His Forgiveness Brings Life
God loves you.
Because of God's love for all persons, He desires that you have unbroken fellowship with Him.
(John 3:16; Ephesians 2:4-5 view scriptures)
You are a sinner.
All persons are sinners in that they disobey God. Sin is choosing to go
your own way and do your own thing as opposed to being obedient to God.
(Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:10 view scriptures)
Sin separates you from God.
Sin forms a barrier that prevents you from entering into unbroken
fellowship with God, Who is holy. As an unholy sinner, you can't have
fellowship with God. You are headed for a Christless eternity that the
Bible calls hell.
(Isaiah 59:2; Romans 3:23 view scriptures)
You can't save yourself.
People often think that through their efforts they can overcome the sin
barrier between themselves and God. That isn't true. There's nothing
you can do to restore the broken relationship with God. You can't earn
God's salvation.
(Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5; Romans 4:4-5 view scriptures)
God sent His son Jesus to remove the sin barrier.
The death on the cross of Jesus Christ, God's son, removed the sin
barrier between you and God. Jesus died for your sins, taking your
punishment on Himself. God did for you in Jesus Christ what you
couldn't do for yourself.
(1 Peter 2:24; Romans 5:8; 2 Corinthians 5:21 view scriptures)
You can receive Jesus Christ through faith.
Faith is trusting in what Jesus has done for you rather than trusting
your own efforts to restore fellowship with God. Faith is complete
reliance on Christ to put you in right relationship with God, allowing
Him to live His life through you. Faith also involves repentance or
genuine sorrow for sin and willingness to turn away from sin.
(John 14:6; Acts 16:31; Romans 10:9-10 view scriptures)
Through prayer you can trust in Jesus Christ.
Admit to God that you are a sinner. Express sorrow or repentance for
your sinfulness. Ask Him to forgive your sins. Invite Jesus into your
life as Savior and Lord. Thank Him for entering your life. Commit
yourself to live for Him.
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