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I
believe that there is a God and that
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God
is a personal God; He is involved with His creation
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God
loves us and wants a relationship with us that will last forever.
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I
believe He has communicated with His people through the best read most
published book in the World, the Bible and through His Son Jesus Christ.
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The
Bible says, “God so loved the world that He gave His
one and only Son, [Jesus Christ], that whoever believes in Him shall not
perish, but have eternal life” (John 3:16).
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Just
like you said that you aren’t perfect, we have all done, thought or said
bad things, which the Bible calls “sin.” The Bible says, “All have
sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23)
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In
order for us who are imperfect to become perfect in God’s eyes, Jesus died
in our place. “God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while
we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8)
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Jesus
is vastly different than other religious figures.
· Jesus
claimed to be one with God. “I and the Father are one.” (John
10:30)
· Jesus
is the only way to God. Jesus said, “I am the way,
and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me” (John
14:6).
· Jesus
rose from the dead and still lives! (I Corinthians 15:4)
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We
can’t earn salvation; we are saved by God’s grace when we have faith in
His Son, Jesus Christ.
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All you have to do
is believe you are a sinner, that Christ died for your sins, and ask His
forgiveness. “If you declare with your mouth,
‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the
dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are
justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are
saved.” (Rom. 10:9-10)
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Then
turn from your sins and live your life for a God who loves you so
much—that’s called repentance.
"Dear
God,
I
know I’m a sinner, and I ask for your forgiveness.
I
believe Jesus Christ is Your Son. I believe that He died
for
my sin and that you raised Him t o life.
I
want to trust Him as my Savior and follow Him as Lord,
from
this day forward. Guide my life and help me to do your will.
I
pray this in the name of Jesus. Amen."
This
presentation is mostly derived from Steps
to Peace With God. It has been somewhat adjusted and also shortened to
make it easier to memorize.
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