When the last days come...

I will give my Spirit to everyone. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your young men will see visions, and your old men will have dreams (The New Testament).

These are exciting days! Currently, around the globe, for every person born, there are 4 being born again. There is a move of God happening on almost every continent. Part of the reason is the Gospel of Jesus Christ is being preached. There is power in the Gospel.

The Gospel is God's power to save all who believe. The Gospel "in a nutshell" is that Jesus died for your sins, was buried, and was raised from the dead on the third day by the power of God. The Gospel is good news for everyone. Over 3500 people in the Portland area have received Christ in the last 7 months through the work of evangelists from local churches. God's power is moving through His people in our city.

If you recently heard the Gospel and prayed to receive the free gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ, here are some next steps for you:

1. Tell someone you received Jesus as Savior. Witness to others about your experience. 
2. Read at least 2 or 3 chapters of the Bible everyday. If you do not have one, try Bible Gateway or download the entire Bible in mp3 format.
   
3. Practice prayer. Prayer is simply talking to God. Listen for His voice too, as sometimes He will speak to you.
   
4. Next, find a Bible believing church and associate with them. You will grow in your spiritual life.
   
5. Request to be baptized in water. Baptism is an outward sign of an inward work and will help seal your confession of faith.
   

Download a basic introduction to the Christian faith (opens new page with a self study guide [8mb PDF]).
Listen to a talk by Harold Eberle about the status of Christianity world-wide (courtesy of Co-Labor Ministries).