Our God

 

You're not here by accident. God loves you. He wants you to have a personal relationship with Him through Jesus, His Son. 

 

People tend to divide themselves into groups - good people and bad people. But God says that every person who has ever lived is a sinner, and that any sin separates us from God. No matter how we might classify ourselves, this includes you and me. We are all sinners.

 

 

"For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23

 

Many people are confused about the way to God. Some think they will be punished or rewarded according to how good they are. Some think they should make things right in their lives before they try to come to God. Others find it hard to understand how Jesus could love them when other people don't seem to. But I have great news for you! God DOES love you! More than you can ever imagine! And there's nothing you can do to make Him stop! Yes, our sins demand punishment - the punishment of death and separation from God. But, because of His great love, God sent His only Son Jesus to die for our sins.

 

 

"God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8

 

Many spend their lives trying to earn God’s approval by following rules, attending religious services, or being a good person; the truth is that the only way to a fulfilling life and an eternal future in heaven is through a relationship with Jesus Christ.

 

 

1) God loves you.

Because of God’s love for all persons, He desires that you have unbroken fellowship with Him.

(John 3:16; Ephesians 2:4-5)

 

2) You are a sinner.

All persons are "sinners" in that they disobey God. Sin is choosing to go your own way and do your own thing as opposed to being obedient to God.

(Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:10)

 

3) Sin separates you from God.

Sin forms a barrier that prevents you from entering into unbroken fellowship with God, Who is holy. As an unholy sinner, you can’t have fellowship with God. You are headed for a Christless eternity that the Bible calls Hell.

(Isaiah 59:2; Romans 3:23)

 

4) You can’t save yourself.

People often think that through their efforts they can overcome the sin barrier between themselves and God. That isn’t true. There’s nothing you can do to restore the broken relationship with God. You can’t earn God’s salvation.

(Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5; Romans 4:4-5)

 

5) God sent His son Jesus to remove the sin barrier.

What you cannot do for yourself, Jesus Christ has done for you! Your sin is a barrier between you and God. But the Good News is that Jesus died on the cross for you and then rose from the dead to demonstrate that His payment was acceptable to God. By taking your punishment on Himself, Jesus made a way for relationship with God.

(1 Peter 2:23; Romans 5:8; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Romans 10:9)

 

6) You can receive Jesus Christ through faith.

Faith is trusting in what Jesus has done for you rather than trusting your own efforts to restore fellowship with God. Faith is complete reliance on Christ to put you in right relationship with God, allowing Him to live His life through you. Faith also involves repentance or genuine sorrow for sin and willingness to turn away from sin.

(John 14:6; Acts 16:31; Romans 10:9-10)

 

7) Through prayer, you can trust in Jesus Christ.

Admit to God that you are a sinner. Express sorrow or repentance for your sinfulness. Ask Him to forgive your sins. Invite Jesus into your life as Savior and Lord. Commit yourself to live for Him. If it is your sincere desire to receive Jesus into your heart as your personal Lord and Savior, then talk to God from your heart:

 

"Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and I do not deserve eternal life. But, I believe You died and rose from the grave to make me a new creation and to prepare me to dwell in your presence forever. Jesus, come into my life, take control of my life, forgive my sins and save me. I am now placing my trust in You alone for my salvation and I accept your free gift of eternal life."

 

If you have just prayed this prayer and accepted Christ, we would like to know so that we can celebrate with you! We want to rejoice in what God has done in your life and help you to grow spiritually.

 

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