By Jimmy Swaggart

Obtain a copy of the Holy Word of God, the Bible (preferably in the King James Version) to verify for yourself the Promises of God.

Read the Word of God.  See what the Lord and His Apostles have to say to you. Believe what you read and ask God to help you understand it.  It is not enough to accept as a historical fact that Jesus lived, died, and rose again. It is necessary to believe His Word, to have confidence in it, and to apply it in your life.

Present yourself to God in trust and say to Him, “Lord, I believe what you tell me, I am a great sinner and that I am lost.  I know in my heart that no man can grant me pardon, but that You can and You will.  But first, I must come unto You of my own free will.”

Romans 10:9-10 is the Scriptural Passage where we find this promise of Salvation and what we must do to receive it.

Romans 10:9-10 (KJV)

  “That if you shall confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and shall believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you shall be Saved. For with the heart man believes unto Righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto Salvation.”

Romans 10:13 repeats God’s Promise of Salvation, a promise given to all men and women and children.

Romans 10:13 (KJV)

  “For whosoever shall call upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved.”

Forgive all who have trespassed against you — asking God to help you to do so.  Seek to demonstrate your forgiveness by some kindly deed and explain that your actions springs from your conversion to Christ — who commands you to do thus.

You should make a habit of not only reading the Bible every day, but seeking the Lord in prayer.  Thank Him for your assurance of Salvation, and ask Him for His Guidance and that His Will be done.  If you do so, you will see your prayers answered.  But remember it is Not Once Saved and Always Saved.

Ask God to give you the Holy Spirit. It is He Who leads men into all truth.

John 16:13 (KJV)

  “Howbeit when He, the Spirit of Truth, is come He will guide you into all Truth.” 

Acts 1:8 (KJV)

  “But you shall receive Power, after that the Holy Spirit is come upon you.”

With this Power of the Holy Spirit, you will sense a Revelation of Jesus Christ previously unknown.  Offer all your prayers to God in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, praying to God Alone.  He is infinite and only He can hear you.

It will not be necessary to ask you to abandon the superstitious practices of the Roman Catholic church. Your conscience will disclose the enormous contrast between these and the clear and simple teaching of the Word of God.

Do your best to find a church that believes in Salvation by Faith and in the mighty Baptism in the Holy Spirit. This will be a Church that wins souls. You should attend its Services and become allied with its people, taking the Gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the World.

Do not hide the treasure of your discovery of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Renounce all connections with your past and seek to let others share in that which God has given you.  In this, you will fulfill Christ’s Command to take the Good News to every creature.

The Consequences

You may be vilified, despised, and even threatened. But remember, Christ was despised and suffered far beyond anything you will have to face.

Acts 16:31 (KJV)

  “And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you shall be saved (presents the most beautiful explanation of Salvation that could ever be given), and your house” (means that Salvation is not limited merely to the jailer, but is available to the entirety of his family as well, that is if they will meet the conditions of Faith in Christ required of them). 

Put the teachings of our Lord into practice and show throughout your life that your Faith is real.

May God shed His Light in your soul and give you Grace as you now embark upon the trust Christian life.

NOTE: There is a book called “Christian Living: How to Succeed in the Christian Life” by R.A. Torrey and Edward D. Andrews which is available at www.Amazon.com.  The price is currently at $19.95 for the Paperback book and $7.95 for the Kindle version.  Here is the Glossary of this book.

  There is another book that is easier to read called “Fast Track Christianity” by Mike Miles which is available from Brushfire Publications in Youngsville, LA, Phone No.: (337) 781-3280 for $10.00 (U.S.). Their email address mcmilesjr@yahoo.com. Information on how to obtain quantity order discounts on “Fast Track Christianity” available at this phone number and email address.

Christian Living: How to Succeed in the Christian Life

By R.A. Torrey and Edward D. Andrews

Introduction

Chapter 1 — Beginning Right

R.A. Torrey

Chapter 2 — Walking with God in the Beginning

Edward D. Andrews

Chapter 3 — The Open Confession of Christ

R.A. Torrey

Chapter 4 — Assurance of Salvation

R.A. Torrey

Chapter 5 — Explaining Salvation

Edward D. Andrews

Chapter 6 — Explaining Atonement

Edward D. Andrews

Chapter 7 — Examine Yourselves to see whether You are of the Faith

Edward D. Andrews

Chapter 8 — Receiving the Holy Spirit

R.A. Torrey

Chapter 9 –The Work of the Holy Spirit

Edward D. Andrews

Chapter 10 –How are we to Understand the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit?

Edward D. Andrews

Chapter 11 — The Holy Spirit in the First Century and Today

Edward D. Andrews

Chapter 14 — Explaining Christianity

Edward D. Andrews

Chapter 15 — Bible Study

R.A. Torrey

Chapter 16 — Hermenutics Explained

Edward D. Andrews

Chapter 17 — Why Study the Bible?

Edward D. Andrews

Chapter 18 — Interpreting with the Grammatical — Historical Method

Edward D. Andrews

Chapter 19 — Clarity of Scripture

Edward D. Andrews

Chapter 20 — Difficulties in the Bible

R.A. Torrey

Chapter 21 — Bible Difficulties Explained

Edward D. Andrews

Chapter 22 — Prayer

R.A. Torrey

Chapter 23 — Does God Step in and Solve our every Problem because we are Faithful?

Edward D. Andrws

Chapter 24 — Working for Christ

R.A. Torrey

Chapter 25 — Those who may Dwell with God

Edward D. Andrews

Chapter 26 — Foreign Missions

R.A. Torrey

Chapter 27 — Walk Humbly with Your God

Edward D. Andrews

Chapter 28 — Companions

R.A. Torrey

Chapter 29 — Christian Way of Life

Edward D. Andrews

Chapter 30 — Entertainment

R.A. Torrey

Chapter 31 — You must be Holy in all your Conduct

Edward D. Andrews

Chapter 32 – Persecution

R.A. Torrey

Chapter 33 — Walk with God even in Times of Difficulty

Edward D. Andrews

Chapter 34 — Guidance

R.A. Torrey

Chapter 35 — Be Sound in Mind

Edward D. Andrews

Other Books of Torrey and Andrews

Bibliography

Fast Track Christianity

By Mike Miles

Chapter 1 — The War Begins

Chapter 2 — Pride, The Stumbling Block

Chapter 3 — Man Struggles / God Restores

Chapter 4 — Christianity vs. Other Religions

Chapter 5 — The Flawed Atheist Perpestive

Chapter 6 — Think you might be a Christian?

Chapter 7 — Christians & “Look-A-Likes”

Chapter 8 — Heaven is Optional

Chapter 9 — Adversity’s Silver Lining

Chapter 10 — Your Story / His Glory

Chapter 11 — Ambassadors of God’s Love

Chapter 12 — Escaping “Lukewarm”

Chapter 13 — “Knowing” the Lord

Chapter 14 — God’s Blueprint — The Bible

Chapter 15 — The Times and Mission of Jesus

Chapter 16 — In One Accord?

Chapter 17 — The Person of the Holy Spirit

Chapter 18 — Don’t Stop Him

Chapter 19 — Signs of the Times

Chapter 20 — The Deception of Compromise

Chapter 21 — Enemy Strongholds

Chapter 22 — Christian Weapons of War

Chapter 23 — Once Saved. Always Saved?

Chapter 24 — A Tale of Two Nations

Chapter 25 — God’s People Persecuted

Chapter 26 — The Counterfeit God

Chapter 27 — Rapture & The Second Coming

Chapter 28 — The Great White Harvest

Chapter 29 — Trinity Discipleship

Chapter 30 — The Last Chapter

Keys to an Effective Christian Lifestyle