How to know God...

1. Realize that you are a sinner.
No matter how good a life we try to live, we still fall miserably short of being a good person.  That is because we are all sinners.  We all fall short of God’s desire for us to be holy.  The Bible says, “No one is good—not even one” (Romans 3:10).  This is because we can not become who we are supposed to be without Jesus Christ.

 

2. Recognize that Jesus Christ died on the cross for you.
The Bible tells us, “But God showed His great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while were still sinners” (Romans 5:8 NLT).  This is the Good News, that God loves us so much that He sent His only Son to die in our place when we least deserved it.
 

3. Repent of your sin.
The Bible tells us to “repent and be converted” (Acts 3:19 NKJV).  The word repent means to change our direction in life.  Instead of running from God, we can run toward Him.

4. Receive Jesus Christ into your life.
Becoming a Christian is not merely believing some creed or going to church on Sunday.  It is having Christ Himself take residence in your life and heart. Jesus said, “Behold, I stand at the door (of your life) and knock.  If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in . . . .” (Revelation 3:20).

 

 

If you would like to have a relationship with Christ, simply pray this prayer and mean it in your heart.

Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner.  I believe you died for my sins. Right now, I turn from my sins and open the door of my heart and life.  I confess you as my personal Lord and Savior.  Thank you for saving me.  Amen.

If you just prayed that prayer and meant it, Jesus Christ has now taken residence in your heart!  Your decision to follow Christ means God has forgiven you and that you will spend eternity in heaven.  The Bible tells us, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9).

What next?

The Bible says that if you declare Jesus as the Lord of your life and believe that Jesus rose from the dead, then you will be saved (Romans 10:9).  Declaring Jesus as Lord means recognising His authority and surrendering your heart to Him.  If you have a Bible, wipe off the dust and start reading it (if you do not have one, but one)!  Why is the Bible so important to the Christian? It is the Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth (B.I.B.L.E.)  This is how the Christian hears the voice of God.  Start reading in one of the four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John).  These are the historical narratives of Jesus’ life.  Also, get in contact with a Bible believing church that teaches the Bible.  Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions and we would be happy to do our best to help you.

If you have prayed to receive Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, please take a moment to email, call, or write to us and inform us of your decision.  We want to send you a Bible and some additional resources so that you may continue to know Him more.
 

Welcome to the family of God

Free New Believer's Study Guide
  Free Water Baptism Booklet

                      

Contact us for more information