Through coming to Christ a man,
1st. Becomes a CHILD OF GOD.
BUT as many as received Him (Christ), to them gave he power to become the sons of God.
John 1:12.
2nd. Has Everlasting LIFE.
VERILY, verily, I say unto you, he that heareth my word, and believeth on Him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation (judgment); but is passed from death unto life.
John 5:24.
3rd. Receives the HOLY SPIRIT.
THEN Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Acts 2:38.
4th. Has FELLOWSHIP with others.
THEN they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
AND they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Acts 2:41—42.
5th. Has God’s PROMISES.
WHEREBY are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises.
II Peter 1:4.
6th. Is called to SERVICE.
FOR the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work.
Mark 13:34.
7th. Possesses HEAVEN.
IN my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
John 14:2