How to Connect with God...
THE GOSPEL
The word gospel means "good news". The gospel is the message that God will cleanse us, forgive us, and set us free from our sins and give us eternal life with Him in Heaven. Our part is to turn away from our sins and turn to Him, accepting His Son, Jesus Christ, as our Savior and Lord.
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life" (John 3:16).
This simple message is for all the world. His free gift of salvation is for the whole person - mind, body, soul, and spirit - and for every family. The Gospel is simply Jesus Christ... crucified and risen again.
CALL ON HIM
Dear God, I confess that I am not right with You, and I want to be right with You. I've sinned against you in thought, word, and deed. I turn from my sin and ask You to forgive me, cleanse me, and set me free.
I believe that You sent Your only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, into this earth to die on the cross for my sins. I accept His sacrifice, His blood and His death, burial, and resurrection as my only means of forgiveness, freedom, and salvation.
Lord Jesus, come into my heart and into my life and live through me. I believe with my heart and I confess with my mouth that You, Jesus, are my Savior and the Lord of my life. Thank You for saving me!
Amen.
NEXT STEPS
Welcome to the Family of God!
The Bible says that once we are born again, God gives us a new nature - a new heart, new spirit, new outlook and purpose in life. Your new nature must be fed so that it can grow stronger than your sin nature. We do that by incorporating several spiritual disciplines into our life:
- 1. Spend time daily reading the Bible.
- 2. Spend time daily talking to God in Prayer, developing your relationship with Him.
- 3. Get involved in a good spiritual church, and attend regularly. Ge
- 4. Spend time with other believers.
- 5. Share your story ("testimony") with friends & family.