Some people think salvation is something only theologians can comprehend. God’s plan of salvation is simple enough for everyone to understand. Salvation is the free gift of eternal life God prepared for you through Jesus Christ. It is given to whoever will repent of their sins and confess Jesus Christ as Lord.
What is the result of sin? In Romans 6:23 we read “The wages of sin is death…” Every one of us has missed God’s mark and fallen short of being perfect. We cannot earn salvation by our good works, for the Bible says that we are saved by grace. What must a person do to accept this gift? We must come to Jesus Christ alone and become born again. If you have never asked the Lord, Jesus, to come into your life, why not open the door now? If you are sincere about this, and you are ready to receive Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord, Please say this prayer out loud as follows:
Jesus, have mercy on me. I confess my sins. I thank You for dying for mankind and arising from the dead for me. I ask You to forgive me and cleanse me from my unrighteousness. Make me the person You want me to be, the person You have purposed me to be from the beginning of time. Right now, I turn from my sins and open the door of my heart and life. I accept you as my personal Savior. I dedicate my life to You and vow to live everyday according to Your Word.
Thank You for giving me a second chance. As your Spirit and Word reign in my life, I rise up above the past, I rise up above my dilemmas, and I rise up to serve You the rest of my life, in Jesus mighty name. AMEN
If you just prayed that prayer and really meant it, Jesus Christ has now taken residence in your heart! Not only that, but he has forgiven you of all your sin. The Bible tells us, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9). You need to take some practical steps to grow strong spiritually. Purchase and read the Bible. Pray, and go to church. If you do not belong to a church, do not wait to be invited. You need to take the initiative and make plans to attend church regularly.
