God's Plan of Salvation
Becoming a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ is the most important decision you can make. This decision does not only determine where you will spend eternity, but it will determine every aspect of your life…
All People Have Sinned
Against God!
The Bible says, "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God".(Romans 3:23).The word sin means to miss a target by falling short of that target. Sin is the failure to live the life that God has planned for us to live. Everyone has sinned, it is universal.
The Price of Sin Is High!
The Bible says, "The wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." (Romans 6:23). The person who lives without God in this life will pay the awful price of an eternity separated from God.
The Bible calls this place of separation hell.
Hell was never meant to be the eternal home of mankind, but God could not allow ( rebellious unbelievers) unsaved people to enter into heaven. Heaven is the eternal dwelling place of God's people, and it is a place where God lives in perfect harmony with His people.)
God Loves us in Spite of Our Sin
The Bible says, "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8).
Because of the righteousness of God, man must pay the penalty for sin, or someone who is acceptable to God must pay the penalty. The death of Jesus Christ is the greatest demonstration of the love of God for sinners. It is a great love for someone to die in place of a loved one. But Jesus Christ died for us while we were yet sinners.
Repent, Turn Toward God, and Have Your Sins Completely (Forgiven) Taken Away.
The Bible says, "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the
presence of the Lord;" (Acts 3:19). The word repent means to turn around and go in a different direction. It means a change of mind and life toward God. If you are willing to turn to God, then God will restore you to childhood purity. Jesus described this experience as the "new birth." Your part is to confess your sins, and God's part is to forgive and restore you.
By Grace You Receive God's Free Gift (Eternal Life) Through Faith Which is Also from God.
The Bible says, "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God." (Ephesians 2:8). The word grace
refers to the kindness and love of God in His willingness to forgive and save. Faith means to trust to a point of commitment. You cannot just
believe in God. You must be willing to give your life to God's teachings and God's will. Salvation is God's gift if you will receive it with a commitment to turn and follow Jesus the Christ.
Confess Jesus Christ as Lord and Believe That He Was Raised from the Dead by God.
The Bible says, "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from
the dead, thou shalt be saved." (Romans 10:9). The word confess means to acknowledge to God that Jesus is the Savior and Lord, to believe with all your heart that Jesus died on the cross for you and came out of the grave, and to believe that He is alive and will change your life as you follow and obey His teachings.
Pray to the Lord and Be Saved:
Faith in Jesus Christ makes the difference between Eternal life or Eternal death.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
(John 3:16)
God does not call the the self righteous, He calls sinners to come to Him.
The Bible says, "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." (Romans 10:13). Whoever means anyone can ask God for forgiveness of sin and turn from sin and follow Jesus Christ.
Pray this prayer and mean it from the heart and you will be saved.
"Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner and need Your forgiveness. I know You died on the cross for me. I now turn from my sins and ask You to forgive me. I invite You into my heart and life. I trust You as my Savior and will follow You as my Lord. Fill me NOW with the power of the Holy Spirit and help me to live for You. In the name of Jesus Christ Amen.Thank You for saving me.
If you prayed this prayer to receive Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord, would you e-mail me and tell me? I care about you.
This prayer of faith starts you on the greatest journey one can ever make.
Now that you are born again (saved), you have become a child of God and God has become your heavenly Father. Seek Him every day through prayer and bible studies and join other bible believing Christians which are now your new heavenly family.
