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You're not here by accident. Jesus loves you, and He wants you
to have a personal relationship with Him. There is just one thing
that separates you from God. That one thing is sin.
People tend to divide themselves into groups - good people and
bad people. But God says that every person that has ever lived
is a sinner, and any sin separates us from God. That includes
you and me.
"For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God." Romans
3:23
According to man's rules, people should be punished or rewarded
according to how good they are, and it might be hard for you to
understand how Jesus could love you when other people don't seem
to. But I have great news for you! Jesus DOES love you! More than
you can ever imagine! And there's nothing you can do to make him
stop!
Are you thinking that you should make things right in your life
before you come to Jesus? Many people feel that way, but that's
not what God says!
"God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still
sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8
For you to come to God you have to get rid of your sin problem.
But God says that you can't make yourself right with God by being
a better person. God wants to save you JUST BECAUSE HE LOVES YOU!
"He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but
because of His mercy." Titus 3:5
It's God's grace that allows you to come to Him - not your efforts
to "clean up your life" or work your way to Heaven. You can't
earn it. It's a free gift.
"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this
not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so
that no one can boast." Ephesians 2:8-9
For you to come to God, your sin must be paid for. God's gift
to you is His son, Jesus, who paid the debt for you.
"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal
life in Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 6:23
Jesus paid the price for your sin and mine by giving His life
on Calvary's cross. God brought Jesus back from the dead and paved
the way for you to have a personal relationship with Him through
Jesus.
All that's left for you to do is to accept the gift that Jesus
is holding out for you right now.
"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
God says that if you believe in His son, Jesus, you can live forever
with Him in glory.
"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
Are you ready to accept the gift of eternal life that Jesus is
offering you right now? If it is your sincere desire to ask Jesus
to come into your heart as your personal Lord and Savior, then
talk to God from your heart through the Sinner's Prayer:
Sinner's Prayer
"Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and I do not deserve eternal
life. But, I believe You died and rose from the grave to purchase
a place in Heaven for me. Jesus, come into my life, take control
of my life, forgive my sins and save me. I am now placing my trust
in You alone for my salvation and I accept your free gift of eternal
life."
If you have trusted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, please let
us know. We want to rejoice in what God has done in your life
and help you to grow spiritually.
If you have questions or concerns you would like help with, please
call or write and let us know. We're here to help you understand
the love that Jesus is offering you for free, no matter who or
where you are.
Email us:
Web Minister
or
call us at (903) 873-2190
or
write to us at:
First Baptist Church
125 East James
Wills Point, TX 75169
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