cry-teary-a

First there is that uncomfortable feeling in your soul, in your heart
Then there is that crying, that tearful mourning over your sin against God
Then you deeply determine and then turn from your wicked ways
All 3 are cry-teary-a for the baptism of repentance: 
               the first step toward being saved

Cry-teary-a continues with water baptism in the Name of Jesus Christ
There is no other name under heaven given among men, 
               whereby we must be saved.
It was Jesus Himself who taught us that we must be born again
Born again of the water:  after you repent it's just a matter of when!

Humbled in your heart and your sins remitted fully immersed in the water:
Cry-teary-a requires the baptism...the filling...the sealing of Our Father
Remember God's Promise:  You shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost!
Born again of the Spirit:  Jesus will always be close

       In the end the awesome effect of Christ's cry-teary-a
       Is the wonderful joy we share with Him:  His excellent euphoria!

--bro. tim pickl   Monday September 6, 2004 A.D.

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Notes:  cry-teary-a = criteria

Criteria:  "A standard of judging; any approved or established rule or test, by which facts,
principles opinions, and conduct are tried in forming a correct judgment respecting them"

See also:  John Chapter 3, Acts 2:37-40