Becoming a Christian is the most
important decision you can make. This decision does not only
determine where you will spend eternity, but it will
determine every aspect of your life.
All People Have Sinned Against God
The Bible says, "All have sinned and fall short of the glory
of God" (Romans 3:23). The word sin means to miss a target
by falling short of that target. Sin is the failure of a
person to live the life which God has planned for him to
live. Everyone has sinned, it is universal.
The Price of Sin Is High
The Bible says, "the wages of sin is death; but the gift of
God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." (Romans
6:23). The person who lives without God in this life will
pay the awful price of an eternity separated from God. The
Bible calls this place of separation hell. Hell was never
meant to be the eternal home of mankind, but God could not
allow rebellious people to enter into heaven. Heaven is the
eternal dwelling of God's people, and it is a place where
God lives in perfect harmony with His people.
God Loves us in Spite of Our Sin
The Bible says, "But God commendeth his love toward us, in
that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."
(Romans 5:8).
Because of the righteousness of God, man
must pay the penalty for sin, or someone who is acceptable
to God must pay the penalty. The death of Jesus is the
greatest demonstration of the love of God for sinners. It is
a great love for someone to die in place of a loved one. But
Jesus died for those in rebellion.
Repent, Turn Toward God, and Have Your
Sins Completely Taken Away
The Bible says, "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that
your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing
shall come from the presence of the Lord;" (Acts 3:19). The
word repent means to turn around and go in a different
direction. It means a change of mind and life toward God. If
you are willing to turn to God, then God will restore you to
purity. Jesus described this experience as the "new birth."
Your part is to confess your sin, and God's part is to
forgive and restore.
By Grace You Receive His Free Gift
(Eternal Life) Through Faith Which is Also from God
The Bible says, "For by grace are ye saved through faith;
and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:"
(Ephesians 2:8). The word grace refers to the kindness and
love of God in His willingness to forgive and save. Faith
means to trust to a point of commitment. You cannot just
believe in God. You must be willing to give your life to
God's teachings and God's will. Salvation is God's gift if
you will receive it with a commitment to turn and follow
Jesus.
Confess Jesus and Believe That He Was
Raised from the Dead by God
The Bible says, "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth
the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God
hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved." (Romans
10:9). The word confess means to acknowledge that Jesus is
Savior and Lord, to believe with all your heart that Jesus
died on the cross for you and came out of the grave, believe
that He is alive and will change your life as you follow and
obey His teachings.
Pray (call upon) to the Lord and Be Saved
The Bible says, "For whosoever shall call upon the name of
the Lord shall be saved." (Romans 10:13). Whoever means
anyone can ask God for forgiveness of sin and turn from sin
and follow Jesus.
If you believe all of the above then pray
this simple prayer and mean it and you will be saved.
"Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner and
need Your forgiveness. I know You died on the cross for me.
I now turn from my sins and ask You to forgive me. I invite
You into my heart and life. I trust You as Savior and will
follow You as Lord. Thank You for saving me. Amen."
If you prayed this prayer to receive
Jesus Christ as your Savior, would you email me and tell me?
I care about you.
