Three Things a Person Needs to Know to Become Christian

(Adapted by: Polychase Magaoay)

I read this in the internet. You all probably know this already, but this is just sort of a reminder. The Bible verses just really struck me, and I hope you find a deeper meaning in it as well.

There are three things a person needs to know in order to become a Christian and then live a fulfilling life in Christ.

1) You need to know you are a sinner

The Gospel begins with the bad news that we’re all sinners:

All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. (Rom 3:23)

There is none righteous, no, not one. (Rom 3:10)

And our sin places us under God’s judgment:

The wages of sin is death… (Rom 6:23)

We often make the mistake of comparing ourselves to other people. When we do that we convince ourselves that we aren’t so bad. But it’s “the glory of God” that we fall short of. God compares our behavior to His own — not other people — and all of us fall short when held to this standard.

Why this is important to know: 1) We must recognize that we need be saved from our sins in order to be at peace with God and 2) That salvation must come from a source outside of us because we can’t live up to God’s standard.
　

2) You need to know how you can be forgiven for your sins

After laying out the problem, the Gospel then give us the solution to the problem of sin:

The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Rom 6:23)

Christ Himself fulfilled all that God has required in His Law, and paid for our sins:

What the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the sinful nature, God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful man to be a sin offering. (Rom 8:3)

We are saved through Christ’s work, not our own:

It is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. (Eph 2:8-9)

As we learned above, we can’t save ourselves from sin because our good works can’t live up to God’s standard, but where our works are stained with sin and rejected, Christ’s work is perfect and is accepted.

When we say we recognize our need to be saved, and call on Christ to be our Savior, we mean we’re relying on His sacrifice to be a payment for our sins and to make peace with God on our behalf. When we do this God credits Christ’s perfection to us, we’re justified, and we’re forgiven for our sins.

Why this is important to know: Because only Jesus can save us from the penalty of our sin, any other way we try to make peace with God will fall short (Acts 4:12).
　

3) You need to know how you should respond to God’s forgiveness

Once we are at peace with God, through Christ, we are a new creation:

If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. (2 Cor 5:17)

We no longer live for sin, we live for God:

Do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. (Rom 6:13)

You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. (1 Pet 2:9)

And our lives should bear good fruit:

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. (Gal 5:22-23)

Why this is important to know: In order to grow in Christ we need to know how to respond to God’s grace. What Christ has done for us effects how we live. We do good works, not to be saved, but because Christ has saved us (Eph 2:10). We forgive because Christ has forgiven us (Matt 6:12). We bless because Christ has blessed us (Eph 1:3). We served because Christ has served us (Mrk 10:45). We love because Christ has loved us (1 Jhn 4:19).

Two DS students win Word War Tilt

                Two students in the Second Word War Vice Mayor Belen T. Fernandez and JCI Dagupan Inc. Scrabble Tournament last July 26,2012 at the CSI Stadia, Dagupan City.

                Polychase P. Magaoay, Fourth Year stude, garnered first place, while Pia Pollaine P. Magaoay, Third Year stude, winded third place.

                Polychase and Pia bested out students from more than 20 schools in Dagupan City.

                Polychase also won a computer showcase for the school.

                The two studes were accompanied by their coach, Ms. Zyra C. Abejero.

- Pia Magaoay

Why Create a Blog?

I have started my very own blog lately. When I create posts on my blog, I just feel gratified and happy. It’s a feeling I would really like to share to all of you. So why create a blog?

Blogging is a way to express ourselves, our ideas, and our passions with others. It’s part of our human nature to want to share and communicate with others, and blogging is one of the best (and cheapest and most efficient) ways of doing that. Surely, you like talking to your family, friends, classmates, mentors - people whom you share common interests with. Now imagine reaching out and having a conversation with people right around the globe – that’s what blogging is.

The great thing about blogging is that anyone can read it. In the internet, there is about every type of reader available. A blog is a regular conversation with readers. A crafty and interesting post, a clear nice way of writing will attract people to read your blog. If you post something useful, the article can even help others. It’s such a nice feeling, to see people, having viewed your blog.

In a blog, you can share what you’ve created and even receive feedback. This can bring about improvement. You improve your writing skills and your creativity by blogging. You can blog about the topic you are passionate about. Eventually, you may even be recognized, in time. There are a lot of people who became famous because of their blog. Writing a blog is also a hobby. It is actually a form of leisure. Believe me, if you find it fun to read and see things on the internet, it is more fun to be the person who posts about it. It’s satisfying. And you can interact with your readers.

The Internet is often the first place people go to in order to learn a new skill. If a reader sees your blog and finds it useful, then wow, you have just helped a stranger. Isn’t it nice to know that you have helped someone because of what you wrote? Also, in time, readers may find great interest in your blog. It can be a way to open opportunities, and build friendships. You can expand your knowledge. These days, writing a blog presents an easy way to become a professional writer. I’ve seen and read about people who make money by blogging. Well, who knows? If you hone your writing skills, a company may take interest in your blog and hire you, or pay you to keep blogging. Yup, I am still a long way from that, but who knows? I might be well-known writer someday. It’s not bad to dream is it? J

I’ve read in the internet, that as a blogger you are part of a quiet revolution. Blogs have taken the power from traditional publishers, and given it to ordinary people – like you and me. You are now free to create something that gives you recognition and can provide an income. All you need is determination, a long-term plan, ongoing regular content creation – and know-how.

Polychase Magaoay