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Knowing God
Step 1: God’s purpose - Peace & Life
Step 2: Our problem – Separation
Step 3: God’s answer – Jesus Christ
Step 4: Our response – Receive Christ
Step 1
God’s purpose: Peace and Life
God loves you and wants you to experience peace and eternal life.
The Bible says:
“… we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Roman 5:1
“For God so loves the world that he gave his only Son, so that ever one who believes in him may not die but eternal life.” John 3:16
Since God planned for us to have peace and the abundant life right now …
Why are most people not experiencing it?
Step 2:
Our problem: Separation
God crated us to be like Him and enjoy life; He did not force us to love and obey Him, but gave us a will and freedom of choice. The first man and woman chose to disobey God and go their own wilful way. We still make this choice today. This results in separation from God.
The Bible says:
“Everyone has sinned and is far away from God’s saving presence.” Romans 3:23
“For sin pays its wages- death; but God’s free gifts is eternal life in union with Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23
Through he ages, individuals have tried in many ways to cross this gap without success.
Step 3:
God’s answer: Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the only answer to this problem. He died on the cross and rose from the grave, took the punishment for our sins and bridged the gap between God and man.
The Bible says:
“For there is one God, and there is one who brings God and mankind together, the man Christ Jesus.” 1Tim2: 5
“But God has shown us how much he loves us- it was while we were still sinners that Christ died for us!” Romans 5:8
Step 4: Our Response: Receive Christ
We must trust Jesus Christ and receive Him by means of personal surrender and invitation.
The Bible says:
“Some, however, did receive him and believed in him; so he gave them the right to become God’s children.” John 1:12
Where are you?
Your beginning with Christ
Is there any good reason why you do not want to invite Jesus Christ into your life, right now?
How to begin your life with Christ:
1. Admit your condition (I am a sinner).
2. Be willing to turn from your sins (repent).
3. Believe that Jesus Christ died for you on the cross and rose again from the grave.
4. Though prayer, invite Jesus Christ to come into your life and take control of it, through the Holy Spirit. (Received Him as Lord and Savoir).
Example of what to pray: (make it your prayer)
Dear Lord Jesus,
I know that I am a sinner and need Your Forgiveness. I believe that you died for my sins. I want to turn from my sins. I now invite you to come into my life. I trust you as Saviour and follow you as Lord.
Thank YOU lord, FOR SAVING ME.
Amen
The Bible says:
“If you confess that Jesus is Lord and believe that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:9
God’s assurance: His Word
If you have prayed this prayer, the Bible says:
“Everyone who calls out to the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:13
“For it is by God’s grace that you have been saved through faith. It is not the result of your own efforts, but God’s gift, so that no one can boost about it.” Ephesians 2: 8 & 9
Did you sincerely ask Jesus Christ to come into your life? Where is he now? What has He given you?
The Bible says:
“Whoever has the Son has life, whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. I am writing this to you so that you may know that you have eternal life – you that believe in the Son of God.” I John 5:12 &13
Walking with God
This is the begging of a wonderful new life in Christ. To deepen your walk with Christ.
- Read your Bible everyday and get to know Jesus better this way.
- Talk to God in prayer everyday
- Allow the Holy Spirit to control your life.
- Share your new life by showing your love and concern for others.
- Find another Christian with whom you can pray and share your successes and failures.
- Worship and serve with other Christians in a church, where Christ is lived.
“Behold I will do a new thing … I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert…”
“Along the bank of the river, on this side and that, will grow all kinds of trees … They will bear fruit every month … Their fruit will be for food and their leaves for medicine …” Isaiah 43:19 & Ezek 47:12 |