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Sunday, July 20, 2008

Will you be admitted into Heaven?

Only those not blotted from the Lamb's Book of Life are "Authorized Personnel."

I am a 19 year old homeschool alumnus who is completing his degree in Computer Science. I have a passion for God's Word, a desire to see His truth proclaimed, and do all that I do for His glory.

I grew up in a Christian home, was taken to church every week, listened to the Bible, went to Christian school, and was homeschooled. When I was 5 years old, my parents explained to me about heaven and hell. At that point I was scared to death of dying and going to hell; so, I talked with my parents and expressed a desire to ask Jesus in my heart. At this point my dad led me through "the prayer", and I was told I was "good to go". As I grew up, I was a "pretty good Christian kid" on the outside, but, inwardly, I was completely depraved. As I grew older, I became more and more distant from the Lord. I found no pleasure in reading His word or praying - only boredom. I couldn't be persuaded to talk about anything that related to the Lord without wanting, in my heart, to be discussing something else. Finally I reached the age of 14, and something revolutionary happened. Discovering the teaching of Ray Comfort, I heard him preach the Law and the Gospel. God used this teaching to impress upon me my utter wretchedness and hypocrisy. I fell down on my knees and cried out to God to save me, which He graciously did. My Savior has now granted me a desire to understand and strive for His truth, as well as to proclaim his Word and the Gospel.

I’m a recent high school graduate, currently finishing my second year of college. More importantly, I was saved by God’s grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. Being born again is an event that occurs at a specific moment in time – yet it is totally a miracle of regeneration that can only be accomplished by the power of God. For me, I prayed the sinner’s prayer as a young child, but in August of 2006 God gave me full assurance as I reconfirmed that decision while completing IBLP’s Basic Seminar.

I live with my family in the southeastern U.S.A. Currently studying for classes and exams takes up most of my time, but I strive to live a balanced life to the glory of God - a combination of reading and research, spending quality time with my family, and serving the church and other local ministries in IT-related capacities.

Two places I’d like to go in the near future? One sooner than the other, but Alaska… and heaven.

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