You're not here by accident. Jesus loves you, and He wants you to have a personal
relationship with Him. There is just one thing that separates you from God.
That one thing is sin. People tend to divide themselves into groups - good people and bad people.
But God says that every person that has ever lived is a sinner, and any sin
separates us from God. That includes you and me. "For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God." According to man's rules, people should be punished or rewarded
according to how good they are, and it might be hard for you to understand
how Jesus could love you when other people don't seem to. But I have great
news for you! Jesus DOES love you! More than you can ever imagine! And there's
nothing you can do to make him stop! Are you thinking that you should make things right in your life before you
come to Jesus? Many people feel that way, but that's not what God says! "God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were
still sinners, Christ died for us." For you to come to God you have to get rid of your sin problem.
But God says that you can't make yourself right with God by being a better
person. God wants to save you JUST BECAUSE HE LOVES YOU! "He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but
because of His mercy." It's God's grace that allows you to come to Him - not your efforts
to "clean up your life" or work your way to Heaven. You can't earn
it. It's a free gift. "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and
this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no
one can boast." For you to come to God, your sin must be paid for. God's gift
to you is His son, Jesus, who paid the debt for you. "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal
life in Jesus Christ our Lord." Jesus paid the price for your sin and mine by giving His life
on Calvary's cross. God brought Jesus back from the dead and paved the way
for you to have a personal relationship with Him through Jesus. All that's left for you to do is to accept the gift that Jesus is holding
out for you right now. "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.
For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with
your mouth that you confess and are saved." God says that if you believe in His son, Jesus, you can live
forever with Him in glory. "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." Are you ready to accept the gift of eternal life that Jesus is
offering you right now? If it is your sincere desire to receive Jesus Christ
as your Lord and Savior, then talk to God from your heart through a prayer
for salvation like this one: "Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and I do not deserve
eternal life. But, I believe You died and rose from the grave to purchase a
place in Heaven for me. Jesus, come into my life, take control of my life,
forgive my sins and save me. I am now placing my trust in You alone for my
salvation and I accept your free gift of eternal life." If you have trusted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, please let us know. We
want to rejoice in what God has done in your life and help you to grow spiritually.
If you have questions or concerns you would like help with, please call or
write and let us know. We're here to help you understand the love that Jesus
is offering you freely, no matter who or where you are. ©2008 New Bethany Baptist Church • |