The below steps will walk you through how to Receive Christ as your Lord and Savior. You will then have assurance that when you die, you will go to heaven and you can proudly profess that you are saved.
How to Receive Christ:
1. RECOGNIZE GOD'S PLAN - PEACE AND LIFE
The BIBLE says,,,For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. " John 3:16
The BIBLE says,,,For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. " John 3:16
2.RECOGNIZE OUR PROBLEM - SEPARATION
People choose to disobey God and go their own way. This results in separation from God.
The Bible says..."For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23
People choose to disobey God and go their own way. This results in separation from God.
The Bible says..."For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23
3.RESPOND TO GODS REMEDY - CROSS OF CHRIST
God sent His Son to bridge the gap. Christ did this by paying the penalty for our sins when He died on the cross and rose from the grave.
The Bible says..."But God demonstrates his own love for us." Romans 5:
God sent His Son to bridge the gap. Christ did this by paying the penalty for our sins when He died on the cross and rose from the grave.
The Bible says..."But God demonstrates his own love for us." Romans 5:
4.RECEIVE GOD'S SON - LORD AND SAVIOR
You cross the bridge into God's family when you ask Christ to come into your life.
The Bible says..."Yet to all received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God." John 1:12
You cross the bridge into God's family when you ask Christ to come into your life.
The Bible says..."Yet to all received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God." John 1:12
The Invitation is to:
Repent (change your mind about sin and turn from your sins) and by faith RECEIVE Jesus Christ into your heart and life and follow Him in obedience as your Savior (Forgiver) and Lord (Leader).
Repent (change your mind about sin and turn from your sins) and by faith RECEIVE Jesus Christ into your heart and life and follow Him in obedience as your Savior (Forgiver) and Lord (Leader).
Prayer of Commitment
"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 Savior (Forgiver) and Lord (Leader), Thank you for saving me now. Amen
"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 Savior (Forgiver) and Lord (Leader), Thank you for saving me now. Amen
The Results of Receiving Christ
- You are born again - 2 Corinthians 5:17
- You became a son/daughter of God - John 1:12
- Your sins are forgiven and forgotten - 1 John 1:9; Hebrews 10:17
- You know that you have eternal life - 1 John 5:13
- You will be with Jesus - John 14:3
Suggested Things To Do
- Pray daily, asking the Holy Spirit to guide you
- Read the Bible (Begin with the Gospel of John or Mark)
- Attend a bible teaching/preaching Church and Bible Study regularly
- Share with others what you have done