trusting in Christ means that you're not
relying upon yourself, but on Christ to
get you into heaven. We cannot get to
heaven by doing good deeds, things that
we think will make us acceptable to God.
Rather, we need to be forgiven of our sins,
realizing that Jesus died for our sins.
And what He did for us on the cross is
the only way to have our sins forgiven.
The Bible says...
- "All the [Old Testament] prophets
testify about him [Jesus] that everyone
who believes in him receives forgiveness
of sins through his name."
(Acts 10:43)
- "In him we have redemption through
his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in
accordance with the riches of God's grace."
(Ephesians 1:7)
After someone trusts in Christ for the
forgiveness of their sins, a new life begins --
"If anyone is in Christ, he is a new
creation; the old has gone, the new has
come!"
(2Cor. 5:17)
The person becomes a follower of Christ.
As a follower of Christ, a person relies
upon Jesus in other areas of their life,
not just for forgiveness of sin.
For example, Jesus said that He is the Teacher
(John 13:13-14).
He told His disciples that He would send
the Holy Spirit to them, and that the Holy
Spirit would teach them all things
(John 14:26)
and guide them into all truth
(John 16:13).
God teaches a person His ways and His truth.
In terms of our values and our behavior, He
cleans out stuff in our thinking that's not
right, and shows us from His perspective what
is correct. This is another way in which God
loves us.
He is the One who knows all truth, and He wants
us to build our lives on His truth. Jesus said...
- "Everyone who hears these words of mine
and puts them into practice is like a wise man
who built his house on the rock. The rain came
down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and
beat against that house; yet it did not fall,
because it had its foundation on the rock."
(Matthew 7:24-25)
- "If you hold to my teaching, you are
really my disciples. Then you will know the
truth, and the truth will set you free."
(John 8:31-32)
- "Come to me, all you who are weary
and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take
my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I
am gentle and humble in heart, and you will
find rest for your souls."
(Matthew 11:28-29)
The most important part of following Christ
is to learn from Him. By relying on Christ
as our Teacher, He guides us into living a
new life that is according to His will
and is according to truth. He shows us
how to live, and will even guide us in
how to pray. When we learn what He wants
from us, then we rely on His strength and
power (the Holy Spirit) to do those things.
Following Christ is all about relying
upon Him. He told His disciples,
"I am the vine; you are the branches.
If a man remains in me and I in him,
he will bear much fruit; apart from me
you can do nothing."
(John 15:5)
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