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The 4 Great Emphases of Methodist Christianity
- God's love includes everyone! (Universal Atonement)
- Though tragically separated from God by sin, we can be saved through faith in Jesus Christ! (Salvation Faith)
- God's spirit brings assurance that we belong to Him! (Witness of the Spirit)
- A life dominated by perfect love is the goal of Christian experience (Perfect Love)
Personalise these four emphases and use these suggested prayers accordingly.
PERSONALISE THE FOUR EMPHASES
The following questions help
- Do I need to receive Christ as my Saviour and Lord?
- Do I need assurance that Christ has accepted me and pardoned me from my sin?
- Assured that Christ is my Saviour, do I need to surrender to the Holy Spirit's control, so as to live in the power of His Love?
Following are suggested prayers to be used according to the need represented above. Remember, god is anxious to answer every single prayer. Your attitude is more important than the words you use.
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To Receive Christ
"Lord God, I confess that I have sinned. I acknowledge Jesus Christ as the only way of salvation and receive him into my life as Saviour and Lord. As evidence of my faith in Your faithfulness, I thank You now."
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To Receive Assurance
"Lord God, I trust Jesus Christ as my Saviour and Lord. On the authority of Your promises in scripture I claim the assurance that You have pardoned and accepted me. As evidence of my faith in Your faithfulness, I thank You now."
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To Receive the Spirit's Control
"Lord God, I want Your love to dominate my life and to be expressed in all my actions. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit. Empower me to do Your will daily. As evidence of my faith that what I have asked You have done, I thank You now."
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Which prayer would you say best expresses your own need? Pray the prayer.
Some helpful suggestions
- Read this article again, especially the scriptures which apply to your situation.
- Remember that it is your faith (commitment and trust) which connects you with God's promises, not your feelings.
- Read your Bible daily. Let God talk to you.
- Pray daily. You talk to God.
- Witness to others. You talk for God.
- Participate in group worship, study, and service to others, at least once a week.
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