Book excerpt: Have you suddenly been shaken by the realization that your connection with God is lacking authenticity or intimacy? Perhaps it is because your relationship with Him is distant, distorted, or even possibly, stone dead. Don’t despair! The God of all gods wants to both save you and draw near to you in intimate fellowship. But, learning how to get to know and walk with the God of the Universe in a practical way proves elusive to many. With Christianity being presented with as many variations as there are ice cream flavors, it can be difficult to sort out the spiritual treasure from the trash. If you were once asleep, but now are wide awake to the truth of how desperately you need God’s manifest presence in your life, then this is the guide for you. In The Salvation Survival Guide, JT Zory, Dalila Stitz, and Matt White invite you to experience their journeys of having the mighty hand of God shaking them awake to the truth. Whether being lifelong “Christians” or peak sinners, all were unknowingly on the wide path that leads to destruction. Come along as they share their testimonies as well as practical insights of how the Spirit of God led them out of the ruins and into relationship. In this guide, you will learn: how to hear God’s voice practical tips for getting to know God why you need and how to ask for the Baptism of the Spirit the importance of forgiveness steps for walking through deep repentance about spiritual weapons and how to use them …and more. The Salvation Survival Guide is designed to be used as a toolkit. At the end of each major section there are additional tips, exercises, or resources to help you gain a better understanding of the concepts as well as practically apply everything you learn. With this guide, you can go from being a casual acquaintance of the Most High God to the closest of friends.