HOW TO ACCEPT JESUS’ OFFER TO BE SAVED

Here are the steps to redemption through Jesus Christ: It is really so simple to do, but profoundly rewarding.

  1. Realize that eternal life with God in Heaven is not something you can earn by being a good person and doing good deeds. It is not something that you think you deserve. You would have to live as pure a life as Jesus lived, and this is impossible for humans. A person with only one tiny sin cannot get into Heaven, as Heaven is a sin-free zone. Salvation is a free gift from God, not something we can earn. Ephesians 2:8-9
  2. Confess that you are a sinner. We all are sinners if only because we cherish anything or any relationship more than a loving relationship with Jesus. Romans 3:23-24
  3. Realize who Jesus Christ is – He is the infinite God-man who was sent to us by His Father. He was sent to live a sinless life, to preach and teach, and die on the cross for the sins of the world. We celebrate His birth at Christmas, and His ascension back into Heaven at Easter. Jesus took our sins upon Himself and offers us eternal life

      Isaiah 53:5-6

  1. Faith is the key that opens the door to Heaven. This is not merely faith that we trust God for the good things of life, or that we believe the historical account of Jesus. It is trusting Jesus Christ alone for our eternal life. It is not in relying on what we have done, but trusting Christ alone for our salvation. This really is the greatest story ever told about the greatest offer ever made by the greatest one who ever lived, Jesus Christ.
  2. The question that God is now asking is: Would you like to receive the gift of eternal life? This means that you need to transfer your trust in material things and other people and in what you have been doing to what Christ has done for you on the cross. Also you need to open your heart to Jesus and let Him in. Accept Him as your savior. Give Him the driver’s seat in your life, not the back seat.
  3.  Repent. Be willing to turn from anything that is not pleasing to Lord Jesus. He will reveal this to you as you grow in faith.
  4. Now, if this is what you really want to do, right where you are you can go to God in prayer. Romans 10: 10-13.  If you want to receive the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ (and He is the only source), then call on Him and ask for His gift right now.
  5. Here is a suggested prayer:” Jesus Christ, I know I am a sinner and don’t deserve eternal life. But I believe you died and rose from the grave to purchase a place for me in Heaven. Lord Jesus, come into my life; take control of my life; forgive my sins and save me. I repent of my sins and now place my trust in you for my salvation. I accept the free gift of eternal life. Amen.”
  6. If this prayer is a sincere desire in your life, here is what Jesus promises you: “I tell you the truth, he who believes has everlasting life.” John 6:47
  7. Welcome to God’s family. If you have truly repented (forsaken, turned away) from your sins, placed your trust in Jesus Christ’s sacrificial death, and received the gift of eternal life, you are now a child of God forever! John 1:12
  8. Today is your spiritual birthday, a day that you will always want to remember. John 1:13 Happy Birthday!
  9. What to do next:

Read the Bible, at least a chapter each day 1 Peter 2:2;

Daily prayer, spend time each day talking to God. Philippians 4:6.

Regularly attend a church that honors Jesus Christ and teaches the Bible. John 4:23-24.

  1. Fellowship with Christians will help you grow in faith. 1 John 1:3
  2. Witness – tell others what Jesus Christ means to you. Mark 16:15-16

More comforting passages from the Bible: Hebrews 13:5; Psalm 46:1; Isaiah 41:10.

Then we have the hymn “How Firm a Foundation” –

Fear not, I am with thee,

  O be not dismayed,

For I am thy God and will

  still give thee aid;

I’ll strengthen and help thee,

  and cause thee to stand

Upheld by My righteousness,

  omnipotent hand.