How to be saved
Jesus did not come into the world to condemn the world but to save the world. From what? Jesus wants to save you from your sinful nature, from death, from yourself. The bible says that no matter how good your are, "All people have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God " (Romans 3:23). However, You can be saved if you confess and repent of your sins and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. (Roman 10:9, 10)) (John 3:16)
What is repentance?
Jesus came to call us to repentance for our sins. When you repent, you turn from going away from God, to going toward God where you seek to do His will and not your own. When you repent you make a 180 degree turn. Some people say that you turn over a new leaf.
What is being born again?
While talking with Nicodemus, Jesus declared, ''I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again" John 3:3. Being born again means we must be born of the Spirit and take on the Spirit or nature of God.
When we came into this world we were born of the flesh, like our parents. All people are descendants of Adam and Eve who sinned in the garden of Eden. Because of their sin we are born with the same sinful, lustful nature which desires the things of this world more than the things of God.
We are all sinners because we disobey God's laws as written in the Holy Bible. We may try to obey but within ourselves we cannot successfully obey. The spirit of Satan influences us to disobey God. When we give in to Satan and he causes us to sin, we have guilt, anger, greed, hatred, pride, jealousy and bitterness. This is often a source of unhappiness as we disappoint ourselves and hurt other people. Many times this is the root cause of depression and an unfulfilled life which escalates as we perpetuate the cycle, seeking happiness and finding none. Sin destroys us and leads to destruction in an eternal Hell.
Jesus offers life eternal
Jesus said, " I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd gives his life for the sheep." John 10:10-11. Jesus wants you to have a life of peace. Peace comes from allowing Jesus to live within our hearts. Disobedience to the Word of God destroys this peaceful, full life that Jesus provided for us. Sin separates us from the presence of God.
John 3:15-18 says, "That everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life. 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. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of Gods one and only Son."
Jesus - The Way of Salvation
Salvation means deliverance. Salvation is not merely a one-time experience. It is an experience which places you on the Christian faith journey - the Way of Salvation. Accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior is your first step on the trip. As you read your Bible you will grow spiritually. Find some good Christian people to associate with. Begin to attend a Bible believing church. Learn how to witness to others telling them about your new relationship with Jesus. The goal of the Christian life is not getting into Heaven; that is the reward. The goal is to continually become more like Jesus Christ and for your personal relationship with Him to grow deeper. If you have you never accepted Christ as your Savior or would like to renew your commitment to Christ we invite you to pray this prayer now :
Dear God, I acknowledge that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. I believe that He died on the cross, that His blood was shed for my sins and that He arose from the dead. I confess that I am a sinner and that I have disobeyed your commandments. I ask you to forgive me for these sins. I now ask Jesus to come into my heart. Be my Savior. Be my Lord. Be my soon coming King. Thank you, in Jesus name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer with a sincere heart YOU ARE NOW SAVED, Praise God!!!
After you have prayed this prayer find someone with whom you can share your new salvation. It is important to spend time in prayer and reading the Bible. We suggest that you begin with reading the New Testament beginning in the book of St. John, so that you can learn more about our Savior Jesus Christ. You also need to prayerfully find a good Pastor with a solid foundation in the Word of God and a body of believers with whom you can find Godly love, regular fellowship, and study in the word of God.
