The Facts of Eternal Life
God loves you and created you for a purpose: to know Him and have a personal relationship with Him.The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full (John 10:10).
Most people aren't experiencing that life because everyone has chosen to go their own way and fallen short of God's perfect standard. That sin separates us from God and prevents us from having a relationship with Him.
All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23).
Our sin is so radically opposed to God's perfect character that it requires the most extreme penalty: death and eternal separation from God.
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 6:23).
We can't make our way to God through our own imperfect efforts. So God himself chose to provide the perfect payment for sin. He sent His Son, Jesus, to die in our place, bridging the gap between himself and humanity. We can only come to God on His terms.
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:6).
Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God (1 Peter 3:18).
You must personally respond to Jesus' sacrifice by turning from your old sinful life and trusting Him to give you a new life. Salvation through Christ a free gift. Accepting it is an act of faith.
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 (Romans 10:9).
If you're ready to trust Jesus with your life, here's a prayer you can pray:
Lord Jesus, I've gone my own way and sinned against You. Have mercy on me and forgive my sin. I believe You are God's Son who died in my place, then rose from the dead with the power and authority to give me a new life. I now surrender my life to You and Your purposes. Give me, by Your Holy Spirit, the boldness to confess my faith in You to others. Thanks for making me a child of God. I ask this in Your name, Jesus. Amen.
If you said that prayer, be assured that God has answered.
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).
What now?
Pray - a relationship with God develops through communication. It's your connection to God's power and guidance.
Live - with complete obedience. Get to know God and His plans for your life by spending time in His Word. It's your instruction manual for life
Tell - others of Christ's love. Share how Jesus can make a difference in your friend's life.
Serve - as if you're very life depended upon it. Get Involved in a church that will help you use your unique gifts.
Give - as if every penny determined someone's eternity.
