How to Know Jesus as Savior
Before I knew Christ personally, I only knew about Him. His birth was sung about at Christmas. Easter marked the celebration of His crucifixion and resurrection.
Then I came face to face with the reality of my sin nature…
*That in-born trait that keeps a person from doing the right that they should do.
*That part of one’s nature that causes a person to do the wrong they shouldn’t.
I was a sinner in need of a Savior.
Jesus is God
His story, as history records, is that Jesus was more than man.
Man doesn’t heal lepers with a touch. Jesus did.
Man doesn’t calm seas with a word. Jesus did.
Man can’t bear another’s sins Jesus did.
Man can’t pay sin’s debt.Jesus did.
Man doesn’t rise from the dead. Jesus did.
Could you be a sinner in need of a Savior?
The Facts
Though each person is born unique, similarities pervade humanity.
*We are each physically born.
*We each need air in order to breathe.
*We each require food and water.
*Our desire is to be happy.
*Our bodies require rest.
*We sin and fall short of God.
*The wages of our sin is death.
*We must be born again, spiritually, if we want to go to heaven.
Your Response
Like physical birth, spiritual birth is a blessing from God.
Would you respond by faith to Christ as your Lord and Savior?
Acknowledge that you are a sinner in need of a Savior. “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23
Believe that Jesus died on the cross for you..”…God so loved the world He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him would not perish, but have everlasting life.”
John 3:16
Confess your sins. Ask God to forgive you. “If you confess with your mouth Jesus is Lord” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead you will be saved”
Romans 10:9
Pray
Dear God,
I know I’ve sinned. I believe that Jesus came to die on the cross for me. Please forgive me. Cleanse my life, and come into my heart as my Lord and Savior.
In Jesus’name, Amen.
If you sincerely prayed that prayer, God heard you, forgave your sins, and sealed you with His Holy Spirit for eternity.
Celebrate Your Salvation
Your decision to turn to God has brought joy to Him and His angels! There’s a heavenly celebration going on! Now, share your decision with someone on earth who will celebrate with you. We’d love to know of your decision! Give us a call, 888.815.9412, or email us so we can send you our complimentary leaflet, A Personal Choice, which contains Scriptures about your salvation. Share your decision with a pastor, Christian friend, or family member so they can celebrate with you.
Grow
Now that you’ve accepted Christ as Savior, you’ll want to learn about your faith and grow as a Christian. You mature in your faith in much the same way as you mature physically.
Elements of growth include:
Diet
A balanced physical diet includes foods from each of the basic food groups.
A balanced spiritual diet includes:
- Daily Prayer
- Daily Bible Reading
- Daily Confession
- Daily Commitment
Exercise
As physical muscles develop, so do spiritual. Exercise by prayerfully practicing what you are learning in your daily Bible reading.
Worship
Attend church so you can worship with other Christians. Follow Christ’s example of baptism.
Matthew 3:13-17
Walk by the Spirit
Repenting of your sins and confessing Jesus as Lord and Savior is the most important experience of your life. God’s gift to you of His Holy Spirit not only seals you for eternity, He also helps you walk out your faith. As you read the Bible, the Holy Spirit will help you understand it. As you pray, the Holy Spirit will pray. As you take steps to learn to please God, the Holy Spirit will give you strength. As you grow in your faith, you’ll want to share your faith with others. The Holy Spirit will help you do that, too. Many blessings as you grow in your faith! In His Love, Debbie
Free Resources to Help You Grow:
Beyond Ourselves 60 second devotional podcast
Prayers for Different Occasions