Why Do I Need A Relationship with Jesus Christ?

Becoming a Christian is the most important decision you can make.  This decision determines the way you live on earth and where you’ll spend eternity.

The price of rebellion and sin is high.
The Bible says, “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 6:23).  The person who lives without God in this life will pay the awful price of an eternity separated from God.  The Bible calls this place of separation hell.  Hell was never meant to be the eternal home of humankind, but God could not allow rebellious people to enter into heaven.  Heaven is the eternal dwelling of God’s people, and it is a place where God lives in perfect harmony with His people.

God loves us in spite of our rebellion (sin).
The Bible says, “But God proves His own love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us!” (Romans 5:8.  Because of the righteousness of God, people must pay the penalty for sin, son someone who is acceptable to God must pay the penalty for them.  The death or Jesus is the greatest demonstration of the love of God for sinners.  It is a great love for someone to die in place of a loved one.  But Jesus died for those in rebellion.

Repent, turn toward God, and have your sins completely taken away.
The Bible says, “Therefore repent and turn back, that your sins may be wiped out so that seasons of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord” (Acts 3:19).  The word repent means to turn around and go in a different direction.  It means a change of mind and life toward God.  If you are willing to turn to God, then God will restore you to childhood purity.   Jesus described this experience as the “new birth.”  Your part is to confess your sin, and God’s part is to forgive and restore.

By God’s generosity (grace), you receive His free gift (eternal life) through faith which is also from God.
The Bible says, “For by grace you are saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift” (Ephesians 2:8).   The word grace refers to the kindness and love of God in His willingness to forgive and save.  Faith means to trust to a point of commitment.  You cannot just believe in God.  You must be willing to give your life to God’s teachings and God’s will.  Salvation is God’s gift if you will receive it with a commitment to turn and follow Jesus.

Confess Jesus and believe that He was raised from the dead by God.
The Bible says, “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).  The word confess means to acknowledge to God that Jesus is Savior and Lord—to believe with all your heart that Jesus died on the cross for you and came out of the grave.  Believe that He is alive and will change your life as you follow and obey His teachings.

Call on (pray to) the Lord and be saved.
The Bible says, “For ‘everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved’” (Romans 10:13).  Everyone means anyone who can ask God for forgiveness of sin and turn from sin and follow Jesus.  If you’ve not yet accepted Christ, we encourage you to do so RIGHT NOW!!!  Pray the prayer below, but mean it.  Don’t just say the words…say them to Christ.

“Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner and need your forgiveness.  I know you died on the cross for me.  I now turn from my sins and ask you to forgive me.  I invite You into my heart and life.  I trust You as Savior and will follow You as Lord.  Thank You for saving me.  Amen”