Living Hope Church - Meet Jesus

What do you have to do to receive God’s gracious offer of peace? It’s easy and it does not cost you a penny. All you have to do is to place your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. You can do so right-away by taking the following steps of faith:

Step 1 - Believe in Jesus Christ

The Bible says:

“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)

Step 2 - Accept that you are a sinner and you cannot make your way to God on your own

The Bible Says…

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God…the wages of sin is death.” (Romans 3:23; 6:23)

Unfortunately, even “…all our righteous acts are like filthy rags”. (Isaiah 64:6)

Step 3 - Pray to Jesus, He is the only way to God

Jesus Christ is the only way to God. There is no other way. He died on the cross and rose from the grave to pay the penalty for our sin.

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)

“Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under Heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12)

“…God is on one side and all the people on the other side, and Christ Jesus, Himself man, is between them to bring them together…” (1Timothy 2:5) (The Living Bible)

Jesus Himself said that:

“I tell you the truth, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life.” (John 5:24)

"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” (John 14:6)

God has provided the only way…you must make the choice…

Step 4 - Receive Jesus as your Lord and Saviour

We can receive Jesus Christ when we believe in His message and trust in Him alone to save us.

The Bible Says…

“All the prophets testify about Him that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name.” (Acts 10:43)

“(Jesus said) Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in Me.” (John 14:1)

“But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name.” (John 1:12)

How to receive Christ:

1. Admit your need (admit that you are a sinner, and you need a Saviour). Say it and mean it because it is true!

2. Be willing to turn from your sins (confess your sin and promise God not to take up the habit of sinning again).

3. Believe that Jesus Christ died for you on the cross and rose from the grave. (1Corinthians 15:1-6)

4. Invite Jesus Christ to come into your heart and control your life through God’s Holy Spirit. (Receive Jesus as your Saviour). The Holy Spirit is the gift of God when you accept Christ. The Holy Spirit brings you the power to stop sinning and live a life pleasing to God.

Now you can pray the following prayer, or use your own words:

Heavenly Father, I admit that I have sinned against you in so many ways. My sin has affected me, and it has affected other people. My sin has separated me from you. But now, heavenly Father, Almighty God, I am genuinely sorry for all my sins and ask for your forgiveness because of your Son, Jesus Christ who died on the cross for all my sins. Please forgive me, restore my relationship with you and help me to start afresh in loving you and being obedient to you. Please send me your Holy Spirit and plant me in a Church where I can grow in my relationship with you and learn more about you. Lord Jesus, I hand my life over to you from today. Please be my Lord and Saviour, and rule in every area of my life. Thank you, Lord, for saving me. Amen.

Now that you have prayed this prayer, you are born again!

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