Knowing God
God loves you and wants to be personally involved in your life. If you are ready to get to know Him, please read the following...
1 - Recognize you are a sinner
First, you must admit your spiritual need: "There is none righteous, no, not one" (Romans 3:10). We can't make excuses or blame others and our circumstances for our actions. "For all have sinned and fall short of the Glory of God" (Romans 3:23).
2 - Recognize that Jesus Christ died on the cross for you
"For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God..." (I Peter 3:18). Jesus paid the price for your sin. The Apostle Paul said, "...the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me" (Galatians 2:20).
3 - Repent of your sins
The word "repent" means "to change your direction." The Bible tells us, "Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord" (Acts 3:19). God commands us to repent. You must be willing to turn away from the things that displease God.
4 - Accept Jesus as your Savior
Jesus said, "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). It is essential that you come to Jesus as you are. Don't try to "clean up your life" before you come to God. Instead, receive Him and allow Him to do the "cleansing." Jesus said, "All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out" (John 6:37).
A prayer to pray
Dear Father in Heaven. My soul thirsts for you. I long for the living water found only in your Son, Jesus. Right now, I accept Jesus as my Savior. Please forgive me of my wrongdoings and sins. I confess them to you and turn away from them now. I believe that Jesus died for me on the cross so that I might have eternal life. Please fill me now with gushing fountains of endless life. In the name of your Son, Jesus, I pray. Amen.
If you sincerely prayed this prayer to receive Christ as your Savior... CONGRATULATIONS!
We at Calvary Chapel are rejoicing with you in your new life in Christ. We would love to give you a new Bible and some tools to help you grow in your new faith. Please contact us and let us know of your decision. May God richly bless you!
