This is the Statement of Faith of the Born Again Christian Believer Ministry.

I was asked by a man (an Atheist), who I consider my dear friend what church I belong to and what church I was brought up in. I was asked also of his wife (an Atheist), after a prolonged absence, "do you still believe in God"? I have sincere respect for these folks for their honesty. They do not believe in God and they do not pretend they believe. This now 92-year-old man once told me, I have been involved in four Christian religious doctrines and, "I would like to believe but I just can't. I've read where Jesus Christ was a religious fanatic and that's why he was killed. I believe religion is a form of insanity". What can I say to these dear folks other than live my life as a believer and conversing my faith with them? (Update: My 92-year-old atheist friend died today, November 14, 2016. He would have been 93 next February 24th. He died an unbeliever. "Peril of Unbelief" Hebrews 3:15, John 3:16.)  

So what is my answer to these questions?

The Holy Bible - KJV, the written word in scripture, the miracle of life (seen and unseen - heavens and the earth) is my answer! Jesus Christ was a crazy religious lunatic OR Jesus Christ IS who the scriptures proclaim, God with us! I believe the Old Testament while relevant as history and prophecy, to be edification of creation and early life and teaching, old covenant (much can be applied to present day living) however, rightly dividing the scriptures (word of God) today we are to live in the New Testament scriptures, new covenant . Jesus often said, "you have heard of old times but I say unto you........" Jesus addressed nine of the ten commandments by strengthening them. The commandment "Remember the Sabbath etc." He did not address however, he said, "A new commandment I give unto you, that you love one another"...John 13:34. Jesus followed Old Testament scripture as he lived in those times. When Jesus Christ was crucified and died on the cruel cross he said "It is finished" The Vail was rent from top to bottom! The law (Old Testament-covenant) was fulfilled. When Jesus Christ rose and ascended to heaven we now live in the New Testament. Jesus said the comforter "Gods Holy Spirit" will come and so it is today for "Born Again Believers". Recorded in scripture (John chapter three verse three), "You must be Born Again", eternity with God. Also recorded in scripture (John chapter three verse three), the consequence of not being "Born Again" which is separation from God in eternity. Born of water (physical birth) born of the spirit (Spiritual rebirth). Rebirth, a spiritual awakening to an understanding and communion with God. This then comes about through confession and repentance to God, accepting the precious Holy Blood of God (Christ) on the cross as forgiveness for an individual's - 'my' sin. This then becomes a personal matter, a personal relationship. The cross did not save, Christ on the cross and only the Christ on the cross and Holy shed Blood is sufficient to save and does' save. Who so ever believeth in God (Christ) shall not parish (when the earth is destroyed by fire, HELL ) but have everlasting, eternal life (John chapter three verse sixteen). For by Grace (the grace of God) we are saved through faith (Romans chapter five verse one) NOT RELIGION! Repentance also includes asking forgiveness from those (individuals) one has wronged (this is sin) Matthew 5:22-24. This is most often not stressed by religious leaders. Note also that should the individual you ask forgiveness from refuse to forgive you then God forgives you, you are forgiven, Matthew 18:15-18. In this world today there is so much religion. There are many religious people in the world, in the pews of denominations and yes, there are many religious preachers in pulpits, pastors engaging in sexual activities with other men's wives, and homosexual behavior (in church). Church pastors engaged with prostitutes (Jimmy Swaggart). A survey taken revealed over half of the pastors had pornography on their computers. Priests molesting young boys, impregnating women (other men's wives), the hierarchy condoning and covering this up. These are serious offenses; Matthew 18:6, Luke 17:2. This hurts the cause of Christ. So to my Atheist friends' question, I must say "I belong to NO religion". Many, many religions (religious, denominations and doctrines) to choose from. Many call their movements "Christian" but they are ritualistic religious movements only, creating their own titles such as, Assembly of God, Baptist, Bible / community churches (so-called), Catholic (many diocese), Church of Christ (several versions), Church of God, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (actually Mormon followers), Church of the Nazarene, Jehovah's Witnesses, Lutheran (several synods), Methodist - Wesleyns, Seventh-day Adventist - whitens, television preachers, (many yet thankfully not all) have become millionaires (Jim and Tammy Faye Baker) with their talent of persuasive speech and by exploiting the faith and beliefs of their listeners, on and on and on..... There are those who doctor shop for pain medicine (relief), there are those who doctrine shop for guilt (relief). However, there is only one remedy (Jesus Christ and him crucified.) So many want to play lead guitar behind Jesus (Jesus has many fans) yet want to be the leader of their own band. RELIGION! Again RELIGION, pacifies people with humanistic psychology mixed with scripture taken out of context. "Pacifier" going through the motions but receiving nothing of substance (sustenance). Nowhere in scripture is it written one is saved by religion. There is ONLY one Church which is "Born Again Believer's" (John Chapter 3). "the Bride of Christ". One must be in association with God (Christ) in this Church. Be not deceived, God is not mocked. What one sews one will reap.

Galatians 6:7-8

• Been or/are abused by dishonest clergy, your denominational teaching? Stop Clergy Abuse!
• Believe you are/or have been instructed wrongly, false-misleading, self-serving, eternal security teaching? There is no such scriptural doctrine as unconditional eternal security, once in the covenant of Grace always in the covenant of Grace. A person can sin out of the covenant of Grace and be lost eternally. MATTHEW 24:13 -14 EZEKIEL 18:24 HEBREWS 6:4-6, 10:26-29. SECOND PETER 2:21,22, GALATIONS 6:7. God secures born-again believers in eternal security, continuing in "surrendered & committed" faith. Abide in Me... JOHN 15:4-14. Known, unconfessed, unrepentant sin IS unforgiven sin! To a Christian and/or non-believer! Belief in Jesus Christ is surrendering, yielding, obeying and following Jesus. Read first, second and third Epistle of John.
• Difference between born into a physical (natural) family, No Choice! Born Again into spiritual (faith) family, Choice! God in love, creates each one with a free will, accept or reject. God never removes this free will.
• Often the elderly are spiritually and financially manipulated as the end of life nears (Elder Abuse). Stop Clergy Abuse!
• Many denominations pick and choose old testament scriptures to further their own agenda. One being tithing (10%). A preacher once told me "You are obligated to pay your tithe, we will fight over the money"! WRONG! We are to be good stewards, 2nd Corinthians: 9:7 Everyone, according to purpose in one's heart, so let one give. Not grudgingly or of necessity.