#preachingfromthebiblenet > Quote from to A Novel: The Last Days in the History of Human Seft-Governance > Website: preachingfromthebible.net/thelastdays The translation of text by AI ChatGPT: Tim waited until Thùy calmed a little and then spoke slowly, warmly, and carefully: “Thùy, the Lord does not require you to be perfect before you come to Him. Salvation does not rest on merit, ritual, or anything we do. It is entirely by grace through faith. Ephesians 2:8–9 says clearly, ‘For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.’ True repentance is not listing every sin or punishing yourself. It is turning away from sin—recognizing that you have lived apart from God, grieving that you have offended Him, and deciding from this day onward to follow Him. It is a change of heart: from ‘I rule my life’ to ‘The Lord is my Lord.’ You do not need to understand everything immediately. The Lord will lead you step by step.” He paused and looked directly into her eyes. “Do you sincerely repent, desire to turn to the Lord, and believe that the Lord Jesus died for your sins and rose again to give you eternal life?” Thùy nodded, tears still falling, but her voice was firmer now. “Yes… I repent. I believe the Lord Jesus is my Lord. I want to follow Him.” Tim smiled, deeply moved. “Then at this very moment, you are saved. The Lord has received you into His family. We will baptize you—the public sign of dying and rising with the Lord, that we die to the old sinful self and rise in the Lord Jesus Christ as a new and holy person.” Mỹ Linh stood up and wiped away her tears. “Let’s go to the bathroom. There is still water in the tub—the Lord prepared it for this moment.” The whole family moved into the small bathroom. Mỹ Linh turned on both the hot and cold taps. Water still flowed from the pressure of the storage tank above the roof. In a short time, the tub was filled. Flashlight beams lit the room, making it simple yet sacred. Hồng Ân brought in a towel and one of her sets of sleep clothes. Thùy and Hồng Ân were of similar build, so the clothes would fit Thùy. Thùy took off her jacket and stood in the tub, shivering slightly from the cool water, but her eyes shone brightly. Tim stood beside her and asked: “What is your full name?” She answered: “Vương Ngọc Thùy.” Tim nodded, looked into her eyes, and spoke solemnly: “Vương Ngọc Thùy, do you publicly confess your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, who died for your sins and rose again?” Thùy nodded softly. “Yes, I do.” Tim placed his right hand on her head and said, “In the name of God, the Self-Existing and Eternal One—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit—I baptize you. Amen.” Everyone said together, “Amen.” Mỹ Linh stood on the other side, supporting Thùy’s back with both hands. She gently lowered her into the water, then raised her up again. Water splashed lightly, but no one laughed—there was only reverence and joy. Mỹ Linh said softly, “Vương Ngọc Thùy, you have died with the Christ, and now you have risen in newness of life.” Again, everyone said, “Amen.” Thùy stepped out of the tub, water dripping from her hair, her eyes glistening. She held Mỹ Linh’s hand tightly, then turned to Tim. “Thank the Lord, and thank you both.” > Link view text: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mVzrd8XyTAXrW-JeM7hxaXkLhv3wNzvnFJeO58huG0I/edit?usp=drivesdk