Christianity is a useless, empty bucket — unless its message is — individual salvation through one’s personal decision (faith) to believe in Jesus Christ — that His death, burial and RESURRECTION was for you as the only Way for Eternal life.
You may have “heard” the Gospel and you may have “come to the knowledge of Christ” or “know” the Gospel but you alone must, at some time, make the decision to trust Jesus Christ, that He died as your substitute, in your place, for your sins, that He is your Savior. Then, He freely GIVES you the Gift of eternal Life (forever)..
Study John 3:16-18 “He that believeth is NOT condemned..”
Christ died, that’s history, Christ died for ME, that’s Salvation.
Christ IS RISEN and coming again!!!
Notes From A Retired Preacher 
Alex,
Thanks for dropping by.
I was blinded by the lie for too long .. Therefore clarity is important to me, I pray it always will be.
In Jesus Christ eternally,
ExP(Jack)
As always, I love how you highlight the simple beauty of the Gospel! It’s not complicated, it’s simply accepting a free gift from God by trusting in Christ as Savior!
Z,
Much better to be a conduit.. of the Gospel.
Think of you often — and pray you are doing well.
In Jesus Christ eternally,
ExP(Jack)
How ODD that you would use BUCKET…My Bible Study Lecturer said “We need to stop being BUCKETS and start being PIPES” (conduits)…
I looked at a dear Christian friend sitting next to me and said “…you’re just a DRAIN!” heh heh!
Thanks AOW,
Good to know – that many know…
Jesus is arisen and alive..
In Christ eternally,
ExP(Jack)
Check out this survey!
http://bobmccarty.com/2010/04/04/vast-majority-of-americans-believe-in-resurrection/
Count me in! This is my RSVP to the reception when Christ comes.
Glen
“Lov’n the Lord & Liv’n the Life…”