This message is for you. It's all about being connected to God. It's about the kind of life that is filled with meaning and purpose and significance.
The Bible puts it this way, "For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23 The Bible also says, "The consequences of sin is death." Romans 6:23. That means eternal separation from God. But there is a way to connect to God.
Put another way, "Christ died for our sins...to bring us to God." 1 Peter 3:18 Through Jesus, salvation is offerred to us as a FREE GIFT. You cannot earn it. Salvation is yours when you are connected to God through receiving Jesus Christ. The Bible says, "For by grace you have been saved through faith - and this not of yourself, it is the gift of God - not by good deeds so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2:8-9 God now offers to us a free gift . . .
What does it mean to receive Jesus? The Bible uses different words to describe receiving Jesus: Believing in Jesus (Acts 16:31) Do you want to connect to God and receive new life in Jesus? The Bible says, "Whoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." Romans 10:13 If you want to call upon the Lord to save you and give you new life in Christ you can sincerely pray this prayer to God and know for sure that He has heard you.
If this prayer is the sincere desire of your heart, welcome to an eternal connection to God! Be Baptized The Bible teaches baptism through immersion as an outward expression of the change God has made in your life. Read the Bible and Pray Daily We suggest that you begin with the Gospel of John and read a chapter each day. As you read the Bible, God speaks to you through the pages of His Word. Spend time every day in prayer. Just be yourself and tell Him what you are thinking and feeling. He will hear you and be there for you. First Baptist Church Jackson If you live in the Jackson area, First Baptist Church invites you to be a part of our family. To talk to someone about connecting to God or about First Baptist, contact our office at 601-949-1900 or visit www.fbcj.org. |
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The
good news is that God created you and loves you very much. "God
so loved the world. . ." John 3:16. Not only does God
love you but He desires to connect with you in a personal relationship.
The
bad news is that you are disconnected from God because of sin.
The Bible says we are all sinners and that our sin has separated
us from
God. Our sin makes it impossible for us to have a relationship with
God.
The
Bible tells us that Jesus Christ has made a way for us to be connected
to God. He did something about our sin problem. "God demonstrated
His love for us that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." Romans
5:8
The
price has already been paid for your sins. Now you can experience
a connection with God and receive His gift of eternal salvation
through receiving Jesus Christ. The Bible puts it this way in John
1:12, "to all who received Him...He
gave the right to become children of God."
Father,
I admit that I am a sinner and cannot save myself. I believe that
Jesus came to the earth to die in my place and to pay for my sins.
I believe that He rose from the dead. I turn from my sins and I
turn to you as my only hope of salvation. I commit my life to you,
to
live for you, and follow you. I accept the free gift of eternal life.
One
of the first things you should do as a new believer in Christ is
to connect with a local church. When you meet regularly with a group
of people to worship and study God's word together, your faith will
GROW as God intended.
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