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We believe there is HOPE for everyone through Jesus Christ. We would like
to ask you this question:
If you were to die today, where would you spend eternity?
The following scriptures, from God's Word, will tell you how to become a
Christian and to be "Born Again", and guide you to the peace of knowing
Christ as your Lord and Savior.
Have you
ever wondered what the phrase "born again" means? The Bible records that
Jesus used the phrase in a conversation with a man named Nicodemus.
Nicodemus approached Jesus at night. He was curious about Jesus and
the kingdom of God.
Jesus told him: "No one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born
again" (John 3:3) Nicodemus responded, "How can a man be born when he is
old?" (John 3:4).
Nicodemus was a highly moral man who obeyed God's law. He was a
respected leader of the Jewish community. No doubt he was a fine man. Yet
something was lacking. Like Nicodemus, many people today confuse religion
with new birth in Christ. Phrases like " I pray regularly" or " I believe
there is a God" often are confused with a real new-birth experience.
New birth begins with the Holy Spirit convicting a person that the
person is a sinner. Because of sin, we are spiritually dead. For
this reason, spiritual birth, as Jesus
described it, is necessary.
God loves us and gives us spiritual birth when we ask
Him for it.
The Bible says all persons are sinners (Romans 3:23). Jesus
died on a cross and was raised from the dead to save sinners. To
be born again means that a person admits to God that he or she is
a sinner, repents of sin, believes in or trusts Christ, and
confesses faith in Christ as Savior and Lord. Jesus told Nicodemus
that everyone who believes in (places faith in) Christ would not
perish (John 3:16). Jesus is the only One who can save us (John
14:6).
To believe in Jesus is to be born again. Confess your sins and ask
Jesus right now to save you. "And everyone who calls on the name
of the Lord will be saved" (Acts 2:21). After you have
received Jesus Christ into your life, share your decision with
another person, and following Christ's example, ask for baptism by
immersion in your local church as a public expression of your
faith (Romans 6:4; Colossians 2:6).
Salvation is a free gift but like any other
gift, it's not yours until you accept it through Christ.
How to accept
Christ:
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Admit your need (I am a sinner). |
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Believe that Jesus Christ died for you on
the cross and rose from the grave and be willing to turn from your sins
(repent). |
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Through prayer, invite Jesus Christ to come
in and control your life through the Holy Spirit. (Receive Him as your
Savior). |
What to Pray:
Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am sinful and I need Your forgiveness. I
believe that You died to pay the penalty for my sin. I want to turn from
my sin nature and follow You instead. I invite You to come into my heart
and life. In Jesus' name. Amen.
If you sincerely prayed this prayer....Congratulations, you are now a born again
Christian. Your next step should be to find a well balanced Christian
Church where you can experience the joy of worshiping and serving God with other
believers.
We would love to
have you worship and serve with us.
See our Contact
Us page for our phone number
and address.
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