When we accept God's grace and salvation, the Holy Spirit reveals our need for Jesus and recreates us. The Spirit builds our faith and helps us leave our broken lives behind.
In infinite love and mercy God made Christ, who knew no sin. He died a painful death on the cross for our sins, so that in Him we might be made the righteousness of God.
Led by the Holy Spirit, Salvation help us to know our need, acknowledge our sinfulness, repent of our transgressions, and exercise faith in Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, Substitute and Example. This saving faith comes through the divine power of the Word and is the gift of God’s grace.
Through Christ Jesus we are justified, adopted as God’s sons and daughters, and delivered from the lordship of sin.
Through the Spirit we are born again and sanctified; the Spirit renews our minds, writes God’s law of love in our hearts, and we are given the power to live a holy life.
Abiding in Him we become partakers of the divine nature, favour and have the assurance of salvation now and in the judgment.
(Gen. 3:15; Isa. 45:22; 53; Jer. 31:31-34; Ezek. 33:11; 36:25-27; Hab. 2:4; Mark 9:23, 24; John 3:3-8, 16; 16:8; Rom. 3:21-26; 8:1-4, 14-17; 5:6-10; 10:17; 12:2; 2 Cor. 5:17-21; Gal. 1:4; 3:13, 14, 26; 4:4-7; Eph. 2:4-10; Col. 1:13, 14; Titus 3:3-7; Heb. 8:7-12; 1 Peter 1:23; 2:21, 22; 2 Peter 1:3, 4; Rev. 13:8.)
Why am I here?
Most people live their entire lives without ever knowing “Why?” they exist year after year. They have no idea of why they live or God’s purpose for their lives. Although others believe Life is all about accumulating wealth and properties. The most basic question everyone should ask himself/herself is:
“What is the meaning of life?”
True, everyone wants to be happy. Some look for happiness by acquiring possessions. Some think its by pleasure. While others go as far as gaining prestige and power.
But real happiness comes from understanding your purpose in life.
God made you and loves you! He has a personal and purposeful plan for every life he created. God wants you to live your life to the full. Why then aren’t most people really happy?
Why am I not happy and fulfilled?
Man has a natural desire to be the boss by ignoring God’s principles of living. The Bible calls this attitude sin. Sin keeps us away from a close relationship with God. It causes us to live our lives outside God's will. When our relationship with God is not right, we begin to experience problems in every area of our life – marriage, career, relationships, finances, etc.
“For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.” Romans 3:23 (NLT)
“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23 (NLT)
What does God want me to do?
Admit and put God first in your life and ask Him to forgive your sins.
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” I John 1:9 (NIV)
Believe that Jesus died to forgive you and rose again to reconcile you with God.
“If you confess that Jesus is your Lord, and you believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:9 (NIV)
Choose to receive Christ and accepts God’s free gift of salvation.
“But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. They are reborn—not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God.” John 1:12-13 (NLT)
The Bible stated clearly that salvation is the gracious, undeserved gift of God (Ephesians 2:5, 8) and is only available through faith in Jesus Christ (Acts 4:12).
You can take these steps by praying a simple prayer of commitment to God:
“Dear Jesus, thank you for making me and loving me. I realize I need you in my life, and I’m sorry for my sins. I ask you to forgive me. Thank you for dying on the cross for me. Please help me to understand it more. As much as I know how I want to follow you from now on. Please come into my life and make me a new person inside. I accept your gift of salvation. Please help me to grow now as a Christian.”
“Everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved.” Romans 10:13 (NLT)
“Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5b (NIV)
Now What?
If you prayed the above prayer, Jesus came into your life and He will never leave you! We’re so excited that you have made the decision to commit your life to Christ! We encourage you to get into God’s word and to find a Bible-based church that will support your growth as a Christian. Surround yourself with people who will encourage you in your daily walk and stay connected to God every day. That’s the secret to life!