"Come into my heart".....

[Lik3]

I can't say that all Baptists believe in strict interpretation of scripture, but I wonder if the words, "come into my heart" or "receive You as Lord and Savior". I don't wish to say that those words matter, but I don't know where those particular phrases in the Bible come from. Can a sinner's prayer like "come into my heart" okay to help lead them into Jesus Christ for salvation or are theses phrases based on unbiblical teaching. I cannot find those phrases anywhere, nor can I find any Scriptures that support a person asking the Lord to "come into my heart" or "receive You as Lord and Savior". I know that we are to call on the Lord Jesus (or Jesus is Lord) depending on the translation and believe that the Father rose Him from the dead.

(Romans 10:9-13) says,
"9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 11 As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame." 12 For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, 13 for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”"

I think that believing in one's heart is different from coming into my heart and receiving Him as Savior and Lord. In your own opinion, what does it mean for a person to "come into my heart" or "receive Him as Lord and Savior"? In your opinion, is that unbiblical? Help me understand this. As a believer, if I were to witness to someone, I don't want to deceive them any way, shape, or form. Also, would it be okay for a witness to lead them to the Lord or is it the Holy Spirit the One who leads others to the Lord? Or rather, is the Holy Spirit the one that uses a believer to lead a sinner to the Lord?

Jesus tells the disciples about the coming Holy Spirit in John 16:7-11
" 7 But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. 8 When he comes, he will prove the world to be in the wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment: 9 about sin, because people do not believe in me; 10 about righteousness, because I am going to the Father, where you can see me no longer; 11 and about judgment, because the prince of this world now stands condemned."

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

There are lots of differences between what Yahweh Says in His Word and what men and tradition and most teachings say.

Also between those who abide in Jesus in union with Him continually daily, as written,
as the Ekklesia in the NT are said by Yahweh to have lived daily,
vs
meeting a couple hours, if that much, per week to satisfy some religious obligation or conscience or to look good ?

Turn to Yahweh (repent). Hear the Father, and DO His Word (be not just hearers, unjustified, but doers, justified (Romans 2) .... Whoever hears the word of My Father and Does it, they are My family.

 

[Humble me Lord]

Hey, Lik3.
Sounds like you are mixing in a little of some other denominations that claim there are certain words one must say to be saved, like exact wording, chanting some special prayer......

Acts 16:31 , it's pretty simple. No magic words required, a free gift.

Yes, God may use us, and we are called to spread the Gospel and save sinners.

 

[john norris]

I can't say that all Baptists believe in strict interpretation of scripture, but I wonder if the words, "come into my heart" or "receive You as Lord and Savior". I don't wish to say that those words matter, but I don't know where those particular phrases in the Bible come from. Can a sinner's prayer like "come into my heart" okay to help lead them into Jesus Christ for salvation or are theses phrases based on unbiblical teaching. I cannot find those phrases anywhere, nor can I find any Scriptures that support a person asking the Lord to "come into my heart" or "receive You as Lord and Savior". I know that we are to call on the Lord Jesus (or Jesus is Lord) depending on the translation and believe that the Father rose Him from the dead.

(Romans 10:9-13) says,
"9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 11 As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame." 12 For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, 13 for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”"

I think that believing in one's heart is different from coming into my heart and receiving Him as Savior and Lord. In your own opinion, what does it mean for a person to "come into my heart" or "receive Him as Lord and Savior"? In your opinion, is that unbiblical? Help me understand this. As a believer, if I were to witness to someone, I don't want to deceive them any way, shape, or form. Also, would it be okay for a witness to lead them to the Lord or is it the Holy Spirit the One who leads others to the Lord? Or rather, is the Holy Spirit the one that uses a believer to lead a sinner to the Lord?

Jesus tells the disciples about the coming Holy Spirit in John 16:7-11
" 7 But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. 8 When he comes, he will prove the world to be in the wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment: 9 about sin, because people do not believe in me; 10 about righteousness, because I am going to the Father, where you can see me no longer; 11 and about judgment, because the prince of this world now stands condemned."

 

[john norris]

a lot of the scriptures r self explanatory in the bible,somethings understood don't need to be explained but our carnal mindedness is our demise,there are more than six senses in life (see, smell,hear,etc,etc but i say there are seven, gods # .7 which is common sense!

 

[john norris]

are there any saints up this morn for a little chat?

 

[FIRESTORM314]

I think getting a person to make a decision on the day is a good thing otherwise they tend to go away and think about it then forget it or leave it for another day which might be years later or never.

If you believe that the Gospel is a treasure worth having then you really want the other person to have it as soon as possible.

Having some sort of verbal saying is a means of getting an acceptance of the Gospel and making a covenant with God - this imo is a good thing. It's like signing a contract - Once someone has agreed then they are more likely to become committed as they have made a decision and made some promises.

The alternative is to hope the person comes back and then eventually goes on to follow Jesus. It's like fishing with holes in your net and hoping you will catch them another day.

Accepting Jesus as Lord and Saviour sounds ok to me although that needs expanding on for a bit more clarity - asking Jesus into your heart is a bit wishy washy. As and example think of marriage vows spoken in church - they are very simple but are needed. What you say needs to be thought out well and agreed as they are binding.