sALVATIon
1. Our Problem: Separation from God
God created us in His own image so we can know Him personally and have a joy-filled life. He did not make us as robots to automatically love and obey Him, but gave us a will and a freedom of choice. Since the beginning of time, we have chosen to disobey God and go our own willful way. We still make this choice today. This results in separation from God and ends in misery.
The Bible says:
⦁ All of us have sinned and fallen short of God's holiness (Romans 3:23).
⦁ The result of unforgiven sin is death. But God's gift is eternal life given by Jesus Christ our Lord (Romans 6:23).
The Bible says that disobeying God results in being separated from Him
Our attempts can never unite us with God. Through the ages, people have tried many ways to bridge this gap and reach God -- without success
The Bible says:
⦁ Adam sinned, and that sin brought death into the world. Now everyone has sinned, and so everyone must die (Romans 5:12).
⦁ You may think you are on the right road and still end up dead (Proverbs 14:12).
There is only one way to reach God.
2. Our Response...Give Ourselves to Christ.
We must trust Jesus Christ to forgive our sins and determine to obey Him for the rest of our lives. That way we can know God and find peace again.
The Bible says:
Is there any good reason why you cannot turn your life over to Jesus Christ right now?
3. God's Remedy...The Cross
Jesus Christ is the only answer to this problem. He is the only One who can bring us back to God. He died on the Cross and rose from the grave, paying the penalty for our sin and bridging the gap between God and people
The Bible says:
4. God's Purpose...Peace and Life
God loves you and wants you to know Him so He can fill you with peace and give you real life -- forever
The Bible says:
Since God planned for us to have peace and real life right now, why are so many people hurting or angry inside?
giving your life to jesus
Ready to take the next step?
Jesus is the only One who can bring us back to God. The Bible says, “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." To give your life to Christ, pray the following prayer and accept Jesus as your Savior:
Dear Lord Jesus,
I know that I am a sinner and need Your forgiveness. I believe that You died on the cross for my sins and rose from the grave to give me life. I know You are the only way to God. So now I want to quit disobeying You and start living for You. Please forgive me, deliver me from any chain of Satan, change my life and show me how to know You. In Jesus' name. Amen
Congratulations!
When you become a follower of Jesus heaven celebrates and rejoices with you!
The Bible describes how there is joy in the presence of God's angels when you committed your life to God!