Thursday, February 19, 2009

The ABC of Salvation

"For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received; that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried and that He rose again the third day according the Scriptures" (1 Corinthians 15:3-4).
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Jesus died for the sinners:
  • Romans 5:8 "But God demonstrates HIS own love for us in this: While we were sitll sinners, Christ died for us."
Jesus is the ONLY WAY:
  • John 14:6 "Jesus answered, "I am the Only Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through ME.
Jesus gave us power to become Children of God:
  • John 1:12 "Yet to all who received HIM, to those who believed in HIs Name, HE gave the right to become children of God."
What Must I Do To Be Saved?

A - ccept that you are a sinner.


B - elieve that Jesus died for your sins.


C - onfess HIM as your personal Lord and Saviour.

THEN...
God's presence will go with you as HE promised with Moses (Exodus 33:14). This "presence" is "GOD IN ACTION" - doing things on your behalf. God's wisdom, guidance, strength - the Great I AM is with you!
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Pray this Prayer...In Faith!
Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner and do not deserve eternal life. But, I believe YOU died and rose from the grave to save me. Come into my life, take full control of my life; forgive my sins and save me. I repent of my sins and put my trust in YOU for my salvation. I accept the free gift of eternal life and I thank YOU for my name is written in the Book of Life. In Jesus' Name...Amen!