IF YOU ARE LIVING A GODLESS LIFE OR HAVE TURNED FROM YOUR FAITH, CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING:
You were created by God with a purpose!
“For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared in advance for us to complete!”
-Ephesians 2:10
You posses an eternal soul, the essence of who you are!
“May your whole spirit, soul and body be persevered blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ!”
-1 Thessalonians 5:23
You were born completely separated from God because of your sinful nature!
“Surely I was born in iniquity and in sin did my mother conceive me!”
-Psalm 51:5
“Your iniquities have separated you from God; your sins have hidden his face from you!”
-Isaiah 59:2
You are a sinner!
“We have all sinned and fall short of the glory of God!”
– Romans 3:23
You are going to die because of your sin, but there is hope!
“The wages of sin is death; but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
– Romans 6:23
You will remain separated from God without faith in Jesus Christ!
“God loves you so much, that he gave his only son Jesus to pay the price for your sins and if you believe in him, your soul will not die but you will have eternal life!”
– John 3:16
“God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us!”
– Romans 5:8
There is only one way to restore your relationship with God, you must ADMIT that you are a sinner, no matter how good or righteous you think you are!
“There is no one who is righteous or good, not even one!”
-Romans 3:10
“Even on your best day, you are unclean like filthy rags!”
-Isaiah 64:6
“There is one God and there is only one mediator between God and men, Jesus Christ!”
-1 Timothy 2:5
You are a sinner; you are separated from God, there is only one way to fix the problem, you must CONFESS with your mouth and BELIEVE in your heart that Jesus died for your sins, and you can have eternal life!
Jesus said, “I am the way and the truth and the life, no one can come to the Father except through me!”
-John 14:6
“By grace (love) you have been saved through faith, which is not from you, it is purely a gift from God, not from anything you did!”
-Ephesians 2:8-9
“God demonstrates His own love for us because even while we were in the midst of our sins (past, present & future), Christ died for us!”
-Romans 6:32
Here is what you specifically need to do:
“If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved to eternal life, for it is with your heart that you believe and are justified and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved!
-Romans 10:9-10
“Everyone who calls on the Lord will be saved!”
-Romans 10:13
Are you ready to confess your sins and ask for his forgiveness?
Are you ready to put your trust in Jesus Christ? You will be changed, because you will receive the Holy Spirit!
“The instant you confess & believe in your heart, he identifies you as his own and gives you the Holy Spirit!”
-Ephesians 1:13
Are you ready to cross from death unto life?
Let’s go: To begin your new life of faith in Jesus Christ, cry out to him with this prayer from your heart:
“God, I confess that I am a sinner and I am in need of salvation. I believe Jesus died on the cross for my sins and rose again to bring me new life. I ask to receive your forgiveness, grace and mercy; I choose to turn away from my sinful life and follow you as my Lord and Savior. Amen.”
“God, I confess that I am a sinner and I am in need of salvation. I believe Jesus died on the cross for my sins and rose again to bring me new life. I ask to receive your forgiveness, grace and mercy; I choose to turn away from my sinful life and follow you as my Lord and Savior. Amen.”
Ok, breath in the Holy Spirit, be aware that there is a celebration going on right now in heaven because of your decision today!
“I tell you that there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents and becomes a believer!”
-Luke 15:10
Now What? Your Next Steps:
“Grow in the grace and knowledge of your Lord Jesus Christ.” -2 Peter 3:18
- Locate a Christian Church near you and attend the next service!
- Talk to God in prayer, daily, asking him for wisdom and guidance!
- Read the Gospel of John found in the New Testament of the Bible!
- Get baptized!
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Resources:
www.alphadadarmy.com
www.gotquestions.org
www.youversion.com
Detailed Next Steps:
As a new Christian, begin reading the Bible. Choose a Bible translation that is easy for you to understand and is faithful to the original text of the Bible, you can sample translations by downloading the YouVersion Bible App; start with the Gospel of John!
As a new Christian, begin praying. Prayer is simply talking with God, as we desire to know God more deeply, we must communicate with Him regularly.
Throughout each day, you can give thanks to God, ask Him to answer your daily needs, and pray on behalf of others. It’s also important to pray together with others who follow Christ, encouraging each other, praising God, and seeking answers to everyone’s requests.
As a new Christian, get baptized. Baptism symbolizes your new life in Christ and proclaims that you are now committed to Jesus. Even Jesus was baptized, and He calls His followers to also be baptized. Baptism was practiced by the very first followers of Jesus.
Usually, the leaders of a local church perform baptism. A local church pastor or church leader should be glad to speak with you about baptism if you express your interest.
As a new Christian, build friendships with other Christians. The Christian life is designed to be enjoyed with others. Jesus invested much of His ministry with 12 disciples as His closest friends. He likewise calls us to live in community with one another.
Fellowship with other believers is one of the purposes of a local church. If there’s a Bible-teaching church in your area, it’s a great place to get involved.
As a new Christian, serve others. As you begin your new life as a Christian, you will find a new love inside you giving you a desire to help others. The Holy Spirit will lead you in ways to help. You might serve the poor in your community, assist a neighbor with yard work, or visit a sick friend in the hospital.
As a new Christian, share your faith with others. Becoming a Christian is not a secret; it’s a celebration! Tell all who will listen about Christ’s work in your life. In some cases, other people will come to faith in Jesus through the example you share. Just before Jesus ascended to heaven, He commanded His disciples to make disciples of all the nations.
You have been saved by grace through faith, apart from any works of your own, God started the work in you, and He promises to finish it; God bless you as you mature in your faith!