|
Every human heart tends to run from God and rebel against Him. The Bible calls this "sin." Romans 3:23 says, "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Yet, God loves you and wants to save you from sin, to offer you a new life of hope. John 10:10 says, "I have come that you may have life, and have it to the full."
All people have a need for God's free gift of eternal life in order to return to a relationship with God and live with Him for eternity. We must each individually receive this gift because we can never make up for our sin by self improvement or good works. Only by trusting in the shed blood of Jesus Christ as God's provision for forgiveness can we be saved from sin's penalty (eternal death).
Eternal life begins the moment we receive Jesus Christ into our life by faith, and salvation, as an act of God's grace, is permanent.
STEPS TO RECEIVING SALVATION AND EVERLASTING LIFE.
1. Recognize that GOD loves you and created you to have a personal relationship with Him.
Psalm 139:13-14; John 3:16, 17:3
2. Understand that our sin keeps us from having a personal relationship with God.
James 4:17; Romans 3:23, 6:23; Isaiah 59:2
3. Know that only through Jesus Christ can you have a personal relationship with God.
John 14:6; 1 Peter 3:18; 1 Corinthians 15:3-6
4. Personally respond to this through prayer by trusting Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
Ephesians 2:8-9; Acts 3:19; John 1:12
Faith is a decision of your heart demonstrated by the actions of your life. If it is the desire of your heart to receive salvation, you can accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior RIGHT NOW, by praying this prayer:
Dear God, I know I am a sinner. I believe Jesus died to forgive me of my sins. I now invite Jesus into my life and give Him control of it. I now accept Your offer of eternal life. Thank you for forgiving me for all of my sin. Thank you for my new life. I choose to follow you from this day forward. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, share your decision with a Christian friend or pastor. If you are not already attending church, find one in which you can worship, learn and grow in your faith. Have a mature Christian help you determine that the church you select is a solid Bible based church. Following Christ's example, ask to be baptized as a public expression of your faith.
If you prayed the prayer of Salvation we'd love to hear from you. As a congratulations from Capstone Christian Ministries we'll send you a free copy of "A Decision for Eternity". Please complete the form and Be Blessed in the Lord today!
 |
