Good Friday Testimonies

Impact of Being Born Again

I was born into a Christian family and went to church every Sunday of the week. During my Primary school years, I would attend Sunday school and hear stories about Christ. I believed that Jesus Christ was our Savior and that He died on the cross for our sins, but I would not feel the need or urgency to draw closer to God and to understand His Word. My Bible would stay untouched throughout the week, and it was only on Sunday that it would be read. I would only focus on God on Sundays, and would devote myself to the things of the world the rest of the week.

As my first year of Secondary school progressed, I was busy with my studies. Projects and overdue homework would pile up and I would feel stressed and helpless, even so I never turned to ask God for help and had the mindset that I would be able to pull through by myself. It was only a matter of God’s grace that I managed to pass all my subjects that year and had the time to pursue my interests, though not having the time to focus on God.

It was nearing the end of this year that I went to the church youth camp. My sister had asked whether I wanted to go and I said, “Sure.” I had nothing better to do anyway, except for maybe some Chinese homework left undone.

I was very nervous when I first came to the camp, but it turned out to be both an interesting and spiritually uplifting experience for me. The first day was quite awkward for me, since I did not really know anyone, and as the day progressed I had finally realised that my relationship with God was terrible, I did not read the Bible, I did not do Quiet Time and I rarely prayed! It was as if God had brought me to the camp to see the error in my ways and to repent for all these years of neglecting Him. With each passing day of the camp, I diligently prayed and read the Bible, feeling closer to God than I ever had been.

When the camp ended, I was quite scared that I would go back to my bad habits and get distracted from God. Thankfully my sister had taken RPGs for both of us and I’ve been doing my Quiet Time ever since.

Being born again has truly made an impact on my life. Since the start of Secondary two, though our workload seems to have doubled and the stress of choosing the right subjects for next year is quite suffocating, I actually feel more relaxed that I have God to turn to whenever the stress is too much for me to handle or simply when I have trouble with my homework or even friendship issues. Even wearing clothes befitting of a Christian never occurred to someone used to wearing shorts like me.

“And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.” (Mark 12:30). Through the journey of my salvation, I feel that loving and obeying God is truly the most important thing to draw closer to him, and I am elated that I have the opportunity to be baptised and show that I have accepted Christ to be my Lord and Saviour. Julia Chung

I Am So Happy Because of Jesus

I was brought up as a Hindu but in order to marry my late husband, Sidney Samuel, who was a Roman Catholic, I had to attend classes to learn about Jesus Christ and Mother Mary. I did not want to be a Christian but forced myself to attend classes so that I could marry Sidney. We got married but I continued to pray to the Hindu gods, I also prayed to Jesus and Mary and my husband did what I did. I did not go to church with him except on special occasions. My son, Reuben, was baptised in the Roman Catholic Church.

My husband died some years ago and knowing that my son was a Roman Catholic, I did not want him to pray to Hindu gods. I told myself that I should become a Roman Catholic to support my son. I went to a Roman Catholic Church, and attended classes for a year before I got baptised.

My employer, Mrs Gaby Bujis, learnt about my baptism and told me that I must believe in Jesus Christ alone. She told me about the wicked things committed by the priests. I had so much respect for the priests because I thought that since they were not married they must be very pure. So when I heard about their horrible deeds, I was both disappointed and fed up. Gaby also told me that if I did not believe in Jesus Christ and His saving grace I would end up in hell. I was deeply troubled. I thought about these for two days. Gaby told me that her friend, Jenny, would come to the house to tell me about Jesus. Jenny came and told me all about Jesus Christ and what He alone has done for me in order to save me from my sin. After I heard the gospel from the Bible, I believed and received Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour.

I am so happy because Jesus blesses me. My sister-in-law, whom I had not seen for 20 years, contacted me and invited my mother and son and I to her house during Deepavali last year. I told her that I had become a Christian and believe in Jesus Christ only. I go to church every week and attend Sunday school. I know I must not be absent from church because God has sent people to help me. I know that if I am absent from church, it means I am disobeying God. My son, Reuben, is not happy, he says that I do whatever others tell me to do, but I know I want to believe in Jesus Christ. I have considered for two whole days before I made my decision to see Jenny. I tell my son that I am doing the right thing by believing in Jesus Christ. I am now attending Catechism class conducted by Dr Jeffrey Khoo and waiting to be baptised. I thank the Lord Jesus Christ for saving my soul. Praise the Lord. Sandira Devi

Touched by What Jesus Did for Me

I was born into a Christian family but I was not baptised when I was an infant. Although I attended and enjoyed Sunday school since young I did not really understand the purpose until I heard the gospel. I realised that Jesus died on the cross to save me and that if Jesus did not save me I would be condemned to hell. I was actually very touched by what the Lord did for me. I said the sinner’s prayer and asked the Lord to come into my heart. Through the Sunday school lessons I learnt that no matter what happens I should always look up to God who is my source of help and strength. Johanna Lam

Need to Believe in Order to See

Whenever I have difficulties, I’m always at a loss and I did not know who I can turn to. After attending numerous sermons preached in True Life BP Church, I got to know who Christ is and how He died for our sins.

I found myself listening to the Word of God more zealously and faithfully, praying to Him whenever I need help. We indeed have to believe to see and not see to believe.

The Lord has blessed me with good results and job. I am thankful that I have found my Saviour! Tan Ling Li

Each Step I Take, God Guides Me

I was told that when I was born my parents were still in the time of confusion as to their faith. After my parents were graciously saved by the Lord Jesus Christ not many months later, I was dedicated to the Lord. My parents taught me many stories from the Bible including the Gospel story. They let me memorise Psalm 1, 23, and 100 since my pre-primary years. I heard many times the Gospel from my parents, Sunday school teacher and Pastor Robert Kluttz.

When I was about six to seven years old I began thinking more about life after death. I asked myself if I was really going to heaven after I die or if there is really life after death. I realised that my life was like I have never heard about God before. I was disobedient to my parents and I frequently fought with my siblings. At the age of eight, God was merciful to me and gave me the grace to repent of my sins and believe in Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Saviour. Praise the Lord, I know then that Jesus died for my sins so that I can have eternal life with God in Heaven.

After the Lord saved me, I am often tempted to commit sin. I thank the Lord that He is with me and He promise the Holy Spirit to help me overcome sin in every step that I take. In my pilgrimage here on earth the Lord gives me the Bible as my perfect guide. He also will chastise me when I do wrong. As I look back what had happened in my life I believed that each step that I took, He was the One who guided me. I give back to Him all my praises and thanksgiving. Theya B Lagapa

To Grow Stronger in My Faith

My very first experience with Christ was when I was about eight years old, I attended weekly Sunday school. It was interesting and fun initially when I got to learn and understand more about Christianity, the prospect of being able to meet more friends appealed to me too. However, I soon lost interest as I noticed more and more friends not attending Sunday classes.

Soon I stopped going altogether and spent my Sunday morning watching cartoons and playing at home. I was re I got together with my husband, then boyfriend who made it a point to bring me to church service with him every Sunday. Initially I did not feel that it was important as I was not exposed to Christianity for so many years. However, as I attended more Sunday services and listened to more sermons, it dawned upon me that the true reason why Christ died on the cross was to save unbelievers like me.

I became more open to Christianity and as I got more exposed to a Christian environment within my husband’s family, I become more comfortable attending church. A year later, I became mentally ready to accept Christ as my personal Saviour. I want to make it a point going forward to know more about God’s words and continue to grow stronger in my faith. Casey Fan

I Will Walk Closer with God

I was born into a Christian family. From young, my parents brought me to church. When I was old enough, I attended the Children’s Sunday school where I learnt about God. The Sunday school teachers taught us the Bible and how Jesus died on the cross and rose on the third day to save us from our sins. Hearing this good news, I want to confess that I am a sinner and acknowledge that only God can save me from my sins. Hence, I want to be a Christian and be baptised so that I will walk closer with God with every step I take. Benn Tan

 

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