How can I be saved?
God’s Plan of Salvation
The Bible says there is only one way to Heaven. Jesus said: “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father but by me.” (John 14:6) Good works cannot save you. “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9) Trust Jesus Christ today! Here’s what you must do:
1. Admit you are a sinner.
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;” (Romans 3:23) “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:” (Romans 5:12) “If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.” (1 John 1:10)
2. Be willing to turn from sin (repent). Jesus said: “I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.” (Luke 13:5) “And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:” (Acts 17:30)
3. Believe that Jesus Christ died for you, was buried, and rose from the dead.
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16) “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners. Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8) “That 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.” (Romans 10:9)
5. Through prayer, invite Jesus into your life to become your personal Saviour. “For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” (Romans 10:10) “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13)
What to pray:
Dear God, I am a sinner and need forgiveness. I believe that Jesus Christ shed His precious blood and died for my sin. I am willing to turn from sin. I now invite Christ to come into my heart and life as my personal Saviour. “But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:” (John 1:12) “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” (2 Corinthians 5:17)
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Plan of Salvation
Human Sin………………..Romans 3:23
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.
Sin’s Penalty…………………….Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
God’s Provision…………………….Romans 5:8
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Response Of Faith…………………….Romans 10:9
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God has raised him from the dead, thou shall be saved.
Christian Commitment………………..Romans 12:1-2
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
And be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
GOD LOVES YOU AND HAS A PURPOSE FOR YOUR LIFE
God loved the world so much that He gave His one and only Son so that whoever believes in Him may not be lost, but have eternal life (see John 3:16). There is a God-shaped vacuum in each of us that we try to fill with the things of this world. But there is also tremendous need – a need for God our Father.
OUR SIN STANDS IN THE WAY OF GOD’S PURPOSE
The Bible tells us that “all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God” (see Romans 3:23). All we have to do is look at our own actions and the action of those around us to understand that truth. The Bible goes on to say: “ For the wages of sin is death” (see Romans 6:23). The good news is that God loves us, and even in our sin, He splits the earth and TIME to reach out to us.
JESUS CHRIST IS THE ONLY WAY OF SALVATION
Jesus Is God Who Became Man
The Bible tells us that “in the beginning was the Word and the Word was God…and the Word became flesh, and made His dwelling among us” (John 1:1,14)
JESUS DIED ON THE CROSS FOR US
As He lived among us, it became clear that the only way that mankind could be saved would be through Jesus’ death on the cross. “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God…” (1 Peter 3:18 NKJ)
JESUS DEFEATED DEATH FOR YOU
“Who was delivered for our offenses, and was raised again for our justification” (Romans 4:25 KJV). And because of His death and resurrection, there is power in His NAME.
WE MUST RESPOND IN FAITH
It is not enough just to know the facts about Jesus’ life, death and resurrection. We must turn from our selfish ways, trust in Him, and receive Him to be saved (made whole, complete, and no longer alienated from God). The Bible says that “as many as received Him, to them He gave power to become the sons of God…” (John 1:12 KJV).
Believing that Jesus is God’s son, the Christ, and receiving Him into your life as Redeemer, Savior, and Friend will start your new life as a child of God.
A PRAYER TO RECEIVE CHRIST
Lord, thank you for loving me and coming to earth to show us the way. I believe You died to p ay for my sin and you were raised from the dead to give me eternal life. I want to turn from my sin and place my faith in You right now. Please come into my life and be my Savior and Lord. Show me how to live and help me to follow You always. In Your name I pray. Amen.