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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 people
to enter into heaven. Heaven is the eternal dwelling 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
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 died for those in rebellion.
Repent, Turn Toward God,
and Have Your Sins Completely 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 purity. Jesus described this experience as
the "new birth." Your part is to confess your sin,
and God's part is to forgive and restore.
By Grace You Receive
His 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.
Confess Jesus 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 that Jesus is Savior and Lord, to believe
with all your heart that Jesus died on the cross for you and
came out of the grave, believe that He is alive and will change
your life as you follow and obey His teachings.
Pray (call upon) to the
Lord and Be Saved:
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.
If you believe all of the above
then pray this simple prayer and mean it 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 Savior
and will follow You as Lord. Thank You for saving me. Amen."
This prayer of faith
begins you on the greatest journey one can ever make. You
neesd to contact a local Bible believing church and tell them
of your decision. |
