God's
Purpose: To
Restore What Was Stolen
God loves you and wants you to experience peace and life--abundant and
eternal.
The Bible says...
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son,
that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting
life."
John 3:16
"I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it
more abundantly."
John 10:10
Why don't most people have this peace and abundant life that God
planned for us to have?
The Problem: Our Separation
God created us in His own image to have an abundant life. God gave us a will
and a freedom of choice.
We chose to disobey God and go our own willful way. This results in separation from God.
The Bible says...
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
[Romans 3:23]
"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal
life in Christ Jesus our Lord." [Romans 6:23]
Our Attempts to Reach God
People have tried in many ways to figure out their own life, we always
seem to fail...
The Bible says...
"There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it
leads to death."
[Proverbs 14:12]
No bridge reaches God...except one.
God's Bridge: The Cross
Jesus Christ died on the Cross and rose from the grave. He paid the
penalty for our sin and bridged the gap between God and people.
The Bible says...
"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we
were still sinners, Christ died for us."
[Romans 5:8]
There is
only one way, there is only one right choice. "I am the way,
the truth and the life" -- JESUS CHRIST
Our Response: Receive Christ
We must trust Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and receive Him by
personal invitation.
The Bible says...
That 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."
[Romans 10:9]
Are you ready to become Jesus' roommate in heaven?
He's already prepared a place for you in His heavenly kingdom.
Here is how :
Come to the end of your self (repent), be
prepared to reject everything the world has tried to destroy you with
(surrender), offer those things to Christ for good (submit).
How to
recognize the offer of a lifetime
and truly get God's attention.
"Behold
I stand at the door of your heart and plead for your embrace, If you'll
open the door, I'll come inside and make your heart my home."
--Jesus
Now let's open that door...
Dear Lord Jesus,
I am a sinner and need Your forgiveness. I believe in my heart that You
died for my sins. I invite You now to come
into my heart and become Lord of my life. I need You, and I can no longer
live without You. I want to live throughout eternity with You.
Thank You for Your embrace, and accepting me just as I am right now.
In Your name. Amen.
God's Assurance: His Word
If you prayed this prayer,
The Bible says...
"Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be
saved."
[Romans 10:13]
Did you sincerely invite Jesus Christ to come into your life? It has
given him pleasure to accept your invitation.
"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]
Receiving Christ, we are born into God's family through the
supernatural work of the Holy Spirit who indwells every believer. This is
called regeneration, or the "new birth."
This is just the beginning of a wonderful new
life in Christ. To deepen this relationship you should:
-
Read your Bible
everyday to know Christ better.
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Talk to God
in prayer every day.
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Tell others
about Christ.
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Worship, fellowship,
and serve
with other Christians in a church where Christ is
preached.
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As Christ's representative in a needy world,
demonstrate your new life
by your love and concern for others.
