The Bible presents a clear path to eternal life. First, we
must recognize that we have sinned against God: "For all have sinned and
fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23).
We have all done things that are displeasing
to God, which makes us deserving of punishment. Since all our sins are
ultimately against an eternal God, only an eternal punishment is sufficient.
"The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through
Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23).
However, Jesus Christ, the sinless (1 Peter 2:22), eternal Son of God became a man (John 1:1,14) and died to pay our penalty.
However, Jesus Christ, the sinless (1 Peter 2:22), eternal Son of God became a man (John 1:1,14) and died to pay our penalty.
"God demonstrates His love for us in
this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans
5:8). Jesus Christ died on the cross (John
19:31-42), taking the punishment that we deserve
(2 Corinthians 5:21). Three days later He
rose from the dead (1 Corinthians 15:1-4),
proving His victory over sin and death. "In His great mercy He has given
us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from
the dead" (1 Peter 1:3).
By faith, we must change our mindset regarding Christ - who He is, what He did, and why - for salvation (Acts 3:19). If we place our faith in Him, trusting His death on the cross to pay for our sins, we will be forgiven and receive the promise of eternal life in heaven.
By faith, we must change our mindset regarding Christ - who He is, what He did, and why - for salvation (Acts 3:19). If we place our faith in Him, trusting His death on the cross to pay for our sins, we will be forgiven and receive the promise of eternal life in heaven.
"For God so loved the world that He gave
His one and only Son so that anyone who believes in Him will not perish but
have eternal life" (John 3:16).
"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).
Faith alone in the
finished work of Christ on the cross is the only true path to eternal life!
"For it is by
grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not of yourselves, it is
the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast" (Ephesians
2:8-9).
If you want to accept Jesus Christ as your Savior, here is a sample prayer.
If you want to accept Jesus Christ as your Savior, here is a sample prayer.
Remember, saying this
prayer or any other prayer will not save you. It is only trusting in Christ
that can save you from sin. This prayer is simply a way to express to God your
faith in Him and thank Him for providing for your salvation.
"God, I know that
I have sinned against you and deserve punishment. But Jesus Christ took the
punishment that I deserve so that through faith in Him I could be forgiven. I
place my trust in You for salvation. Thank You for Your wonderful grace and
forgiveness - the gift of eternal life! Amen!"
God bless you.
(adapted from gotquestions.org)
