| How to Become A
Christian You're not here by
accident. Jesus loves you, and He wants you to have a personal
relationship with Him. There is just one thing that separates
you from God. That one thing is sin.
People tend to divide themselves into
groups - good people and bad people. But God says that every
person that has ever lived is a sinner, and any sin
separates us from God. That includes you and me.
"For all have
sinned and come short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23
According to man's rules,
people should be punished or rewarded according to how good they
are, and it might be hard for you to understand how Jesus could
love you when other people don't seem to. But I have great news
for you! Jesus DOES love you! More than you can ever imagine!
And there's nothing you can do to make him stop!
Are you thinking that you should make
things right in your life before you come to Jesus? Many people
feel that way, but that's not what God says!
"God demonstrates
His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ
died for us." Romans 5:8
For you to come to God you
have to get rid of your sin problem. But God says that you can't
make yourself right with God by being a better person. God wants
to save you JUST BECAUSE HE LOVES YOU!
"He saved us, not
because of righteous things we had done, but because of His
mercy." Titus 3:5
It's God's grace that
allows you to come to Him - not your efforts to "clean up your
life" or work your way to Heaven. You can't earn it. It's a free
gift.
"For it is by
grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not from
yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one
can boast." Ephesians 2:8-9
For you to come to God,
your sin must be paid for. God's gift to you is His son, Jesus,
who paid the debt for you.
"For the wages of
sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Jesus
Christ our Lord." Romans 6:23
Jesus paid the price for
your sin and mine by giving His life on Calvary's cross. God
brought Jesus back from the dead and paved the way for you to
have a personal relationship with Him through Jesus.
All that's left for you to do is to accept the gift that
Jesus is holding out for you right now.
"If you confess
with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that
God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with
your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with
your mouth that you confess and are saved." Romans 10:9-10
God says that if you
believe in His son, Jesus, you can live forever with Him in
glory.
"For God so loved
the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever
believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life." John
3:16
Are you ready to accept the gift of
eternal life that Jesus is offering you right now? If it is your
sincere desire to ask Jesus to come into your heart as your
personal Lord and Savior, then talk to God from your heart:
Here's a Suggested Prayer:
"Lord Jesus, I know that
I am a sinner and I do not deserve eternal life. But, I believe
You died and rose from the grave to purchase a place in Heaven
for me. Jesus, come into my life, take control of my life,
forgive my sins and save me. I am now placing my trust in You
alone for my salvation and I accept your free gift of eternal
life."
If you have trusted Jesus as your Lord
and Savior, please let us know. We want to rejoice in what God
has done in your life and help you to grow spiritually.
If you have questions or concerns you
would like help with, please call or write and let us know.
We're here to help you understand the love that Jesus is
offering you for free, no matter who or where you are. call
(606) 287-7561.
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