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accident. Jesus loves you, and He wants you to have a personal
relationship with Him. There is just one thing that separates
you from God. That one thing is sin.
People tend to divide themselves into
groups - good people and bad people. But God says that every
person that has ever lived is a sinner, and any sin separates
us from God. That includes you and me.
"For
all have sinned and come short of the glory of God."
Romans 3:23
According to man's rules, people should
be punished or rewarded according to how good they are, and
it might be hard for you to understand how Jesus could love
you when other people don't seem to. But I have great news
for you! Jesus DOES love you! More than you can ever imagine!
And there's nothing you can do to make him stop!
Are you thinking that you should make
things right in your life before you come to Jesus? Many people
feel that way, but that's not what God says!
"God
demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were
still sinners, Christ died for us."
Romans 5:8
For you to come to God you have to
get rid of your sin problem. But God says that you can't make
yourself right with God by being a better person. God wants
to save you JUST BECAUSE HE LOVES YOU!
"He
saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but
because of His mercy."
Titus 3:5
It's God's grace that allows you to
come to Him - not your efforts to "clean up your life"
or work your way to Heaven. You can't earn it. It's a free
gift.
"For
it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and
this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by
works, so that no one can boast." Ephesians
2:8-9
For you to come to God, your sin must
be paid for. God's gift to you is His son, Jesus, who paid
the debt for you.
"For
the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal
life in Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans
6:23
Jesus paid the price for your sin and
mine by giving His life on Calvary's cross. God brought Jesus
back from the dead and paved the way for you to have a personal
relationship with Him through Jesus.
All that's left for you to do is to
accept the gift that Jesus is holding out for you right now.
"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. For it is with your heart that you believe
and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess
and are saved."
Romans 10:9-10
God says that if you believe in His
son, Jesus, you can live forever with Him in glory.
"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
Are you ready to accept the gift of
eternal life that Jesus is offering you right now? If it is
your sincere desire to ask Jesus to come into your heart as
your personal Lord and Savior, then talk to God from your
heart:
Here's a Suggested Prayer:
"Lord Jesus, I know that I am
a sinner and I do not deserve eternal life. But, I believe
You died and rose from the grave to purchase a place in Heaven
for me. Jesus, come into my life, take control of my life,
forgive my sins and save me. I am now placing my trust in
You alone for my salvation and I accept your free gift of
eternal life."
If you have trusted Jesus as your Lord
and Savior, please let us know. We want to rejoice in what
God has done in your life and help you to grow spiritually.
If you have questions or concerns you
would like help with, please call or write and let us know.
We're here to help you understand the love that Jesus is offering
you for free, no matter who or where you are. E-mail us, call
(573) 276-3807, or write to us at the address below.
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