How To Receive Christ
1. Recognize God's Plan -- Peace and Life
God loves you and wants you to experience His peace and life.
The Bible says..."For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16
2. Realize Our Problem -- Separation
People choose to disobey God and go their own way. This is sin and results in separation from God.
The Bible says: "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23
3. Respond to God's Remedy -- The Cross
God sent His only Son to bridge the gap. Christ did this by paying the penalty for our sins when He died on the cross and rose from the grave.
The Bible says..."But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners Christ died for us." Romans 5:8
4. Receive Christ -- As Lord and Savior
You cross the Bridge into God's family when you prayerfully ask Christ to come into your life.
The Bible says..."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
How to Receive Christ
1. Admit your need (I am a sinner).
2. Be willing to turn from your sins (repent).
3. Believe that Jesus Christ died for you on the cross and rose from the grave.
4. Through prayer invite Jesus Christ to come in and control your life through the Holy Spirit (receive Him as Lord and Savior).
Prayer of Commitment
Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner, and I need your forgiveness. I believe that you died for my sins, and I want to turn from my sins. I now invite you to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as Lord and Savior. In Jesus' name. Amen.
If you want to grow closer to Jesus, visit my Essentials page for tips on how to stand strong. Start reading the Bible in the book of John, and find a Christian church to attend. We all need good Christian friends to help us grow! :)
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