What is Salvation?
And why do I need it?
Have you ever felt that there HAS to be something more to life?
How about a deep desire to find out what happens to us after we die?
That "tug" on your heart to learn more is God's way of reaching out to you.
He is letting you know that there is something more for you than just the here-and-now,
but you have to be willing to meet Him halfway.
That is what "salvation" is all about ~ Grasping the outstretched hand of God.
Becoming a Christian is the single most important step you will take in your life.
If you have never taken this step, let us help you understand what the Bible teaches on salvation
and what it means to be a true follower of Christ.
Salvation begins with God
This call to salvation begins with God.
He initiates it by drawing us to Him by using our life experiences as opportunities to tug at our heart.
John 6:44
Revelation 3:20
Salvation cannot be earned
God desires an intimate relationship with us, but we cannot obtain it through our own efforts.
Isaiah 64:6
Romans 3:10-12
We are separated from God by sin
We have a problem. Our sin separates us from God, leaving us spiritually empty.
Romans 3:23
Romans 14:16-18
The world, which has been deceived by Satan, would have you believe
that just because you do not commit murder or steal from others,
you can call yourself a Christian. But this is a dangerous line of thinking.
James 2:10-11
A gift from God
Salvation then, is a gift from God. He offers this gift through his Son, Jesus Christ.
By laying down His life on the cross, Christ took our place and paid the ultimate price,
the penalty for our sin, which is death.
Jesus is our only way to God.
John 14:6
Romans 5:8
Responding to God's "tug"
Receiving God's gift of salvation is not complicated. In fact, it's as simple as ABC.
Admit that you are a sinner and turn away from your sin.
It is not enough to just be sorry for your sin; you must sincerely decide that you will not sin anymore.
Acts 3:19
Believe Jesus Christ died on the cross to save you from your sin and the consequences of that sin.
Rejoice in the knowledge that when you accept His gift of salvation,
you also accept His gift of eternal life.
John 3:16
Confess Jesus to others. Tell people about your decision to follow Christ.
Share God's message of hope with those people around you who do not know Jesus,
but who still need Him just as badly as you did.
Romans 10:9
The easiest way to follow the ABC's outlined above is to simply pray.
Prayer is how we communicate with God. There is no special formula
and you are encouraged to use your own words.
Just pray from your heart to God, and He will save you.
If you just can't seem to find the words, here is a prayer of salvation you can pray:
Dear Lord,
I admit that I am a sinner. I have done many things that don't please You.
I have lived my life for myself. I am sorry and I repent.
I ask You to forgive me. I believe that You died on the cross for me, to save me.
You did what I could not do for myself. I come to You now and ask You to take control of my life,
I give it to You.
Help me to live every day in a way that pleases You.
I love You, Lord, and I thank You that I will spend all eternity with You. Amen.
Now, don't doubt!
Salvation is by God's grace and through your faith. There is nothing you did,
or ever can do, to deserve it.
It is a free gift from God and all you have to do is receive it!
Ephesians 2:8-9
Satan will try to make you doubt your salvation, but don't let him!
He is the Father of Lies and he hates you. His main objective is to keep you from Jesus. But remember:
"that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers,
nor things present nor things to come,
nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us
from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 8:38-39).
How about a deep desire to find out what happens to us after we die?
That "tug" on your heart to learn more is God's way of reaching out to you.
He is letting you know that there is something more for you than just the here-and-now,
but you have to be willing to meet Him halfway.
That is what "salvation" is all about ~ Grasping the outstretched hand of God.
Becoming a Christian is the single most important step you will take in your life.
If you have never taken this step, let us help you understand what the Bible teaches on salvation
and what it means to be a true follower of Christ.
Salvation begins with God
This call to salvation begins with God.
He initiates it by drawing us to Him by using our life experiences as opportunities to tug at our heart.
John 6:44
Revelation 3:20
Salvation cannot be earned
God desires an intimate relationship with us, but we cannot obtain it through our own efforts.
Isaiah 64:6
Romans 3:10-12
We are separated from God by sin
We have a problem. Our sin separates us from God, leaving us spiritually empty.
Romans 3:23
Romans 14:16-18
The world, which has been deceived by Satan, would have you believe
that just because you do not commit murder or steal from others,
you can call yourself a Christian. But this is a dangerous line of thinking.
James 2:10-11
A gift from God
Salvation then, is a gift from God. He offers this gift through his Son, Jesus Christ.
By laying down His life on the cross, Christ took our place and paid the ultimate price,
the penalty for our sin, which is death.
Jesus is our only way to God.
John 14:6
Romans 5:8
Responding to God's "tug"
Receiving God's gift of salvation is not complicated. In fact, it's as simple as ABC.
Admit that you are a sinner and turn away from your sin.
It is not enough to just be sorry for your sin; you must sincerely decide that you will not sin anymore.
Acts 3:19
Believe Jesus Christ died on the cross to save you from your sin and the consequences of that sin.
Rejoice in the knowledge that when you accept His gift of salvation,
you also accept His gift of eternal life.
John 3:16
Confess Jesus to others. Tell people about your decision to follow Christ.
Share God's message of hope with those people around you who do not know Jesus,
but who still need Him just as badly as you did.
Romans 10:9
The easiest way to follow the ABC's outlined above is to simply pray.
Prayer is how we communicate with God. There is no special formula
and you are encouraged to use your own words.
Just pray from your heart to God, and He will save you.
If you just can't seem to find the words, here is a prayer of salvation you can pray:
Dear Lord,
I admit that I am a sinner. I have done many things that don't please You.
I have lived my life for myself. I am sorry and I repent.
I ask You to forgive me. I believe that You died on the cross for me, to save me.
You did what I could not do for myself. I come to You now and ask You to take control of my life,
I give it to You.
Help me to live every day in a way that pleases You.
I love You, Lord, and I thank You that I will spend all eternity with You. Amen.
Now, don't doubt!
Salvation is by God's grace and through your faith. There is nothing you did,
or ever can do, to deserve it.
It is a free gift from God and all you have to do is receive it!
Ephesians 2:8-9
Satan will try to make you doubt your salvation, but don't let him!
He is the Father of Lies and he hates you. His main objective is to keep you from Jesus. But remember:
"that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers,
nor things present nor things to come,
nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us
from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 8:38-39).
