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Signs online articles about Salvation
Five Steps to Salvation People who feel alienated from God sometimes think their situation is hopeless. Randy Maxwell disagrees and explains how you can be—what Christians call—saved. The Refiner’s Fire Reflecting the image of God Did Jesus Die in Vain? And what Signs is doing to ensure that He didn't. Yo-Yo Religion How does God deal with Christians who yield to temptation and sin? Declared Innocent Have you ever felt that God simply cannot accept you because of the wrong things you've done? The Bible has a solution to that problem. Water, Please Does your soul thirst for something you just can't quite put your finger on? Evidelia Gómez may have the answer. The Safety Line You can trust God's grace I Finally Gave My Heart For some people, accepting Jesus comes easily. For others, it takes time. Sometimes a long time. How to Live Forever Most of us humans feel apprehensive at the thought that someday we'll die, but Charles Mills explains that God has a plan for dealing with that problem. How to Be a Happy Christian From time to time, we all feel depressed, afraid, or filled with guilt. Loren Seibold explains how you can be a happy Christian. Does Grace Do Away With Law? It's a question that theologians have debated for centuries. Curtis Rittenour shares a biblical answer. Do Baptized Christians Stop Sinning? A good question with a good answer God’s Soul Cleanser From time to time we all feel shame and guilt over the things we’ve done. The editor reflects on God’s plan for freedom from these depressing feelings. Grace at 30,000 feet Our most random experiences sometimes bring us face-to-face with the issues in life that count the most. Kent Hansen says that's what happened to him. Is Obedience a Condition of Salvation? For 2,000 years, Christians have debated the role that obedience plays in our salvation. The author takes another look at the issues involved in this important question. Religious, but Not Spiritual Viewpoint - Regular Column Come Just as You Are How does Jesus relate to us when we sin after we've accepted Him as our Savior? Melissa Howell gives a thoughtful response to this question. What It Means to be Born Again It's important for Christians to understand what the new birth means—and what it does not mean. Grace in the Eyes of a Five-Year-Old Children sometimes see lessons in events—even tragic ones—that adults miss. Kelly Nadig’s little cousin shared one of these lessons with her. How to Know You're Saved What is the basis of the Christian's assurance of eternal life in God's kingdom? How Perfect Must I Be? What does it take for God to Save you into His kingdom? Growing in Christ It's something like growing from childhood to adulthood. The Greatest Gift Nancy Canwell promises that this Christmas you have received a special present from Jesus Himself. When It Will Be Forever Too Late Will human beings be able to accept Jesus throughout eternity? Why will the opportunity end someday? What Should You Do With Guilt? Helping you move forward Why Jesus Had to Die Why did a man called Jesus die on a cross 2,000 years ago? The author explores the reason. Me, Beautiful? How to change a negative self-perception. Freedom and the Problem of Evil How should Christians respond? Eternal Life . . . Now? Christians commonly think that eternal life will begin at Christ's second coming. Jesus had a much different idea. Growing in Christ Developing a relationship with God is very much like planting a seed. From Prison to Palace You’re heir to a fortune. The Benefits of Being a Christian What difference does it make being a Christian, anyway? We asked five Christian authors to respond to that question. Saved by Grace Even criminals aren’t hopeless cases in God’s sight. However, Chris Deigan learned that sometimes we have to hit bottom in order to look up. A New Creation God’s amazing plan for you Getting Away With Grace Four spiritual lessons from one of the most poignant stories in the Bible. Christianity Isn’t for Wimps Success in education and a career require long-term commitment. Reinder Bruinsma points out that the same thing is required for spiritual success. What Salvation Is Not—and What It Is Grace will set you free. Rest Assured: How to Know You're Saved Did you ever wonder whether God accepts you just as you are—whether you're really saved? Céleste perrino Walker asked that question, and she shares God's answer. The Gospel in a Seed Jesus loved to tell stories about seeds. Am I Good Enough? No, but Jesus is. Jesus Talk It's easy for sincere Christians to feel overwhelmed with guilt when they violate their consciences. How I Learned to Trust God with my Life When faced with life's greatest challenge, Sherry James learned to lean on God in ways she would never have thought possible. Forgiving a Murderer Befriending your husband’s killer How to Be Friends With God The God she had been serving all these years was a God who demanded absolute perfection and had no tolerance for failure. Can Sincerity Guarantee Salvation? Only under the right circumstances God Wouldn't Want Me the Way I Am Are you too sinful to save? Is Obedience a Condition of Salvation For 2,000 years, Christians have debated the role that obedience plays in our salvation. Here's another look at the issues involved in this important question. The Power of the Gospel For years Karen DeBoe struggled with an obsessive compulsive disorder. Then she turned to God for help. How to Really Believe in Jesus Believe in Jesus, and you will be saved. But just how does this work? How to Learn About Salvation We can learn from the Bible—but there are also other ways. Dirty Feathers Your plight is God’s opportunity. Am I Good Enough? Many Christians wonder whether they're so sinful God can't accept them. The author felt that way, and she shares her answer. Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God God loved us while we were still sinners. Are We Saved by Obedience? Some people feel that obedience? God can’t accept them until they’ve overcome their sins. Arnold Wheeler explains why that isn’t true. The Desperate Man of Romans 7 Have you ever felt as though God couldn’t accept you because you couldn’t overcome a bad habit? Unworthy The first step to salvation Once Saved, Maybe Saved? Felicito Fernando wasn't sure he could answer Yes when asked whether he was saved. The answer he found to this question may help you to answer it too. Life’s Most Important Decision Be certain you get this one right. God of the Second Chance How does God relate to sinners who fail—who sin even though they're struggling to overcome? back
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