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How to Know God...
1. Realize that you are a sinner.
No matter how good a life we try to live, we still fall incredibly short
of being a good person. That is because we are all sinners. We all
fall short of God’s desire for us to be holy. The Bible says, “No one
is good—not even one” (Romans 3:10 NLT). This is because we can not
become who we are destined to be without Jesus Christ.
2. Recognize that Jesus Christ cared enough and died on the cross for
you.
The Bible tells us, “But God showed His great love for us by sending
Christ to die for us while were still sinners” (Romans 5:8 NLT). This
is the Gospel (Good News), that God loves us so much that He sent His
only Son to die in our place when we least deserved it.
3. Repent of your sins, all of them.
The Bible tells us to “Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins
may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord."
(Acts 3:19 NIV) The word repent means to change our direction in
life. Instead of running from God, we can run toward Him.
4. Receive Jesus Christ into your life not only as Savior but as sole
proprietor.
Becoming a Christian is not merely believing some creed or going to
church on Sunday. It is having Christ Himself take residence in your
life and heart. Jesus said, “Behold, I stand at the door (of your life)
and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in
. . . .” (Revelation 3:20 NKJV).
If you would like to have a relationship with Christ, simply pray this
prayer and mean it in 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 confess you as my personal Lord and Savior. Thank you for
saving me. Amen.
If you just prayed that prayer and meant it, Jesus Christ has now taken
residence in your heart! Your decision to follow Christ means God has
forgiven you and that you will spend eternity in heaven. 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 NKJV). How
about sending us an e-mail on the
contact us page and let us know about your decision and what/who
brought you to the Lord? May the Lord bless you for believing and
trusting in Him and know that all of Heaven celebrates when one returns!
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