Salvation is Free! But Have You Received The Gift!
*Can I really know Christ?
"All people have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God." - (Romans 3:23)The answer is yes! There are a lot of words used in our world to describe what knowing Jesus means. People might ask you (Are you born again?) (Have you repented of your sins?) (Have you been saved?) Wow! It can be real confusing and sometimes scary. Our goal is to share with you in the simplest terms who Jesus is and what knowing Him can mean for your life. Let's start at the beginning...
Born Again? How can a person be Born Again?
While talking with Nicodemus, Jesus declared, "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again." John 3:3.
Jesus was not speaking about being born again physically, He meant a spiritual rebirth. When we came into this world we were born of the flesh, like our parents. All people are descendants of Adam and Eve who sinned in the garden of Eden. Because of their sin we are born with the same sinful, lustful nature which desires the things of this world more than the things of God.
We are all sinners because we disobey God's laws as written in the Holy Bible. We may try to do what is right but within ourselves we cannot succeed. The spirit of Satan influences us to disobey God. When we give in to Satan and he causes us to sin, we have guilt, anger, greed, hatred, pride, jealousy and bitterness. This is often a source of unhappiness as we disappoint ourselves and hurt other people. Many times this is the root cause of depression and an unfulfilled life. This becomes a cycle in our lives, seeking happiness and finding none. Sin destroys us and leads to destruction in an eternal Hell.
We must be born of the Spirit and take on the Spirit or nature of God, then we are truly born again. We get there through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ.
What Now?
When you pray and ask Jesus into your heart as your Lord and Savior, get "saved" or are "born again," you take the first step on the Way of Salvation.
Salvation is not merely a one-time experience. It is an experience which places you on the Christian faith journey - the Way of Salvation. Accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior is your first step on the trip. As you read your Bible you will grow spiritually. God speaks to you through His word. Find some good Christian people to associate with. Begin to attend a Bible believing church. Learn how to witness to others telling them about your new relationship with Jesus. The goal of the Christian life is not getting into Heaven; that is the reward. The goal is to continually become more like Jesus Christ and for your personal relationship with Him to grow deeper.
It is important to spend time reading the Bible. The Bible feeds the spirit inside of you and will give you the strength to grow in your new faith. I suggest that you begin in the New Testament with the book of John.
You can listen to the Bible and you can also read from the Bible. Click here to read or listen to the book of John now.
Dr. F. J. May has excellent teachings on the book of John and has made his teachings available to anyone who cares to listen or read them. You can find this material online in Faith Library. Click here.
"All people have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God." - (Romans 3:23)The answer is yes! There are a lot of words used in our world to describe what knowing Jesus means. People might ask you (Are you born again?) (Have you repented of your sins?) (Have you been saved?) Wow! It can be real confusing and sometimes scary. Our goal is to share with you in the simplest terms who Jesus is and what knowing Him can mean for your life. Let's start at the beginning...
Born Again? How can a person be Born Again?
While talking with Nicodemus, Jesus declared, "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again." John 3:3.
Jesus was not speaking about being born again physically, He meant a spiritual rebirth. When we came into this world we were born of the flesh, like our parents. All people are descendants of Adam and Eve who sinned in the garden of Eden. Because of their sin we are born with the same sinful, lustful nature which desires the things of this world more than the things of God.
We are all sinners because we disobey God's laws as written in the Holy Bible. We may try to do what is right but within ourselves we cannot succeed. The spirit of Satan influences us to disobey God. When we give in to Satan and he causes us to sin, we have guilt, anger, greed, hatred, pride, jealousy and bitterness. This is often a source of unhappiness as we disappoint ourselves and hurt other people. Many times this is the root cause of depression and an unfulfilled life. This becomes a cycle in our lives, seeking happiness and finding none. Sin destroys us and leads to destruction in an eternal Hell.
We must be born of the Spirit and take on the Spirit or nature of God, then we are truly born again. We get there through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ.
What Now?
When you pray and ask Jesus into your heart as your Lord and Savior, get "saved" or are "born again," you take the first step on the Way of Salvation.
Salvation is not merely a one-time experience. It is an experience which places you on the Christian faith journey - the Way of Salvation. Accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior is your first step on the trip. As you read your Bible you will grow spiritually. God speaks to you through His word. Find some good Christian people to associate with. Begin to attend a Bible believing church. Learn how to witness to others telling them about your new relationship with Jesus. The goal of the Christian life is not getting into Heaven; that is the reward. The goal is to continually become more like Jesus Christ and for your personal relationship with Him to grow deeper.
It is important to spend time reading the Bible. The Bible feeds the spirit inside of you and will give you the strength to grow in your new faith. I suggest that you begin in the New Testament with the book of John.
You can listen to the Bible and you can also read from the Bible. Click here to read or listen to the book of John now.
Dr. F. J. May has excellent teachings on the book of John and has made his teachings available to anyone who cares to listen or read them. You can find this material online in Faith Library. Click here.