| Sinner's Prayer (ask Jesus in to your heart) In the bible we have found a place where there is an actual "sinner's prayer". Jesus died for mine and yours and the whole world's salvation and we just have to believe on Him and trust Him to be saved. Although there is no set sinner's prayer, most people find it hard to even start talking to the Lord and giving themselves to Him. So we have provided a prayer that may be helpful to all who seek help. God bless you. Say These Words... Dear God in heaven, I'm a sinner. I know I need Jesus in my life. The bible says, that Jesus died for my sins at the cross. God, I believe that Jesus died for me and I believe you raised him from the grave. The bible says that whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord will be saved. Father God, I have sin in my life that separates me from you and I am so sorry for that sin. I want to be saved. Jesus, come into my heart and take away the burden of sin in my life. I realize that I can do nothing of myself to be close to you. I know that salvation is a gift of grace and only by Jesus and the spirit working in and through me can I obtain salvation. I can never be good enough or work hard enough for this gift. Only through the love and grace of Jesus can I be who God wants me to be. Help me Lord to be the person YOU want me to be. Thank you, Jesus. I believe you have saved me. Amen. Now if you have said that prayer with all your heart...then Praise the Lord....you are saved. The moment you surrendered your heart and life to the Lord you became a new creature in Christ. Believe it! Father God loved you so much that He sent His only begotten Son to the world, that WHOSOEVER believed in Him, shall not perish but have everlasting life. Amen! Now you need to read the guide provided here at Christian Heart called Your First Steps as a New Christian. It is so very important that once you have accepted this gift of salvation, that you learn to start growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. If you have read this and have accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as your saviour and made a commitment of faith, please let know so we can share your joy with you. Thanks so much and God Bless you! Click here to let us know |
| What if we treated our Bible like we treat our cell phones? I wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our cell phones? What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets? What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it? What if we flipped through it several times a day? What if we used it to receive messages from the text? What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it? What if we gave it to kids as gifts? What if we used it as we traveled? What if we used it in case of an emergency? What if we upgraded it to get the latest version? This is something to make you go...hmmm...where is my Bible? Oh, and one more thing. Unlike our cell phone, we don't ever have to worry about our bible being disconnected because Jesus already paid the bill! |
| I want to share with you five points that are very basic, although they will help you better understand yourself and more importantly the Lord. Just as there are man made laws that govern our lands, such as local state and federal laws, there are also spiritual laws which govern your relationship with God. Point One God LOVES you so much, and he offers a wonderful PLAN for your life. God's Love ~ "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believed in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (John 3:16) This verse is often misunderstood by others, because the Bible definition of believe is different than today?s modern definition. To believe (Biblically), means to commit to, or to cleave to. Remember even the devil believes in God, "Thou believes that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble." James 2:19 Therefore we must do more than just believe, we must commit our lives to Him. God's Plan ~ Jesus said, "I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." (that it might be full and meaningful) (John 10:10) So why is it that most people are not experiencing the abundant life? Because... Point Two All men and women are SINFUL and SEPARATED from God. Therefore, we cannot know and experience God's love and plan for our lives. Man is Sinful ~ "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23) Man was created to have fellowship with God; but, because of his stubborn self-will, he chose to go his own independent way and fellowship with God was broken. This self-will, characterized by an attitude of active rebellion or passive indifference, is evidence of what the Bible calls sin. Man is Separated ~ "For the [result] of sin is death" --spiritual separation from God (Romans 6:23) The third point explains the only way to bridge the gap between you and the Lord... Point Three Jesus Christ is God's ONLY provision for Man's sin. Through Jesus you can know and experience God's love and plan for your life. He Died in Our Place ~ "But God commended his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8) He Rose from the Dead ~ "... Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures ... He was buried ... He rose again the third day according to the scriptures ... He was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once" (1st Corinthians 15:3-6) He is the Only Way to God ~ "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life; no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me.'" (John 14:6) (emphasis added on the) It is not enough just to know these three points. The fourth point is essential... Point Four We must individually RECEIVE Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord; then we can know and experience God's love and plan for our lives. We Must Receive Jesus Christ ~ "But as many as received Him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name" (John 1:12) We Receive Christ Through Faith ~ "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast." (Ephesians 2:8-9) When we Receive Christ, We Experience a New Birth ~ "Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit." (John 3:3-8) We Receive Christ by Personal Invitation ~ Jesus said, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come to him" (Revelation 3:20) Receiving Christ involves turning to God from self (repentance) and trusting Christ to come into our lives to forgive our sins and to make us the kind of people He wants us to be. Just to agree intellectually that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that He died on the cross for our sins is not enough. Nor is it enough to have an emotional experience. We receive Jesus Christ by faith, as an act of will... Point Five Once you become a born-again Christian, there must be some evidence that you are a new person in Jesus Christ. A New Change ~ "Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." (2nd Corinthians 5:17) There Must be Some Fruit (evidence) ~ "But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works (deeds or service) is dead? Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar? Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?" (James 2:20-22) Yes it is true that works, service or good deeds do not save us. Although they are the evidence of our salvation... Are you ready for the next step? You can receive Christ right now by faith through prayer (Prayer is talking with God) God knows your heart and is not so concerned with your words as He is with the attitude of your heart. Below is a suggested prayer. Remember you must mean it from your heart. Lord Jesus, I need you. Thank You for dying on the cross for my sins. I open the door of my life and receive You as my Savior and Lord. Thank You for forgiving my sins and giving me eternal life. Take control of the throne of my life. Make me the kind of person You want me to be.! Does the above prayer express the desires of your heart? If it does, pray this prayer right now, and Jesus Christ will come into your life, in the form of His Holy Spirit, just as He promised. We are very excited if you received Jesus Christ as your Lord, and if you decided to follow Him. We would now love to help you grow as a Christian. Please let me know if you need any further assistance, or if you made a decision to receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. |
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