

HOW CAN A PERSON BE SAVED?
The Bible tells us that all people are sinners and in need of salvation.Romans 3:23..."For ALL have sinned & fall short of the glory of God." The letter of first John chapter one, verses 8 & 10 tells us..."If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us....If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar & His word is not in us." Romans 3:10 says...."There is none righteous no not one".
We can safely conclude that all men are under the penalty of sin. If all are under sin, then all are spiritually dead....."For the wages of sin is death...". We have been separated from a holy , righteous & perfect God. The rest of this passage ( Romans 6:23 ) says..."but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Even though God declares us sinful & unworthy to enter into His presence, i.e., Heaven, He doesn't leave us in a helpless state. He took the initiative & provided a way of becoming righteous through His son Jesus Christ."For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO "REPENT" & IS IT NECESSARY FOR SALVATION?
The word "repent" is from the Greek word "metanoia" and it means a "change of mind". Biblical repentance is a change of the will & change of your life from something to something else. In the case of salvation, repentance is a change from your old way of thinking & old way of life to God's way. Repentance is a fundamental necessity to salvation. Luke 13:3,5 says.."I tell you;but unless you repent you will all likewise perish." Acts 17:30 .."...God now commands all men everywhere to repent." The Biblical teaching of salvation is that a person must exercise faith in Jesus in order to be saved. One of the most important things to understand is ... "What is saving belief/faith?" True saving belief involves repentance, change, humility, receiving Christ as Lord, not just Saviour and surrender. Let us try to place this in some form of outline so we can more easily understand it......
However, before we do that & before we get into some more detailed teachings about salvation, let me invite you to accept Jesus Christ as your PERSONAL LORD & SAVIOR! The most important decision any of us will face is that of where we will spend eternity. God sent His only Son to pay the penalty for our sins so that we could receive His righteousness & payment for our sin.
If you have never prayed to the Lord for salvation, now is your opportunity... Please take a moment and pray sincerely from your heart to God's heart....
"Dear God in Heaven. I realize I'm a sinner & that I cannot earn my way to Heaven & salvation. I repent (change my mind & behavior & direction of my life of sin) and receive Jesus Christ as my Lord & Savior. I bow my knee to you as my Lord & King. Please save my soul, indwell me with your Spirit & lead me through your Word. Thank you for saving me. In Jesus' name, Amen."
You can pray something like those words asking Jesus to save you & He will. And if you meant it with your whole heart, you are saved & will always be saved. Your true home & destiny is now Heaven.
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