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The Gospel
How Can I Know God?
We are so glad you came to this section of our Website! Perhaps
it was mere curiosity that brought you here or even a genuine desire
to really know the God who both made and loves you. Please consider
the words below. This website is only a delivery tool, this is God's
wonderful message of the Gospel you are considering. We hope these
next few moments looking at these truths will change your life for
time and eternity.
- Admit your spiritual need. We are all sinners....people
don't always like that title. The one word that defines all sin
is the Greek word "harmatia" which means "to
miss the mark." What is God's mark? Jesus said, "Be
perfect as My Father in heaven is perfect." Unless a person
is perfect, he has missed the mark; therefore, he is a sinner.
Romans 3:23 states "All have sinned and fall short of
the glory of God."
- What is the result of sin? In Romans 6:23 we read "The
wages of sin is death..." Every one of us has missed
God's mark. Every one of us falls short of being perfect. We are
getting only what we deserve, and we are bringing judgment upon
ourselves. One thing we need to remember is that God never
sends anyone to hell. We send ourselves there by rejecting His
truth.
- Since we can never measure up to God's standards on our own,
God has reached out to man. We cannot solve the problem of
sin, but God, who is perfect, can and has. He has become a
bridge for us. John 3:16-17 states "For God so loved the
world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes
in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did
not send His Son to condemn the world, but that the world through
Him might be saved.." In Romans 5:8 we read, "God
demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet
sinners, Christ died for us."
- If a person acknowledges that he is a sinner, and he accepts
the promise that Christ is the solution, he is at a crossroads.
Either the person must reject God's solution and accept the consequences,
or he must accept Jesus Christ as his Savior. What must a person
do to accept this gift? Simply receive it! Matthew 11:28-30
states "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden,
and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from
Me...for My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
- His invitation is clear. We must come to Him. All that
remains is a response. In Romans 6:23 we read "...the gift
of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." What do
we have to do to receive that gift? Take it! Revelation 3:20 states
"Behold I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears
My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with
him, and he with me." Jesus stands at the door of your
heart and knocks, seeking entrance into our lives. John 1:12 states
"For as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to
become the children of God." If you would like to receive
Jesus Christ into your heart and life right now, pray a prayer
something like this from the sincerity of your heart...
Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe
you died for my sins. Right now, I turn from my sins and open the
door of my heart and life. I receive you as my personal Lord and
Savior. Thank you for saving me. Amen.
If you just prayed that prayer and really meant it, Jesus
Christ has now taken residence in your heart! Not only that,
but he has forgiven you of all your sin. The Bible tells
us, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive
us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John
1:9) God also promises, "As far as the east is from the west,
so far has He removed our transgressions from us." (Psalms
103:12)
Your decision to receive Christ also means that you are now going
to Heaven one day. That's a lot to be thankful for! You need
to take some practical steps to grow strong spiritually: read the
Bible, pray, and go to church.
We at Calvary - Motherwell would like to hear from you and send
you some materials to help you grow in your relationship with Christ.
Please contact us and request our "New
Believer's Pack".
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