How to Discover God's Free Gift of Salvation.
Admit Your Sin
First, you must admit that you are a sinner. The Bible says, "There is none
righteous, no, not one" (Romans 3:10). "For all have sinned, and come short of
the glory of God" (Romans 3:23). It is our sin that separates us from God and
from fulfilling our deepest needs and longings. Sin is an offense against God
that carries a serious penalty. According to Romans 6:23, "The wages of sin is
death [eternal separation from the love and mercy of God]."
Abandon Your
Efforts
Second, you must abandon any efforts to save yourself. If we could save
ourselves, Jesus' death would have been unnecessary! Even "getting religion"
cannot get you to heaven. The Bible says it is "not by works of righteousness
which we have done, but according to His [God's] mercy He saved us" (Titus 3:5).
Salvation is by God's grace, "not of works, lest any man should boast"
(Ephesians 2:8-9).
Acknowledge
Christ's Payment
What you cannot do for yourself, Jesus Christ has done for you! "But God
commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died
for us" (Romans 5:8). He died on the cross for you and then rose from the dead
to prove that His payment was acceptable to God. But you must acknowledge and
believe this fact. "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved"
(Acts 16:31).
Accept Christ
as Your Savior
Salvation is God's gift to you. "The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus
Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23). When someone offers you a priceless gift, the
wisest thing you can do is accept it! This very moment, you can receive Christ's
gift of salvation by sincerely praying this simple prayer from your heart:
Pray
Dear God, I know that I am a sinner. I know that You love me and want to save me. Jesus, I believe You are the Son of God, who died on the cross to pay for my sins. I believe God raised You from the dead. I now turn from my sin and, by faith, receive You as my personal Lord and Savior. Come into my heart, forgive my sins, and save me, Lord Jesus. In Your name I pray, Amen.
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