How Do I Accept Jesus As My Savior? by Dr, Charles Stanley
Do you want to know God? Do you yearn to experience the Lord's comforting presence, power, and wisdom? If you answered 'yes' that's good because God loves you and wants to have a personal relationship with you forever.
The problem is that one thing separates you from having a relationship with God ... 'Sin'. You and I sin whenever we fail to live by God's Holy Standards. In fact Romans 3:23 teaches us that "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
Furthermore Romans 6:23 explains that the penalty for sin is death and eternal separation from God. No matter how hard we try, we cannot save ourselves or get rid of our sins. We can't earn our way to heaven by being doing good works, going to church, or by simply being baptized explained in Ephesians 2:8-9. Understanding how helpless we are because of sins, God sent His Only Son Jesus to save and redeem us back to Him.
The problem is that one thing separates you from having a relationship with God ... 'Sin'. You and I sin whenever we fail to live by God's Holy Standards. In fact Romans 3:23 teaches us that "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
Furthermore Romans 6:23 explains that the penalty for sin is death and eternal separation from God. No matter how hard we try, we cannot save ourselves or get rid of our sins. We can't earn our way to heaven by being doing good works, going to church, or by simply being baptized explained in Ephesians 2:8-9. Understanding how helpless we are because of sins, God sent His Only Son Jesus to save and redeem us back to Him.
The Perfect Lamb
Jesus lived a perfect sinless life, and then died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins Romans 5:8. Three days later, He arose from the dead showing that He had triumphed over sin and death, defeating them once and for all.
So How can You Know God?
It all starts with accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. Jesus Christ provided for us a relationship with The Father and a free gift of eternal life by His death on the cross and His resurrection Romans 5:10.
Romans 10:9 promises, "If you confess with your mouth 'Jesus as Lord and Savior', and sincerely believe by faith in your heart that God raised Him from the dead you will be saved." If you have not yet entered into your personal relationship with God through Jesus; understand that the One who created you loves you no matter who you are or what you've done. He wants you to experience the profound depth of His love and care for you.
Therefore if you have not yet done so, you only need to tell God that you are willing to trust in Jesus Christ for your salvation. You can tell Him in your own words or use this simple prayer.
Romans 10:9 promises, "If you confess with your mouth 'Jesus as Lord and Savior', and sincerely believe by faith in your heart that God raised Him from the dead you will be saved." If you have not yet entered into your personal relationship with God through Jesus; understand that the One who created you loves you no matter who you are or what you've done. He wants you to experience the profound depth of His love and care for you.
Therefore if you have not yet done so, you only need to tell God that you are willing to trust in Jesus Christ for your salvation. You can tell Him in your own words or use this simple prayer.
Prayer
Lord Jesus, I ask You to forgive my sins and save me from eternal separation from God. By faith, I accept Your work and death on the cross as sufficient payment for my sins. Thank You for providing the way for me to know You and to have a relationship with my Heavenly Father. Through faith in You, I have eternal life. Thank You also for hearing my prayers and loving me unconditionally. Please give me the strength, wisdom, and determination to walk in the center of Your will every day of my life. In Jesus’ name ... Amen.
How do I Accept Jesus As My Savior?
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