God loves you and has a plan for you
For God so loved the world that he gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but shall have eternal life. John 3:16
Jesus said,"I have come that they may have life and have it to the full." John 10:10
From these and other places in the Bible we see that it is God's plan for us to have
His life and to be united with Him forever.
Now you may ask, "If that's what God wants, why do so many people not experience this type of life?"
The Bible gives the answer; everyone is the same - separated from God.
For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23
The wages of sin is death. Romans 6:23
God created us to live with Him forever, but when we accidentally or deliberately commit sins,
these form a cloud between us and God. We break God's laws and fall short of His standards -
we are sinners by nature, by practice and by choice.
Jesus Christ is God's answer
God shows His love for us; while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
Jesus answered,"I am the way, the truth and the life. No-one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6
What we couldn't do - God did, by sending His Son Jesus Christ, who was real God and real man,
to die on a cross for all mankind. He "laid down His life" to become the bridge between God and us.
Now what must I do?
We can't build the bridge, but we can choose to cross over the one God provides for us. There are two main steps - repentance and faith.
Repent then and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out. Acts 3:19
Turn around, step out and trust the bridge. If I don't I am separated from God forever -
that is HELL. But if I change direction and trust Christ I will be with God forever - that's HEAVEN.
How?
The prayer below is an idea of what to say.
Lord Jesus, I accept I'm a sinner. I honestly want to turn from all my sin. Thank you for dying on the cross so that I can be free from the punishment I deserve. I'm glad you rose from the dead and are alive today. Please come into my life. Thank you for hearing my prayer. Help me to live the rest of my life in the power of your Holy Spirit. AmenGod gives you forgiveness and new life.
If we confess our sins, He is faithful, just and will forgive our sins. 1 John 1:9
God has given us eternal life. 1 John 5:11
What next?
Becoming a Christian is only the beginning.
Being a Christian involves leading new life. If you have taken the first step, you can be sure God is able to give you the help you need each day.
Reading the Bible, having times of prayer and being with Christian friends are all important for growth. Make these a part of your new life.
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