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Let
us share with you how to discover the greatest love worth finding.
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:
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.
Friend, if you have not yet made a decision for Christ, I urge you to
receive Him today. You'll be eternally glad to know salvation through
Jesus Christ!
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