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(1) God’s Purpose: Peace and LifeGod
is the Master Artist. He created the universe and everything in it, and He made us so we could have fellowship with Him. God
loves us and wants us to experience his peace and life—abundant and eternal. The Bible says:“We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
—Romans 5:1 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not
perish but have eternal life."
—John 3:16 "I have come that they may
have life, and have it to the full."
—John 10:10
"I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."
—John 10:10 (2) The Problem: Our SeparationGod
created us in his own image to have everlasting life. When we choose to disobey God and go our own way instead of his, this
is sin, and results in separation from God. The Bible says:“But
your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear.”
—Isaiah 59:2 "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
—Romans 3:23 "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in
Christ Jesus our Lord."
—Romans 6:23 (NIV)
(3) God’s Bridge: The CrossJesus
Christ died on the cross and rose from the grave. He paid the penalty for our sin and bridged the gap between God and people. The Bible says:"Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and
the life. No one comes to the father except through me."
—John 14:6 "But
God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
—Romans
5:8 "Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, ... he was buried, ... he was raised
on the third day according to the Scriptures."
—1 Corinthians 15:3-4
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(4) Receive ChristWe must trust
Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and invite him into our life. The Bible 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 "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."
—Romans 10:9 "Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children
of God."
—John 1:12
(5) How You Can Know Jesus Today- Admit
your need for him.
- Be willing to turn from your sins.
- Believe that Jesus died for you on the cross and rose
from the grave.
- Invite Jesus to come in and control your life through the Holy Spirit.
(6) How to Pray:Dear Lord Jesus,
I know that I am a sinner and need Your forgiveness. I believe that You died for my sins. I want to turn from my sins. I
now invite You to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as Lord and Savior.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
Find a home church. Fellowship with other Christians.
Read the Bible daily. Start with the New Testament.
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