Everyone is searching for something to satisfy them. Some look for satisfaction in the bottom of a liquor or beer bottle, some look for satisfaction in extramarital sexual relationships, some turn to drugs, some to money. The common thread that we all share is that we are looking for something to fill a void deep inside of us; and the one common thread in all of those things that I have listed that people use to try and fill that void is that they are only temporary. We need something that lasts longer that any high that earthly pleasure can bring, we need something eternal. What we are truly longing for is a relationship with the God who created us. Mankind once enjoyed that relationship, but it was broken off long ago. In order to set the relationship between us and God back on track we must be reconciled to Him. That reconciliation is only made possible in the person of Jesus Christ and the atoning work He did on the cross. For us to take part in the forgiveness offered by God who loves us, we must establish a relationship with Jesus. The first step in getting to know someone is to meet them.
Therefore the first question one must ask is: How can I meet Jesus?
You can meet him on The ROMANS ROAD....
God wants everyone to come to salvation through His Son Jesus Christ. Eternal salvation is more than just a plan, it is a MAN. The person of Jesus Christ. The following verses show us why we need salvation and how we can get it. It is a free gift. . . we are saved by God’s grace.
Romans 3:23 - "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
We all have sin in our hearts. We all were born with sin.
We were born under the power of sin's control.
- Admit that you are a sinner.
Romans 6:23a - "...The wages of sin is death..."
Sin has an ending. It results in death. We all face physical death, which is a result of sin. But a worse death is spiritual death that alienates us from God, and will last for all eternity. The Bible teaches that there is a place called the Lake of Fire where lost people will be in torment forever. It is the place where people who are spiritually dead will remain.
- Understand that you deserve death for your sin.
Romans 6:23b - "...But the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."
Salvation is a free gift from God to you! You can't earn this gift, but you must reach out and receive it.
- Ask God to forgive you and save you.
Romans 5:8 - "God demonstrates His own love for us, in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us!"
When Jesus died on the cross He paid sin's penalty. He paid the price for all sin, and when He took all the sins of the world on Himself on the cross, He bought us out of slavery to sin and death! The only condition is that we believe in Him and what He has done for us, understanding that we are now joined with Him, and that He is our life. He did all this because He loved us and gave Himself for us!
- Give your life to God... His love poured out in Jesus on the cross is your only hope to have forgiveness and change. His love bought you out of being a slave to sin. His love is what saves you -- not religion, or church membership. God loves you!
Romans 10:13 - "Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved!"
- Call out to God in the name of Jesus!
Romans 10:9,10 - "...If you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Jesus from the dead, you shall be saved; for with the heart man believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation."
- If you know that God is knocking on your heart's door,
ask Him to come into your heart.
Jesus said,
Revelation 3:20a - "Behold I stand at the door and knock, if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him..."
- Is Jesus knocking on your heart's door?
Trust Him to save you, ask Him to come in to your heart by faith, and ask Him to reveal Himself to you. Open the Bible to the Gospel of John and read what the Bible says about Jesus, about you, and about being born again.
God will help you. He loves you.
You should to join with a local church where God's word is rightly preached. The Bible says that we are to desire God's word like a baby desires mother's milk.
Another important follow-up step is Water Baptist. Water baptism is one of the ways you first show that you have been joined to Jesus. This is an action, and actions will not save you. However, it is an act of obedience and a symbol of commitment. The symbolism is this: When you go down in the water you show that you have been crucified and buried with Him, and when you come up out of the water you show that you have been raised to walk with Him in newness of life. (See Romans chapter 6)
You have been born again. (See John chapter 3)
Your body has become God's temple, the Holy Spirit now lives within your heart.
Forgiveness is yours in Jesus, and you belong to Him.
You were sin's slave. But now...
You are a child of GOD!
John 1:12 - "As many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name!"
If you have questions please contact me and I will do the best I can to either help you or get you in touch with someone who can.
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