Do You Know Jesus?
The decision to come to a relationship with God through Jesus is the most important decision you can make. This page will discuss how, why, and when a person should accept Jesus as Lord and Savior.
We’re all sinners. The word “sin” comes from a Greek word that means, “to miss the mark;” consequently, when you hear the word “sin” or “sinner” it’s indicating that we have missed the mark of being perfect. The Apostle Paul writes in the book of Romans, “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). The bad news is that since we’re sinners, we deserve to die (keep reading—it gets better).
The result of sin is death. Paul writes again in the book of Romans, “for the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23). So far we have learned that we’re are all sinners and since we’re all sinners, we deserve to die because we haven’t lived up to God’s standard (It’s gonna get better—I promise).
God sent Jesus, His only Son, because He knew that we’re not perfect. Jesus was sent from God to live a perfect life. Jesus faced the temptations that we face, but He did not give into the temptations. Jesus went to the cross and sacrificed Himself for our sins because He was the only One who was without sin. It is imperative to believe that when Jesus died on the cross, He did not stay dead. Three days later he rose and conquered death (I told you it would get better).
We’re saved by grace through faith. The word “grace” means “unmerited favor,” which means that God’s salvation is a gift to us. There is nothing we can do to earn salvation. Read the following verses:
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not parish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).
“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).
Peter replied, ‘Repent and be baptized, everyone of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:38).
Is Jesus in your life? There’s no better time to accept Jesus than right now. If you’ve read this page and believe you’re a sinner who needs to be saved by grace through faith and you want Jesus in your life, then pray this prayer:
Dear Jesus, I know that I am a sinner. I believe that you died for my sins. Lord, I now turn from my sins and I ask you to come into my life. I want to live my life for you. You are my Lord and Savior. Thanks for saving me.
If you just prayed this prayer, contact Brian Doyle (924-5002 ext #238) and inform him of your decision.