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“Why you should be baptized - TODAY”
Categories: EvangelismI once baptized a 70 year-old man who had learned the truth as a teen but had never obeyed the gospel. For more than 50 years he had lived a life of guilt, anxiety and fear - knowing that he was lost. So many people believe they can postpone their decision to follow Jesus. You will never find peace in your life until you resolve the matter of your soul’s salvation. Postponing important decisions often leads to tragic results. A person who is sick can put off going to the doctor until it is too late to be cured. A person who is lost can put off coming to Christ until it is too late to be saved. Many will be lost because of indecision. You may say “I haven’t yet decided about becoming a Christian.” But in reality, you have already decided - you’ve said no. The fact that you don’t want to admit it, shows that you know that your decision is wrong. There are many reasons why you should become a Christian - Today.
BECAUSE LIFE IS SHORT Those who put off their obedience make a dangerous assumption - that they will have more opportunities. But, “we know not what will be tomorrow. For, what is your life? It is a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes.” (James 4:14)
BECAUSE DEATH IS CERTAIN Solomon said “the living know that they shall die.” So do we - we just don’t know when.
BECAUSE A DAY OF JUDGEMENT HAS BEEN APPOINTED “It is appointed unto men once to die and then the judgment.” (Hebrews 9:27) “He has appointed a day in the which He will judge the world.” (Acts 17:31)
BECAUSE HEAVEN AWAITS THOSE WHO ARE SAVED “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor has entered into the heart of man what God has prepared for those that love Him.” (I Cor. 2:19)
BECAUSE HELL AWAITS THOSE WHO ARE NOT God does not wish for anyone to perish, but for all to repent. (II Peter 3:9) He will, however, take vengeance on those who do not obey the gospel. (II Thes. 1:8)
BECAUSE THE CHRISTIAN LIFE IS THE BEST LIFE ONE CAN LIVE Follow Jesus and you will know true joy, peace, and happiness. The choice is yours, “but for me and my house we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15)
