Getting to know Jesus Christ

 

Who is Jesus? What Did He Do?

Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came into the world as a human being, lived a sinless life, died on the cross and rose from the dead to save humanity from dying in their sins.

Christ died to pay for our sins, your sins can be forgiven. And because He conquered death, you can have eternal life – you can know for sure what will happen to you after you die.

But this gift of forgiveness and eternal life cannot be yours unless you…

Ask forgiveness.

Believe in the gift of salvation.

Pray to confess your sin.

Receive Christ into your life.

 

 

Ask

In Revelation 3:20, Jesus says, Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

What does this mean? Jesus Christ wants to have a personal relationship with you. He is waiting for you to receive Him into your heart and life. All you have to do is invite Him in.

But your first step is to ask for forgiveness:

“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

 

 

Believe

Once you’ve asked for forgiveness your next step is to believe and trust in the gift God is giving you.

Understand that this gift of forgiveness and eternal life is free. It’s something you can’t earn.

“For by the grace are ye saved through faith, and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” –Ephesians 2:8,9

Grace is God’s power working through you. it means God is offering you something you could never provide for yourself. You don’t have to work for this gift. All you have to do is believe with all your heart that Jesus Christ died for you. Do you believe?

 

 

Pray

The Bible promises that when you sincrely ask God for forgiveness and trust in Jesus, you will experience new life in Christ.

“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

Today, with all your heart, surrender your life to Jesus Christ. Confess your sins. Ask God to forgive you. Say that you’ll trust in Jesus. And thank Him for the gift of everlasting life. Pray now:

“Father, I know that I have sinned against You. Please forgive me. Wash me clean. I promise to trust in Jesus, your Son. I believe that He died for me – He took my sin upon Himself when He died on the cross. I believe that He was raised from the dead. I surrender my life to Jesus today.

“Thank You, Father, for Your gift of forgiveness and eternal life. Please help me to live for you. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

There is nothing magical about the words you use. It is the attitude of your heart that God cares about.

 

 

Receive

Your final step in becoming a Christian is to receive this free gift of forgiveness and eternal life. The Bible teaches:

“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believes on his name.” – John 1:12

When you receive Christ into your heart, you become a child of God. You have the privilege of talking to Him in prayer. At any time. About anything.

The Christ life is a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. And best of all, it is a relationship that will last for all eternity. Joyfully receive it!

 

 

We Want to Hear from You

If you just invited Jesus into your life today, we are so excited for you and want to hear about it.

Read these other scriptures to help you in that new life:

John 3:16

Ephesians 2:8,9

1 John 1:9

1 John 4:14,15

1 John 5:1

1 John 5:12,13