SALVATION AT SHORELINE
“I am loved by God, I cannot earn it, I cannot lose it. I am forgiven and made brand new. In Christ I live with passion and purpose. I am empowered by the Spirit, to be the Church in the world, and to live this love revolution.”
What is Salvation?
You are loved by God, and there is a place for you in his family. In fact, he is waiting to welcome you with open arms. Here's the good news, you don't have to do anything to earn God's love or grace. It's a matter of responding to Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection with faith. Receiving the free gift of salvation is the most important decision of your life.
What’s next?
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Baptism
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Life Groups
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Serving
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Reading the Word
God has first made himself known to use through his word. We primarily use NIV in our services. Other ESV, NLT, MSG.
Top 10 Gospel Verses
God has first made himself known to use through his word. We primarily use NIV in our services. Other ESV, NLT, MSG.
Top 10 Things to Know
1. You are completely and totally forgiven
Your decision sets you right with God! Christ did for us, what we could never do for ourselves. He paid the sin debt (Romans 5:8) and we are spiritually washed clean (Isaiah 1:18). Our sins are never remembered again (Psalm 103:12).
2. You have been made brand new
Your basic identity is now as a follower of Jesus, and you are not only forgiven – you are given everlasting life (John 3:16). You did not earn it. You cannot lose it. It’s a gift (Ephesians 2:8-9). Everything about your life is totally new (II Corinthians 5:17)!
3. You can publicly affirm your decision by being baptized
Baptism is an outward expression of an inward work. Going public is not only Biblically proscribed and personally meaningful (Acts 2:38), it’s also an encouragement to those who have been part of your journey.
4. You will begin learning more about God by reading the Bible
God’s intent is that we would live purposefully. His Word gives us a reliable picture of who he is and what he values. By becoming familiar with him and his ways, our heart and mind will be transformed (Romans 12:2). Here is a great Bible study that you can start right now.
5. You can talk to God and he will listen to you
Communication is key in every relationship. Prayer is how we communicate with God. Your concerns matter to him (I Peter 5:7). So, instead of worrying, fretting, losing sleep – talk to God about everything (Philippians 4:6)
6. You can find strength through inspirational music
God’s presence is made real to us in the context of praise (Psalm 22:3). Developing a personal praise/worship set-list allows us to creatively include uplifting music in our everyday lives.
7. You will become more aware of God’s activity in your life through thanksgiving
Get in the habit of noticing and expressing thanks for God’s faithfulness. A practice many have found helpful is to begin each day journaling three points of gratitude. (Psalm 103:2). Do you have a notebook that you can use before going to bed every night to reflect on your day?
8. You have an important contribution to make
Every Christian is entrusted with a certain amount of time, talent and treasure (I Peter 4:10). We honor God best by using these resources to make a positive difference in the world by generously serving and giving. Shoreline offers a class called Dive In online and in-person to help you discover how to get started.
9. You are not in this alone
The Spirit of God now lives in you (Galatians 5:22). But that doesn’t mean you have to figure it all out on your own. We joyfully worship together as a congregation (Hebrews 10:25) and gather for friendship and support in smaller groups.
10. You don’t have to be perfect; you just need to keep moving forward
EVERY follower of Jesus has tough times (John 16:33). Being a person of faith does not exempt us from hardship and failure. Stay at the journey (Galatians 6:9) and ask for help if you need it. Celebrate Recovery meets on Thursday nights at 7:00pm.