Follow Jesus
The greatest question in life is this: If you died today, how sure are you that you have Eternal Life and would go to Heaven? Based upon the scale below, how sure are you?
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There are many people who wonder and are not sure of the answer to that question. At this very moment, no matter where you are in life and no matter what your current situation is, one thing we do know is that God loves you and desires that all would have Eternal Life and go to Heaven. Being sure you have Eternal Life and Following Jesus involves being certain of your decision to personally trust Jesus for salvation.
The following 4 truths explain this important decision.
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Absolutely Sure
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1. God Loves You and has a plan for your life
God's Love
"For 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
God's Plan
"I came that they may have life and have it more abundantly."
John 10:10
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"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Jeremiah 29:11
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2. We are sinful and our sin has separated us from God
Man is sinful
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
Romans 3:23
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"If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us."
1 John 1:8
Our sin separates us from God
"But your iniquities have separated you from your God; And your sins have hidden His face from you."
Isaiah 59:2
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"The wages of sin is death (spiritual separation from God) but the gift of God is eternal life."
Romans 6:23
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3. God sent Jesus Christ to die on the cross for our sins
Jesus died for our sins
"But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still 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."
1 Corinthians 15:3-4
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Jesus is the only way to God
"Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
John 14:6
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4. We must receive Jesus as Savior and Lord
We must receive Christ
"But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God."
John 1:12
We must receive Christ by faith
"For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast."
Ephesians 2:8-9
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We must receive Christ for ourselves
"Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me."
Revelation 3:20
Receiving Christ
Have you personally received Jesus as your Savior and Lord? Have you trusted in Him to forgive you of your sins? If not, wouldn't you like to? Below are steps to help you receive Christ:
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Repent - Repent means to turn from your sins and turn to God to forgive you of your sins.
"Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out."
Acts 3:19
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Confess and Believe - Confess the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that He died on the cross
for your sins and rose from the dead.
...if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."
Romans 10:9-10,
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Receive - Through prayer, invite Jesus to come into your life to be your Lord and Savior.
"Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come to him and dine with him, and he with Me."
Revelation 3:20
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You can receive Jesus right now!
Pray the following prayer or something similar to make this all important decision!
Dear God, I come to you confessing that I am a sinner and I have sinned against you. I come turning away from my sins and I turn to you asking you to forgive me of my sins. I believe that you sent your Son Jesus to die on the cross for my sins, and He was buried and rose from the dead. I ask that Jesus would come into my heart and be my Lord and Savior. I give my life to you and I want to follow you all the days of my life. I ask that you would fill me with your Holy Spirit that I may live to bring Glory to your name. Thank you for forgiving me and saving me, in Jesus name I pray, Amen!
If you prayed to receive Jesus, we enthusiastically say Congratulations! The Bible says that Angels rejoice when one person turns from their sins and turns to Jesus. Not only are angels rejoicing but we want to rejoice with you. Complete the provided form and let us know you have made this life changing decision. We want to help you in your new walk with Jesus by sending you some materials, and we also want to help you take your Next Step with Jesus by being baptized!
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Congratulations!