, and His return in power and glory. Matthew 1:23; John 1:1-4 and 1:29; Acts 1:11 and 2:22-24; Romans 8:34; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Philippians 2:5-11; Hebrews 1:1-4 and 4:15.
  4. We believe that all men everywhere are lost and face the judgment of God, that Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation, and that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, repentance of sin and faith in Jesus Christ results in regeneration by the Holy Spirit.
  5. We believe that God will reward the righteous with eternal life in heaven and that He will banish the unrighteous to everlasting punishment in hell. Luke 24:46-47; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23; 2 Corinthians 5:10-11; Ephesians 1:7 and 2:8-9; Titus 3:4-7.
  6. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, whose indwelling enables Christians to live godly lives. John 3:5-8; Acts 1:8 and 4:31; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 2:14; Galatians 5:16-18; Ephesians 6:12; Colossians 2:6-10.

 

If You Were Asked, Could You Defend What You Believe?

Continued:

  1. We believe in the resurrection of the saved and the lost; the saved unto the resurrection of eternal life and the lost unto the resurrection of damnation and eternal punishment. 1 Corinthians 15:51-57; Revelation 20:11-15.
  2. We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ. All true believers are members of His body, the church, which is not necessarily a building but rather the people of God. 1 Corinthians 12:12, 27; Ephesians 1:22-23.
  3. We believe that the ministry of evangelism (sharing and proclaiming the message of salvation only possible by grace through faith in Jesus Christ) and discipleship (helping followers of Christ grow up into maturity in Christ) is the responsibility of all followers of Jesus Christ. Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15; 1 Peter 3:15.
  4. We believe God’s plan for human sexuality is to be expressed only within the context of marriage, that God created man and woman as unique individuals to complete each other. God instituted monogamous marriage between males and females as the family’s foundation and the basic structure of human society. For this reason, we believe marriage is exclusively the union of one genetic male and one genetic female. Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:5-6; Mark 10:6-9; Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9.
  5. We must dedicate ourselves to prayer, the service of our Lord, His authority over our lives, and the ministry of evangelism. Matthew 9:35-38, 22:37-39, and 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15 and 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10; Colossians 2:6-10; 1 Peter 3:15.
  6. We believe that human life is sacred from conception to its natural end; and that we must be concerned for our fellowmen’s physical and spiritual needs. Psalm 139:13; Isaiah 49:1; Jeremiah 1:5; Matthew 22:37-39; Romans 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10.

Adapted from Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Statement of Faith

 

 

Why Do I Believe In Jesus?

 

Some Specific Scriptures to Encourage You:

Matthew 21:22 ESV 

And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive if you have faith.”

Romans 15:13 ESV 

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing so that by the power of the Holy Spirit, you may abound in hope.

Mark 5:36 ESV 

But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not fear, only believe.”

Acts 16:31 ESV 

And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.”

John 20:29 ESV 

Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

Mark 9:23 ESV

And Jesus said to him, “‘If you can’! All things are possible for one who believes.”

 

 

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