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What it means to follow Jesus.

When we trust and accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, we commit every aspect of our lives to Him. Here's what that means, and how you can accept Christ into your life today.

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God's purpose

Peace and life

God loves you and wants you to experience peace and eternal life. His desire is for you to live in relationship with Him.

“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
“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”John 10:10
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The problem

Our separation from God

God created us in His image and gave us the freedom of choice. We chose to disobey God, and that is sin. Sin separates us from God, and because of it, we need a Savior who gives grace and forgiveness.

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”Romans 3:23
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God's gift

The Cross

God sent His Son Jesus to live a perfect life. Jesus died on the cross and rose from the grave. When He did, He paid the penalty for our sins and bridged the gap between us and God. It is up to us to accept the gift of salvation.

“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”Romans 6:23
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Our response

Receive Christ

When we trust and accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, we commit every aspect of our lives to Him.

“If you declare 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
How to accept Christ

A simple guide

  • AdmitYour needI am a sinner and I need a Savior.
  • RepentTurn aroundBe willing to turn away from your sins.
  • BelieveBy faithJesus Christ died for you and rose from the grave.
  • ReceiveHim as LordThrough prayer, invite Jesus to take control of your life through the Holy Spirit.
A prayer you can pray

“God, thank you for your grace. I know I’m a sinner, and I ask for your forgiveness. I believe Jesus Christ died for my sin and that You raised Him back to life. Today I choose to trust Him as my Savior and follow Him as Lord. From this day forward, help me to walk in step with You. Guide my life, in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

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