Pastor Larry Dela Cruz

TOPICS
Your New Life in Christ ....4 Foreword Christ has died and risen for you .5 Who are you now in Christ?....5 You are now His blessed saint. 1. You are now saved. 2. You are now forgiven. 3. You now have eternal life. 4. You have been born into His family. 5. You are transferred to His Kingdom. What is next?..8 Fellowship 1. You pray everyday. 2. You read His word everyday. 3. You do away with and stop sinning. 4. You meet Christian friends. 5. You now attend a small cell group. 6. You now attend church services. 7. You have been added to the body of Christ. 8. You walk in righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. How one can be saved? .12 Commitment ...14

Your New Life in Christ

Foreword
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Congratulations and welcome to the family of God. Now that you have received the Lord Jesus and what you have gone through is once in a lifetime experience. It is a spiritual regeneration by the power of the Holy Spirit of God making you a new person in Christ. You are now a new creation, a new man born into the Gods Kingdom. You are now in the Kingdom of God. You have the life in the Kingdom. Beautiful things usually happen at the beginning of everything. You are embarking into a new path in your life. You will now be walking a new walk a walk with God every day. This booklet will guide you how to be wise and receive guidance from the scripture now that you have accepted the Lord Jesus Christ and has become a member of His body the church. May the Lord empower you and give you all the grace you need in knowing and obeying Him.

Christ has died and risen for you..

Before the world was even created God saw you already. In the beginning Christ was destined to die on the cross for you and me. God made man and it was good. It was when Satan tempted Adam and Eve that they fell into disobedience. Since then man has been sinning and disobeying God and on due time after the Law, Christ was sent to die on the cross for us. For Christ also died for sins once and for all, the just for the unjust, so that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit. 1Peter 3:18 When Christ died on the cross He took the penalty that should be for us. He died on our behalf; His blood was shed for the forgiveness of our sins and cleanses us. He is the Son of God who without sin, who is holy and perfect, took the form of a man to bring eternal salvation and obtain eternal redemption for us who believe in Him and also for the whole world. By rising from the dead He showed to all the principalities and powers of darkness that death cannot lay hold on Him. He has destroyed and conquered death so that those who might believe in Him be set free and shall not die spiritually but have everlasting life. He lives therefore you shall live also. Therefore, since the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, and might free those who through fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives. Hebrews 2:14-15

Who are you now in Christ ..

You are now His blessed saint.
Yes! What a blessing! When you become a child of God you were given all the benefits due to a son from the Father an inheritance you never thought you will ever have. You have been forgiven, given eternal life, received by God, life hidden in Christ in God, purchased by God, owned by God, made complete in Him, made righteous, justified, made holy, have been raised up with Christ, have given power to live righteously, received the Holy Spirit, you can come now to Him freely, without guilt, with joy and peace because of Christ. You do not only will receive in the future eternal life and glory but an abundant life now. Anytime you can call upon His Name and be delivered, ask from Him and it shall be given. Seek guidance and you shall receive direction through the Spirit and many more... God has accepted us in

Christ and He sees us as His children and He desire that we grow in Him, know His perfect will and plan for our lives. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might. Ephesians 1:18-19

1. You are now saved.

Jesus said. I came to save that which was lost. Matthew 18:11 Now that you have received Him as Lord and Savior, Jesus work on the cross now applies to you. Your soul is saved from the penalty of sin, from its power and dominion, from curse, from the wrath of God and from hell. Praise the Lord you are free now in Christ through faith in Him. He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned. Mark 16:16 Behold now is the acceptable time, behold, now is the day of salvation 2 Corinthians 6:2b

2. You are now forgiven.

This is why Christ died for, so that we shall receive forgiveness from all of our sins. Your sin was not covered but was taken out of the way. It was a one time offering of Christ 2000 years ago on the cross of Calvary once and for all men. It atoned all of our sins in the past, the present and the future. For I will be merciful to their iniquities, and I will remember their sins no more. Hebrews 8:12 Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. John 1:29

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1John 1:9

3. You now have eternal life.

What is salvation without eternal life? To be saved does not only to be forgiven but also to posses eternal life. This is the reason Christ came to give us eternal life and this is the will and the commandment of the Father. Eternal life is a condition you should have now and not after death. While you are still living on earth you must have eternal life through Christ and when you die physically you go homeward where you were called into- heaven. He who believes in the Son has eternal life, but he who does not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God abides in Him. John 3:36 And the testimony is this, that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has eternal life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have eternal life. These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life. 1John 5:1113

4. You have been born into His family.

Everything happened in a moment. When you heard the gospel and you have confessed with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believed from your heart that God has raised Him from the dead and have repented from your sins you have been forgiven, saved, given eternal life, cleansed and sealed by the Holy Spirit- and you have been born into the family of God. But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even those who believe in His Name. Who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God. John 1:12 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

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5. You are transferred to His kingdom.

Whenever the gospel is preached the kingdom of God is at hand. The gospel gives us the message of God about the King and His Kingdom. We can enter through it through the gospel. In the kingdom of God we become priests and kings. We are saved, cleansed, redeemed and have eternal life. The kingdom of God is now in our midst. The Holy Spirit of God is moving in us and with us. People are healed and saved. Demons are cast out and people are set free. Righteousness, joy and peace in the Holy Spirit are experienced. Christ brought down the kingdom of God from heaven to earth. The Father has transferred us to the kingdom of His Son Jesus Christ. As Christ reigns we reign with Him on earth in righteousness and truth. and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe the gospel. MK 1:15 For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, Col 1:13 to open their eyes so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the dominion of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who have been sanctified by faith in Me. Act 26:18

for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Rom 14:17 Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, Heb 12:28a

What is next?.
Fellowship
Did you know that in the past and even now many have received Christ but some returned back to their sins while others kept on growing and maturing in the Lord encountering and experiencing His goodness and love. Now that you have Him and have known the truth which shall be with you forever if you hold fast unto the end and not deny Him. Since you are His child you should talk and walk with God every day of your life. The secret of word is fellowship. Have a daily fellowship with God through prayer and in Spirit and through His word, fellowship with righteousness by stopping to sin by obeying His commandments and fellowship with His family- your new brethren in Christ. This is a kingdom life style that you shall have until He comes again to receive us into glory.

1. You pray everyday.

The secret of prayer is to pray." Let us learn from our master the right way to pray. Jesus prayed everyday, in the early morning while it is still dark and evening alone in a solitary place. Mark 1:35, Matthew 14:23. He talks and hears from God. It is during those times that He receives direction and power while He is still on earth about to finish His mission. But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, close your door and pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you. Luke 6:6 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7 And He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, So, you could not keep watch with Me for an hour? Keep watching and praying that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. Matthew 26:40-41

2. You read and keep His word daily.

The word of God is powerful. It can change your life, your thoughts, your words and your actions toward the world inside and outside you. It speaks of the truth. It tells who you are and what we are in His kingdom. The word of the Lord should be read daily especially in the morning in your quiet time with the Lord. He speaks to us not only through the Spirit but also through His word. All His promises and commandments are written in the Bible. Read, believe and follow it. This book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success. Joshua 1:8 But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves. James 1:22 Therefore, as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him. Colossians 2:6

3. You do away with and stop sinning.

God has saved us from sin- from its penalty and from its dominion in our lives. Jesus said, if the Son makes you free you shall be free indeed. John 8:36. It is Gods commandment that we go and sin no more. Sin caused death to every man but the life of Jesus brings life to all men. We shall be indebted to God if we continue to sin. Afterward Jesus found him in the temple and said to him, Behold, you have become well; do not sin anymore, so that nothing worse happens to you. John 5:14 It is a trustworthy statement: For if we died with Him, we will also live with Him; If we endure with Him, we will also reign with Him.

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If we deny Him, He also will deny us; 2:11-12

2Timothy

Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, The Lord knows those who are His, and, Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to abstain from wickedness." 2Timothy 2:19 to Him who loves us and released us from our sins by His blood." Revelation 1:5

4. You meet Christian friends.

There is a saying: tell me who your friends are and I will tell who you are. Another one, birds of the same feather flock together. The word of God commands us to separate from the works of darkness and have fellowship with the light. Now that you are a child of God try to bring your old friends to Christ and meet new Christian friends. Have a good relationship with your new brethren. They have received Christ and God has placed His Spirit in them in the same manner that you receive Him so that you may encourage each other. Do not be deceived: Bad company corrupts good morals. 1Corinthians 15:33 Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God. Romans 15:7 And concerning you, my brethren, I myself also am convinced that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with knowledge and able also to admonish one another. Romans 15:14

5. You now attend a small cell group.

There is nothing fruitful, strengthening and enlightening when believers gather together in their houses in small groups to pray for

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one another, help each others needs, encourage each other and study the word of God together and worship the Lord. As a new believer in Christ it is a big leap for your faith if you join a small group of Christians older than you. They may help you in all your questions or anything in time of need. They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and prayer. Acts 2:42 Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart. Acts 2:46

6. You now attend church services.

Sunday, the first day of the week is the day that our Lord Jesus Christ has risen from the dead. We are to celebrate His resurrection and by meeting together we remember it until His coming again. It is during this time that as a member of the body of Christ we hear the message from the pastor through whom God gives His messages for His people. We worship Him corporately, glorify and lift Him up. As you grow while attending these services, you shall know later on what is your calling before God- your gifts and ministry. On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul began talking to them, intending to leave the next day, and he prolonged his message until midnight. Acts 20:7 Not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near. Hebrews 10:25

7. You have been added to the body of Christ.

It is the Lord who adds you to the true church the body of Christ after you heard the only true gospel and repent from your sins and receive Christ as Lord and Savior. Gods way of placing you into the body is through the gospel.

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to be specific, that the Gentiles are fellow heirs and fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel, Ephesians 3:6 For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. 1Corinthians 12:13 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved. Acts 2:47

8. You walk in righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

God has made man to dominate the earth in righteousness. Satan has caused man to sin and dominate man but Christ took over and Satan was cast out. We can dominate over the works of darkness and walk in the light. As we obey the Governor in Gods Kingdom who is the Holy Spirit we conquer the enemy and restore righteousness and truth. We excel in all we do, influence and bring others to the truth and to the Kingdom through Christ our Lord, King and Savior. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33 for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Romans 14:17 If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone also who practices righteousness is born of Him. 1John 2:29 Little children, make sure no one deceives you; the one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous; 1John 3:7 It was given to her to clothe herself in fine linen, bright and clean; for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints. Revelation 19:8

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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. Galatians 5:22-25

HOW CAN ONE BE SAVED?

The Bible says, But for the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and immoral persons and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their part will be in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone, which is called the second death. Revelation 21:8 Jesus revealed Himself as the Son of God from heaven and He took the form of a man, came down to earth to bring us the true will of His Father. He said, I came as the Light to the world, anyone who believes in Me shall not remain in darkness. John 12:46. The Son of Man came to save that which was lost. Matthew 18:11 For Christ also died for sins once and for all, the just for the unjust, so that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit. 1Peter 3:18 He who believes the Son has eternal life. John 3:36. And the testimony is this, that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has the life, he who does not have the Son of God does not have the life. 1John 5:11-12 That if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; for with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation. For the Scripture says, WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. For there is no distinction

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between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, abounding in riches for all who call on Him; for WHOEVER WILL CALL ON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED." Romans 10:9-13

Friend, if this is the first time you have read this book and you want to have a new life in Christ and you want to be saved from destruction and from hell? You need to have the Son of God. He came from heaven, suffered, died on the cross and has risen from the dead to pay for our sins and for us to have eternal life. This is what you should do:

Ask forgiveness from God for all of your sins. Mark 2:5 Repent from all of your sins and forsake them. Luke 13:3 Call upon the Lord Jesus in prayer and receive Him as Lord and Savior. Romans 10:9 Colossians 2:6 Be baptized in His Name Mt 28:19-20

Follow this prayer:

Heavenly Father, Im coming before You. Forgive me from all of my sins. I believe that Jesus is Lord. He died and resurrected for our sins. Cleanse me with the blood of Jesus. Lord Jesus, I receive You as my Lord and Savior. I receive now eternal life and forgiveness of all my sins. Lord fill me with Your Holy Spirit. In Jesus Name. Amen.
After you have prayed, remember this day is your day of salvation and you have been born by God to His family. You are now a child of God destined for heaven. Pray everyday and have your own bible and read it. Look for a Christian friend and attend born again church services. Walk in the righteousness in the Kingdom of God. Be a testimony wherever you are and shine.

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COMMITMENT
I CONFESS AND BELIEVE FROM MY HEART THAT JESUS DIED FOR MY SINS AND ROSE FROM THE DEAD. HE IS MY LORD AND SAVIOR. I AM NOW SAVED, FORGIVEN AND HAVE ETERNAL LIFE. THEREFORE, I NOW COMMIT MY LIFE TO OUR LORD, SAVIOR AND KING JESUS CHRIST. I WILL FOLLOW AND KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS AND SERVE HIM WITH ALL OF MY HEART. NOW AS A MEMBER OF THE CHURCH AND CITIZEN OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD I COMMIT TO GROW, LOVE AND SERVE ONE ANOTHER AND EXCEL AND BE AN INFLUENCE IN RIGHTEOUSNESS AND TRUTH. Signature: ______________________ Date: __________________________ Name:_____________________________________ Date you received the Lord: ____________________ Place:_____________________________________ Contact Number: ____________________________ Email Address: ______________________________ Address:___________________________________
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