I believe ...now what?

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yes, Islam and Christianity are mutually exclusive. I am not a Muslim and you already figured out I identify myself as a Christian so anything definition that starts with "in Islam..." would apply to Islam, not Christianity. do you want to try your definition again but start with "In Christianity...."

under your avatar you state:

Follower of Isa Al Masih

so I looked it up here ... is this what you believe/follow?
Isa al-Masih - WikiIslam

or is it in error?

My response was the very basic elements, first baby steps in becoming a Christian and being saved and directly related to the OP.
 
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[this is a hypothetical scenario in the first person]

I believe Jesus died for my sins. What do I do now and when do I get to be called "saved"?
Have you received His Holy Spirit? You can not serve two masters. So you must make a decision.
Blessings
 
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under your avatar you state:

Follower of Isa Al Masih

so I looked it up here ... is this what you believe/follow?
Isa al-Masih - WikiIslam

or is it in error?

My response was the very basic elements, first baby steps in becoming a Christian and being saved and directly related to the OP.
you looked it up in "WikiIslam"? haven't I told you I'm not a Muslim? Why are you using WikiIslam to define something a Christian says? The OP is a hypothetical and is not intended to reflect my personal development as a Christian. this is a digressed topic, why don't you reply to the OP?
 
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Have you received His Holy Spirit? You can not serve two masters. So you must make a decision.
Blessings
"You can not serve two masters"
I'm not sure what this is for? where does the OP indicate opposing beliefs? You know the op is a hypothetical right?.

with that said are you saying the next step after belief is to receive the HS?
 
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[this is a hypothetical scenario in the first person]

I believe Jesus died for my sins. What do I do now and when do I get to be called "saved"?

1 Cor 15 has your answer, you also need to believe that he rose on the 3rd day for your justification, and you are set!
 
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1 Cor 15 has your answer, you also need to believe that he rose on the 3rd day for your justification, and you are set!


Along these lines...you rise with Him!
 
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"You can not serve two masters"
I'm not sure what this is for? where does the OP indicate opposing beliefs? You know the op is a hypothetical right?.

with that said are you saying the next step after belief is to receive the HS?
Follower of Isa Al Masih.....

In Islam, Isa al-Masih (عيسى المسي usually translated as Jesus Christ) is not believed to be the Son of God, but simply a messenger who is inferior in status to Muhammad
 
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Follower of Isa Al Masih.....

In Islam, Isa al-Masih (عيسى المسي usually translated as Jesus Christ) is not believed to be the Son of God, but simply a messenger who is inferior in status to Muhammad
key words "In Islam..." I'm not a Muslim so... (you can figure the rest out)

why am I defending my faith in a Christian only part of CF? why aren't you replying to the OP?
 
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[this is a hypothetical scenario in the first person]

I believe Jesus died for my sins. What do I do now and when do I get to be called "saved"?
Do what most new believers do. Read the Bible and let the divine gospel be your teacher and guide. Church is good, prayer is necessary, but don't place your faith in man. If you truly accept Jesus Christ as your Savior, and you have a desire to live for him, then he will guide you as you put forth the honest effort. Draw near to God and he will Draw near to you - James 4:8. When we seek the truth he will give it to us. When we knock on his door he will answer - Matthew 7:7-8.

I've read the bible many times. I've learned that before reading it is absolutely necessary to pray and ask God for Wisdom, Knowledge and Understanding of his Word. We can not truly learn what he does not teach us. Only God can open our eyes and willing hearts to his truth.

Good online bible resources:
biblegateway.com
biblehub.cc
 
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It's probably not a good idea to min/max salvation (what's the minimum I can do/know/believe to inherit eternal life).

Now that you believe in Christ, let's study the Bible together to learn more about him and what he wants from you. Also, let's go to church together so you can meet with others like yourself.
 
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It's probably not a good idea to min/max salvation (what's the minimum I can do/know/believe to inherit eternal life).

Now that you believe in Christ, let's study the Bible together to learn more about him and what he wants from you. Also, let's go to church together so you can meet with others like yourself.
Not the min/max, but the next step. It's seems to be a difficult question.
 
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what must he do to be baptized? and who is going to teach him? can you baptize him? can you teach him?

When Christ commands us to make disciples, baptise and teach, He's talking to the whole Church. However, for good order and making sure that we teach correctly, it's best handled by the ministry (pastors or priests, that is, those in the office as specified by Paul in 1 Timothy 3).

For the newly converted though, he is to love God and love his neighbour, and not neglecting to hear and read the Word of God. Contrary to popular belief, he's not required to join various church teams (unless he wants to), or seek out "God's will for his life". God's will for us is laid out very clearly in Scriptures, which, again, is to love God and love our neighbour. Beyond this, we have freedom in Christ to do whatever is good and fitting of our vocation, skills or place in life. Are you a student? Study well and honour your teacher. Are you an employee? Work as a diligent servant, as for the Lord. Are you a parent, leader or a person in authority? Be charitable, teach and guide in truth and humility. etc.

But to answer your questions directly:
"what must he do to be baptized?"
- He must only receive the Gospel; that we are justified by God's grace through faith in the person and works of Jesus Christ; being baptised into the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Ideally, this should be done by an ordained servant in the Lord. If circumstances make this impossible, any Christian may baptise, but, for good order, should let the Church know.

"and who is going to teach him?"
- He may be taught in Church where God's Word is faithfully preached, and the Holy Spirit, through the written Word of God, will teach him directly. He can also be taught by other Christians. It's the duty of every Christian to build up, comfort and strengthen each other in the faith.

"can you baptize him?"
- We can if necessary, but it's best handled by an ordained servant in the Lord, for he is able to teach with greater accuracy and do things properly, for he is trained in God's Word. Therefore, it's good for us to submit to them, just as Timothy submitted himself to Paul.

"can you teach him?"
- Same as the above, it's really the ordained servant of the Lord and God's written Word that should be the primary sources of teaching, but it's also the duty of all Christians to help and teach. For example, it's the duty of parents to teach their children. Church and Sunday school is great, but the teaching shouldn't end there - it ought to continue at home.

I think as we mature in faith, the "what now?" should become self-evident in view of God's Word. As we get more familiar with the Bible, we start to see how we can love God and serve our neighbour in our various vocations. Ephesians is a really good overview of how we are saved and what we should be doing next.
 
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[this is a hypothetical scenario in the first person]

I believe Jesus died for my sins. What do I do now and when do I get to be called "saved"?
You wait patiently for the Promise... Not being content with belief alone:

"He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost."

Then you will have power.....and would feel no need to question salvation

"And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you:"

Then you are free to share the gospel with power:

"5 For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance;"

We many today who deny the power....forcing many to have to just accept the best words and interpretations and wait and "see what the end gon' be" But this is only a form of godliness:

"Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away."
 
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Now that you believe in Christ, let's study the Bible together to learn more about him and what he wants from you. Also, let's go to church together so you can meet with others like yourself.

My post gave you the next steps. What do you think of them?

I like the together part, and the responsibility you take.
 
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