The ABCs of Salvation
Admit to God that you are a sinner. Repent and turn away from your sin.
“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)
By God’s perfect standard we are guilty of sin and therefore subject to the punishment for sin, which is separation from God. Admitting that you are a sinner and separated from God is the first step of repentance, which is turning from sin and self and turning toward God.
Believe that Jesus Christ is God’s Son and accept God’s gift of forgiveness from sin.
“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)
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8)
God offers us Salvation. Although we have done nothing to deserve His love and salvation, God provided salvation for all who would repent of their sins and believe in Jesus.
Confess your faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
“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. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.” (Romans 10:9-10)
“For, Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” (Romans 10:13)
Confess your faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord to others
You can settle the issue right now, not having to wait or wonder. By praying this prayer or one like it, you are talking to the God who loves you so much that He willingly paid the ultimate price for your sin; this so that you could know Him and spend eternity with Him in Heaven. Jesus died on a cross for you, taking your place so that you could live. Why? Because He loves you, and because you’re worth more to Him than you’ll ever know. If you’re ready to ask Him into your heart and life, please pray this prayer today:
“Jesus, I believe that You died on the cross for my sins and that You rose from the grave. Please forgive me for my sins, and I ask You to save my soul. As best I know how, I give my life to You today. In Your name I pray, amen.”
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