1. First, the bad news - we’re all sinners in the eyes of God.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.
2. More bad news - the result of sin is death.
Romans 6:23: For the wages of sin is death.
There are two parts to death. The first death is a physical death here on earth. The second death is the lake of fire (hell).
Revelation 21:8: But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
That’s a pretty bad list, right? But, notice at the end of the list it said “all liars.” The Bible says, “let God be true, but every man a liar” (Romans 3:4). The point here is that we’re all sinners and we’re all condemned to hell - even if the only thing you have ever done wrong is tell a lie.
3. Now the Good news – God has a gift He wants to give you (eternal life).
Romans 6:23: For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
God has a gift He wants to give you and that gift is eternal life and it is through Jesus Christ. You don’t have to work for the gift and you don’t have to pay for the gift.
Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.
4. More Good News – Jesus paid the price for our sins.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Just because the gift is free doesn’t mean that someone didn’t pay for it. Since God wants to give you a gift, He’s the giver and you’re the receiver, so He paid for the gift. Jesus paid for the gift by His death, burial and resurrection. Do you believe that Jesus died, was buried and was resurrected on the third day to pay for our sins?
John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
God says he wants to give you eternal life, that is life that will never end. This means that when you die the initial physical death, you will not die the second death of being cast into the lake of fire but instead you will go and live with God forever in heaven.
Titus 1:2: In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;
Our hope for eternal life is that God cannot lie. So if God promises you life that will never end, then He will give you life that never ends. Salvation had nothing to do with you, remember it’s “not of yourselves” (Ephesians 2:8). When God forgives you of your sins; He forgives you of all your sins—past, present, future. That is how he can guarantee us eternal life.
5. All you have to do is accept God’s gift for you by faith.
Romans 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Romans 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
If someone were to buy a gift, wrap it and write your name on it, it would not become yours until you accepted it. The gift from God is exactly the same. It’s already been paid for by Jesus Christ and God offers it to everyone but you need to accept it. You accept the gift of eternal life by confessing with your mouth while believing in your heart.
Do you want to accept Jesus Christ and be saved from your sins right now? Then just say this simple prayer:
Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I’m a sinner and that I deserve to go to hell. I believe that you died on the cross, were buried and rose again to pay for my sins. I ask you to save me, forgive me of my sins and take me to heaven when I die. Thank you for giving me eternal life. Amen.
Congratulations, you are saved!
If you prayed that prayer and got saved, send me a message - it would make an old Canadian guy very happy to hear that you got saved. God bless.
Well done, good and faithful servant! I might add one thing. This acceptance of Christ means a full surrender to His will. One should not think that praying a prayer will lead to eternal life. Jesus said unless you repent, you will perish. We must count the cost!!! He also commanded the rich young ruler to give away all his riches (this was his god), and come follow Him. The rich your ruler turned away sad. He would have prayed the prayer, but would end up with false assurance of salvation. He would be like the seed planted among thorns that grows up and looks great, but the trials (temptations) of life choke it out.
Hey, buddy! That sounds like works to me! I live by faith alone. In fact I didn't even repent for my sins or say that prayer because it just feels a little to worksy like what those wafer eating rat bastard Catholics do. Stupid Catholics with their seven sacraments and 12% more Bible.
Fren you seem to be very confused on your understanding. By accepting Christ into your heart you live like Him by His Grace. In doing this you do good deeds, be righteous, helping others, etc. That is not works, you aren’t doing those things to be saved, you’re already saved. You crucify your old life and do these things because Christ has transformed you.
If you profess to be a Christian and continue living your life the exact same as you were swallowed in sin… you might want to look over your life and ask if you truly accepted Christ.
Bro. One can point out false teachings and salvation by works without hating those who are deceived.
Calm down Francis.
Kek😂😂😂😂. I love this diversity in the Brethren. Love you all.
Dipshit, you are not following Q. The team told us not to let others divide us. Looks like that is what you're doing. I'm Catholic and while I cannot stand Francis, I do love my faith. I also respect the faiths of other people.