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The scenes are played out before us many times every year. A man is dramatically rescued from a swollen river by first responders; a child is pulled from a burning apartment building by firefighters; a woman is delivered from a would-be assailant by a brave bystander. Each scenario includes a situation of impending peril or destruction, a rescuer or deliverer who intervenes, and a second chance at life for the one saved.
Although the word is rarely used in the media, each scene is a picture of salvation. The Bible teaches that sin threatens us with broken relationships, spiritual death, and judgment. But God, through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, has provided a way to rescue us from sin’s consequences. He offers us salvation so that we can have a second chance at life, an opportunity to experience a spiritual rebirth into a new and abundant life in the Spirit, and ultimately, eternal life with him forever.
Being saved, spiritually speaking, means your sins no longer count against you toward an eternal death sentence. Instead, they are forgiven by the grace of God, and you are given the free gift of eternal life. Being saved does not spare you from earthly troubles, but it does spare you from eternal judgment. Being saved means your sins have been completely forgiven and removed. Being saved means the stain of guilt has been washed away. Guilt doesn’t just appear to be gone—it is gone! You are given a clean slate! Being saved means you are assured of living forever in heaven, which will actually be a new earth where there will no longer be sin, pain, and suffering.
What greater hope could you have?
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WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY?
He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west.
PSALM 103:12
I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them away from me, for my Father has given them to me, and he is more powerful than anyone else. No one can snatch them from the Father’s hand.
JOHN 10:28-29
I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe in God who sent me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life.
JOHN 5:24
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WHAT DO I DO NEXT?
This is the most critical decision you will ever make in your life, so find a quiet place where you won’t be disturbed. Then, pray this prayer:
“Dear God, I recognize that I am a sinner. I’ve tried to live life under my control, and I don’t want to do that anymore. I want to invite your son Jesus into my heart to take over and be my savior. I know He died on the cross for my sins and that without Him, I cannot become who you created me to be. Forgive me for sinning against you and welcome me into your family. In Jesus’ name, I pray.”
Welcome to the family!
Starting to hide the word in your heart is an essential first step. The Bible can be intimidating, so start with a bible reading plan, so you take the guesswork out of learning more about what it means to be a Christ-follower. Here is a resource where you can find free apps today!
You have terrific news to share, and you’re not sure who to tell or what to say. Find someone you know has your back and loves you unconditionally without judgment. Now, tell them you just prayed to ask Jesus into your heart. If you know they’re also a Christ-follower, ask them to pray for you.
The journey of a Christ-follower is best spent with other people who know they’re imperfect, yet try each and every day to make a difference in the lives of those around them. We are His hands and feet on this earth and are mission is simple, to love Jesus and to love other people.