Eternal LifeQuestion: Do you know for certain that you have eternal life and that you will go to Heaven when you die?You can know for sure. I John 5:13 “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that you may know that you have eternal life.” (I John 5:13) Our Need is to understand our problem. We are all sinners by birth and by behavior. “All have sinned and come short of the Glory of God. (Romans 3:23) We cannot save ourselves. “Not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2:9) We deserve death and Hell. “The wages of sin is death.” (Romans 6:23) Though God is holy and just and must punish sin, the good news is that He loves us and has provided forgiveness for our sin. God’s provision is Jesus Christ. Jesus is God and became a man. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God...And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us.” (John 1:1, 14) Jesus died for us on the cross. “Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God.” (I Peter 3:18) Jesus was resurrected from the dead. “(Jesus) was delivered for our offenses, and was raised again for our justification.” (Romans 4:25) That is GOOD news...but the only way Jesus can affect our lives is for us to receive Him. “As many as received Him, to them gave he power to become the sons (children) of God, even to them that believe on his name.” (John 1:12) Our response is to receive Jesus. We must repent of our sins. “Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out.” (Acts 3:19) We must place our faith in Jesus. “By grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves it is the gift of God.” (Ephesians 2:8) We must surrender to Jesus as Lord. “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. For...with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” (Romans 10:9-10) AND “Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be SAVED.” (Romans 10:13) Read this prayer and see if it says what you want to say to God. Dear God, I know that Jesus is Your Son, and that he died on the cross and was raised from the dead. I know I have sinned and need forgiveness. I am willing to turn form my sins and receive Jesus as my Savior and Lord. Thank You for saving me. In Jesus’ Name. Amen. Call on the Lord in repentance, faith, and surrender, using these or similar words of your own; and Jesus will become you Savior and Lord. Welcome to the Family of God! Attend church Sunday and share with your pastor that you want to be baptized and become a member of the church. It's All About
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