Let's examine five steps found in the Bible that outline
how you can be introduced to God and begin to know Him well.
God created people in His own image and desires an intimate
relationship with each of us. God wants us to enjoy an abundant
life.
The Bible tells us...
"We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ"
(Romans 5:1).
"God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten
Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have
eternal life"
(John 3:16)
"[Jesus] came that they might have life and might have
it abundantly" (John 10:10).
The reason most people are not experiencing this abundant
life is because we are separated from God. Each of us has
done something wrong in our lives -- this is called sin
-- that has separated us from God.
The Bible says...
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory
of God"
(Romans 3:23).
"Your sins have cut you off from God"
(Isaiah 59:2, TLB).
"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of
God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans
6:23).
An enormous gap separates us from God. Individuals try
without success to bridge this gap through their own morality
or good works. God offers you a relationship with Himself,
not because we earn it or deserve it but as a free gift — that
is, by grace.
"For by grace you have been saved through faith;
and that not of yourself, it is the gift of God; not as
a result of works, that no one should boast" (Ephesians
2:8-9).
Jesus Christ is the only solution to this separation. He
died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sin and to
bridge the gap between us and God.
Jesus said, "I am the way, and the truth, and the
life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me" (John
14:6).
"For Christ also has suffered once for sins,
the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God" (1
Peter 3:18a).
"But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in
that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans
5:8).
To enter into a relationship with God and experience the
abundant life, you need only to ask Jesus Christ to come
into your heart and become your Savior and Lord.
The Bible says ...
"Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone
hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him
and dine with him, and he with Me" (Revelation
3:20).
"If you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord,
and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the
dead, you will be saved"
(Romans 10:9).
"But as many as received Him, to them He gave the
right to become children of God, even to those who believe
in His name" (John 1:12).
If you desire to know the Lord or you are not certain whether
you have this relationship, we encourage you to settle this
issue by praying this simple prayer.
Find out more about who Jesus is by visiting the Who Is Jesus? Web site. (Note: This Web site is not a part of Crown Financial Ministries.)
If you have asked Jesus Christ to be Savior and Lord, you
have made the most important decision of your life! Please
begin to attend a church that teaches the Bible so that you
can mature in your faith. Please contact
Crown Financial Ministries if we can answer any questions
or help you in any way. |
