As you can see, I love to give gifts, celebrate the lives of others
and bless my fellow brother. However, there is a special gift from our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, that can never
expire or be re-gifted..... that is the gift of Salvation.
Here’s how become saved and to come into a relationship
with Jesus Christ.
1. Know that God loves you and desires a relationship with you.
"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.” John 3:16
2.
Recognize
that your sin has separated you from God.
"All have
sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23
"The wages of sin is death" [spiritual
separation from God]. Romans 6:23
3. Jesus Christ is God’s only solution for our sin. Through
Jesus we experience God’s love and forgiveness.
Jesus
Died For Us.
"God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:8
Jesus Rose From the Dead
"Christ died for our sins...He was buried...He was raised
on the third day, according to the Scriptures...He appeared to Peter, then to the twelve. After that He appeared to more than
five hundred...” 1 Corinthians 15
Jesus Is the Only Way to God
"Jesus said to him, 'I
am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me.'” John 14:6
4.
We must receive
Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and if we do this – God cleanses us Romans 10:9,10
We Must Receive Christ
Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God - John 1:12
We Receive Christ Through Faith
"By grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves,
it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, that no one should boast.” Ephesians 2:8
We Receive
Christ by Personal Invitation
[Christ speaking] "Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if any one hears My
voice and opens the door, I will come in to him.” Revelation 3:20
Receiving Christ involves repenting (turning
from your sin) and turning to God and trusting Jesus Christ to forgive you of your sins. It’s not enough to just agree
mentally that Jesus is the Son of God and that He died for your sins. You receive Jesus Christ by faith, as an act of the
will. – Luke 5:32 and Romans 10: 9, 10
You can receive Christ right now by faith through prayer
Prayer is simply talking to God. God doesn’t make a big deal
about the words you choose as much as He does about the attitude of your heart. Here’s a simple prayer to express
your desire for Christ to come into your life.
"Father, I need You. Thank You for sending your Son Jesus
Christ to die on the cross for my sins. Come into my life, I confess with my mouth Jesus as my Lord and Savior and believe
in my heart that God raised Him from the dead. Thank You for forgiving my sins and giving me eternal life. Take control
of my life. I surrender my heart, mind and body to you – fulfill Your purposes through me...”
So Now What?
If you've prayed this prayer of salvation, you are now a child of God. This is a fact, whether
or not you feel any different. The Bible tells us that your eternal salvation is secure! It states in the Bible,
"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God has raised Him from
the dead, thou shalt be saved". (Romans 10:9) Hallejuah!!!
Now go out and share the Good
News with others and spread the Gospel of Christ!!!