
The
word salvation by definition simply means deliverance from evil
or difficulty. Biblically this salvation or deliverance
comes only through belief that Jesus Christ was the living Son
of God. We believe that Jesus was sent by God (John 3:16)
for the sole purpose of dying on the cross to redeem man from
the sin and disobedience that had severed their relationship
with God. Because man is a sinner (Romans 3:23) and cannot
save himself (Isaiah 53:6), salvation can only be achieved through
belief and faith in Jesus Christ. Salvation is a gift
(Ephesians 2:8) and doesn't cost man anything because Jesus
has already paid the price. However in order to receive
this gift, man must acknowledge that he is a sinner and repent
from his sins, confess with his mouth that Jesus Christ died
and was raised from the dead by God, and accept this truth (Jesus)
into his heart (Romans 10:9-10).
Once
this is done, you immediately become a recipient of the "free" gift
of eternal life. Jesus died on the cross for everyone. The
Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count
slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that
any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 2
Peter 3:9 Have you reached a place where you continue to look
for something or someone to fill a void? Only coming to
a relationship with God thru His son Jesus Christ can meet all
your needs and satisfy the longing in your soul. The Lord
is gently calling you. He loves you. Won't you answer
His call today? You can receive Christ into your heart
right where you are, right now.
Simply
pray this prayer out loud:
Lord
Jesus, I no longer want to live the life that I'm living. I
have come to a point in my life where I can no longer
make it on my own. I need a Saviour. I confess
right now that I am a sinner. I repent of my sins
and I choose to make a 180 degree turn away from my sins
to a life of righteousness. I change my mind, I
change my heart and I surrender completely to the Lordship
of Jesus Christ. I confess that Christ died for
my sins and that you [God] raised Him from the dead. I
believe in my heart that Jesus is alive and dwelling in
me right now. Thank you Lord for saving me. Amen
If
you prayed this prayer aloud you are now saved. The
next step in the salvation process is to be baptized in water
as a command of Christ. It
represents how Christ died, was buried and rose from
the dead for us. Now
that you are saved, the
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