Do
you know how much
God loves you?
He loved YOU so much he died for your sins and rose from the grave to
give you the gift of eternal life. We would love to show you how to accept
that free gift.
First, we must realize that we are sinners. “For all have sinned,
and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23).
Because we are sinners, we are condemned to death. “For the wages
of sin is death” (Romans 6:23). This includes eternal separation
from God.
But God loved each of us so much that He gave His only begotten Son, Jesus,
to bear our sin and die in our place. “God commendeth His love toward
us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans
5:8). Although we cannot understand how, God said our sins were laid upon
Jesus and He died in our place. Jesus became our substitute.
It’s simple, believe on Jesus as the one who bore your sin, died
in your place, was buried, and whom God resurrected. It’s Christ’s
resurrection that assures us of everlasting life when we call on Him as
our Savior. “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord
shall be saved” (Romans 10:13). “Whosoever” includes
each and every one of us.
Okay, if you understand that you’re a sinner, and you believe that
Jesus Christ came as the one and only Redeemer of sin, then you understand
the plan of salvation. The question is – are you ready to implement
the plan, by receiving God’s free gift of His Son, Jesus Christ?
If so, pray this prayer:
“God, I ask You to forgive me of my sins. I believe in Jesus Christ
and in His death on the cross for my sins. I ask You to enter my life
right now, and provide me strength as I commit my life to You this day.
I pray this in Jesus’ name. Amen.”
If you prayed this prayer, there are angels rejoicing right now. We would
love to celebrate with you, please send us a card, letter or email
telling us about your salvation experience. But more importantly, go and
tell someone close to you. If you do not have a church home, we recommend
you find one and get involved
in what God is doing in your part of the world.
Crucified with Christ –
Soul’d Out - Matt, Martha, Lisa, Mark, Mike
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