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Here’s how
to come into a relationship with Jesus Christ
- Know that
God loves you and desires a relationship with you.
"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
- Recognize
that your sin has separated you from God.
"All
have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23
"The wages
of sin is death" [spiritual separation from God]. Romans
6:23
- Jesus
Christ is God’s only solution for our sin. Through Jesus we experience God’s
love and forgiveness.
Jesus
Died For Us.
"God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were
yet sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8
Jesus Rose From the
Dead
"Christ died for our sins...He was buried...He was raised on the third
day, according to the Scriptures...He appeared to Peter, then to the twelve.
After that He appeared to more than five hundred...” 1 Corinthians
15
Jesus Is the Only Way to God
"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, and
the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me.'” John
14:6
- We must
receive Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and if we do this – God cleanses us
Romans 10:9,10
We
Must Receive Christ
Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his
name, he gave the right to become children of God - John 1:12
We Receive
Christ Through Faith
"By grace you have been saved through faith; and that
not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, that no one
should boast.” Ephesians 2:8
We Receive Christ by Personal
Invitation
[Christ speaking] "Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if any
one hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him.” Revelation
3:20
Receiving Christ involves repenting (turning from your sin) and
turning to God and trusting Jesus Christ to forgive you of your sins. It’s not
enough to just agree mentally that Jesus is the Son of God and that He died for
your sins. You receive Jesus Christ by faith, as an act of the will. – Luke 5:32
and Romans 10: 9, 10
You can
receive Christ right now by faith through prayer
Prayer is simply talking to with God. God doesn’t make a big
deal about the words you choose as much as He does about the attitude of your
heart. Here’s a simple prayer but feel free to use your own words as you express
your desire for Christ to come into your
life.
"Father, I need You. Thank You for sending your Son Jesus Christ to
die for my sins. Come into my life, I confess Jesus as my Savior and Lord. Thank
You for forgiving my sins and giving me eternal life. Take control of my life. I
surrender my heart, mind and body to you – fulfill Your purposes through
me...” | |
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