Perhaps you have always thought that being in a relationship with Jesus Christ, the Creator of heaven and earth, was not meant for you. Because of this, you have kept away from anything to do with the Bible or Jesus Christ.
After listening to Council Fire, do you feel that Jesus truly is the Creator God’s Son? Is He speaking to you? Would you like to respond to what you have read about believing in Jesus, and start a relationship with Him?
Here are five things you need to know to believe in Jesus as your Savior:
Repent
Be sorry for the wrongs things you have done – sorry enough to quit them.
“God did not remember these times when people did not know better. But now He tells all men everywhere to be sorry for their sins and to turn from them.” (Acts 17:30)
Admit
Tell God you have sinned.
“If you say with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved from the punishment of sin.” (Romans 10:9)
Believe
Jesus died for you.
“Put your trust in the Lord Jesus Christ and you ... will be saved from the punishment of sin.” (Acts 16:31)
“Jesus said, ‘I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one can go to the Father except by Me’” (John 14:6).
Ask
God to forgive you.
“If we tell Him our sins, He is faithful and we can depend on Him to forgive us our sins. He will make our lives clean from all sin.” (1 John 1:9)
Receive
Jesus as your Savior.
“If you say with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved from the punishment of sin” (Romans 10:9).
“To those who receive Him, He gave the right and the power to become children of God ... tothose who put their trust in His Name.” (John 1:12)
If you want to ask Jesus Christ into your life and start a relationship with Him, pray the following prayer, or say in your own words what is printed below:
Dear Jesus, I realize I am a sinner, and have made wrong choices in my life. I long for peace in my heart. I believe You are the Holy Son of God, that You came down and died on the cross for my sins, that I may walk in right relationship with You. Thank You for doing this for me. I am sorry for my sins. Please forgive me. With Your help, I will turn my back on them. By faith, I receive You into my life as my personal Savior and Lord. From now on, I want to please You. I allow You to change me and shape me to be more like You.
If you have followed these steps and asked Christ to take control of your life, get a copy of God’s Word, the Bible, and begin reading it. Also start talking to God in prayer (it’s as easy as talking to a friend). Go to church regularly. Choose a church where God’s message of salvation is taught.
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