Christian Salvation

I remember learning this presentation years ago…

Jesus came to bring life. He willingly died for us to be able to have a relationship with God. Would you like to have a relationship with God that guarantees life forever with him?

God’s Purpose: God loves us very much and has a purpose for each of us. The Bible says it like this, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). God’s purpose for us is that we have eternal life and enjoy him for ever.

• Fact – Eternal life is a gift from God, Romans 6:23.
• Fact – A life of purpose and meaning is available, see John 10:10.
• Fact – We are guaranteed an eternity with Jesus in heaven, John 14:3.

Our Need: As we search for meaning in this life, we ultimately find out that there is nothing that keeps us from really finding satisfaction. That something is referred to as sin. Sin is what keeps us from finding God’s purpose for our lives.

• Fact – We mess up and send it by nature and by choice. Romans 3:23
• Fact – We cannot do anything to save ourselves, Ephesians 2:8-9.
• Fact – We deserve death and hell. Romans 6:23.

God’s Provision: God is holy and Justin will not tolerate sin. Yet he loves us and provides forgiveness for our sin. Jesus said, “I am the way the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6).

• Fact – Jesus is 100 God and became 100% man, John 1:1, 14.
• Fact – Jesus died a horrible death for us on a cross, 1 Peter 3:18.
• Fact – Jesus was resurrected from the dead, seen by hundreds, and is alive in heaven today, Romans 4:25, 6:9-10, 1 Corinthians 15:3-6.
• Fact – God, through His Holy Spirit, calls us to himself, John 6:44.

Our Response: The only way Jesus can change our lives is for us to receive him and what he did for us. The Bible says, “Yet to all who received him, to those who believe in his name, he gave the right to become children of God” John 1:12.

1. Act – We must turn from our sin. Acts 3:19.
   1. Repentance is not feeling sorry for our sins, Acts 26:20.
   2. Repentance is turning from sin toward God in a relationship with Jesus.
2. Act – We must trust in Jesus. Ephesians 2:8.
   1. Faith is not just believing facts about Jesus, James 2:19.
   2. Faith is trusting in Jesus, Romans 10:11.
3. Act – We must give Jesus control of our lives. Romans 10:9-10.
   1. Confessing Jesus is Lord is not just saying we give our lives to Him, Matthew 7:21.
   2. Confessing Jesus is Lord is giving Jesus control of our lives.

My Commitment: Giving Jesus control is something each person must do individually. No one else can make this decision for you. Jesus says, “Here I am, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him and he with me” Revelation 3:20.

1. Does this make any sense to you?
2. Is there any reason you are not ready to receive God’s gift of eternal life?
3. Are you willing to turn from your sand, place your trust in Jesus, and get him control of your life right now?

If you are willing to receive Jesus into your life right now, you can invite him in by praying a simple prayer. You may want to use the following prayer as an example to help you.

God, thank you for loving me enough to send your one and only Son to die for me. I believe I am a sinner and that Jesus died and was raised to give me complete and eternal life. I want to turn from my way of life and follow Jesus fully and faithfully. I invite Jesus to come into my life and take over. Thank you God for giving me life! In Jesus name, Amen.