Do you know God?
God is a good God. He created a perfect world and then created man to rule this world as He rules the Heavens. However, the first man, Adam, sinned against God and the whole world fell into sin and out of fellowship with God.
Now all the earth is considered as a lost coin worth finding; a treasure worth redeeming and the souls of men worth saving.
Listen, my friend, you have value and purpose in the eyes of God. God created you for good and not evil. Since God is not a man nor has flesh that gives up and walks away from a challenge; He has a plan of eternal salvation for your life even while you are yet a sinner disregarding His commandments.
The 10 Commandments
- Do not serve any other god
- Do not worship any image
- Do no misuse God’s name
- Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy
- Honor your father and mother
- Do not murder
- Do not commit adultery
- Do not steal
- Do not lie
- Do not covet
- Exodus 20:2-17 (Author Paraphrase)
From before the beginning of this world God has had a plan to save man from his own selfishness, sin and from the evil one, Satan, who's only desire is to kill, steal and destroy all that God has created for good.
No matter how many times you have sinned or how bad your sin, God has not changed His mind to save your soul. Not only does He want to save your soul but also all that was lost through the consequences of sin: your health, finances, relationships, purpose, and more.
However, you must understand that because you have sinned, as have I, all must face death. But because God is merciful, he has given to every man one life to live, die and then face judgment. To receive the plan and promise(s) of God, you must place your trust in the Truth, while you yet live: His plan of salvation through His Son, Jesus Christ is the only way to receive eternal life.
"This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.
John 17:3 NASU
For God so loved YOU: He gave and required His only Son to come to Earth live a perfect life, obey all the laws of Moses and the Prophets, and only do the will of His Heavenly Father. That obedience included being crucified on a cross for sins He did not commit. Jesus was an innocent man! But God thought it only fair for one man to pay for the sins of the world, since it was by one man who brought sin into the world.
"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him” - John 3:16-17 NASU
God didn’t stop there—after Jesus was dead, His body laid in a tomb, His soul given to the depths of the earth, God thought it even better to raise Jesus from the dead to give us who are already dead in our sins a new heart, a new spirit and a promise we too will be raised up to eternal life.
And it has been made simple for us to receive this eternal life. All you have to do is see your need for a Savior and confess Jesus as that Savior. When you believe in your heart and confess with your mouth that Jesus was raised from the dead and is alive today in order to save you; you will be saved!
This is good news! Don’t you think? Do you know any other way to be saved? Is there any other God that has given his own life to save mankind from sin and destruction? I don’t think so! No, there is no other God!
Please read and think upon the following two quotes spoken by Jesus in the Holy Scriptures:
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." - Matthew 11:28-30 NIV
Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me. - John 14:6 NASU
Are you ready to be forgiven and receive eternal life? If so, pray this prayer like they are your own words.
Heavenly Father, forgive me for I have sinned against You. I stand guilty and humbled. I need a Savior and I understand You have provided One. You gave your own Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross to take away my sin and receive my due punishment. You also raised Him from the dead so that I could receive the free gift of eternal life. Because of Your sacrifice I receive this forgiveness and will go and sin no more. As I learn your ways I will confess my sin knowing that you are faithful and just to forgive me and cleanse me of all unrighteousness; in the name of Jesus in whom there is no other name I can be saved. Amen.
Praise God! You are now forgiven of your sins and have inherited eternal life. You might not know what all that means as of yet. But you can know that you are not going to Hell and that in itself is good to know, don’t you think?
Now, when someone asks you why you are in high spirits—tell them. Tell them you are of good cheer because your sins have been forgiven through Jesus Christ.
Reference: Genesis Chapters 1,2 &3, Matthew 13:44-46, Luke 15:8-10, Luke 19:10, John 14:6, John 3:16-17, Isaiah 53:1-10, 2 Corinthians 5:18-20, Acts 3:12-15, Ezekiel 36:26, Romans 6:3-11, Romans 10:9-10, 13, 1 John 1:8-9, Matthew 9:2
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