Accepting Jesus Christ

People are searching for real meaning in life. They try possessions, pleasure, power, and even religion but don’t find any lasting peace. The reason is simple—real meaning is found in relationship, not things.

God desires a personal relationship with you. In fact, He loves you, just as you are. However, we all face the same challenge—God is holy and we are not. The truth is that everyone of us have done things wrong. The Bible calls this sin. Sin separates us from God who is sinless. The question is, “Is there any hope of a relationship with God?”

The Good News is God sent Jesus to die for us. Justice demands that sin be punished, so God came in human form and died for our sins. He paid the price for us. With our sin-debt paid we are clean and can have a relationship with God. All we have to do is ask for forgiveness and accept Jesus Christ as our Savior.

A relationship with God really is simple.

Here are some truths for you to consider…

Admit that you have sinned.
The Bible says, “…for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God…” Romans 3:23 The Bible also says, “…the wages of sin is death…” Romans 6:23 (spiritual separation from God.) Because of our sin, we are dead spiritually and cannot experience God’s love for us or know His plan for our life.
Believe that Jesus Christ died for you.
The Bible says, “But God demonstrates His own love for us in this; While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 The Bible also says, “Yet to all who received Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God….”
Confess Jesus Christ is Lord of your life.
The Bible says, “That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.”

To confess Jesus Christ as Lord of your life means you must…

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Repent… Tell God you’re sorry for your sins and ask Him to forgive you. Repentance means we are willing to allow God to help change our actions and desire to please Him rather than “self”.

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Receive by Faith…Jesus Christ into your life as your Savior and Lord. The Bible says, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith; and this not from yourselves, it is the gif to God; not by works…” Ephesians 2:8-9

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Pray to receive Christ…
Dear Jesus,
Thank you for dying on the cross for me. I believe your death on the cross provides the complete forgiveness of all my sins. I open my heart to you and receive you into my life as my personal Savior and Lord. I invite you, Jesus, to begin living your life in me. Bring new meaning, purpose and hope to my life as you forgive, heal and deliver me. Thank you for answering my prayer.

Now What?

If you’ve asked Him for forgiveness and accepted Christ as your Savior you need to share that and start learning more about Him. We look forward to hearing from you.

You can reach us in various ways. Stop by our address (directions) during office hours, Monday–Thursday, 9:00 am–4:30 pm except Holidays) to visit with us. You can contact a pastor or associate by sending them an email through our Contact Form. You’re also welcome to call the church office at 480.838.2887 or fax us at 480.491.8836 to arrange to have a pastor visit with you.

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Contact us if you’ve accepted Christ or would like to.