Salvation

Salvation is the act of God demonstrating His undeserved grace and mercy to everyone who will receive it.

The Bible says that it is the only way to restore the broken relationship between us and God.

Relationship

We were created to enjoy a personal relationship with God. The life God intends us to live is one that is full and satisfied, in harmony with His purpose.
Sin

However, humanity has a natural desire to rebel against His will, an attitude called sin. Sin is a word that means “missing the mark.” Sin separated us from God, breaking our relationship with Him. No matter how hard we try, we can’t do enough good things to earn our way back into relationship with God.
Jesus

That is why Jesus, God in the the flesh, came to earth. He stood in our place and died the death our rebellion bought us. In a great act of mercy and love, Jesus paid the debt we could not owe. He is our salvation from a broken relationship with God and, ultimately, death.
Relationship Again

Now that the debt has been paid, we can step back into an abundant relationship with God. Once we accept the gift of life and reconciliation He has given us, we can count on an eternity with God.

The question is, have you accepted what Jesus has done for you and entered into a personal relationship with God?

What must I do to receive Christ?

Admit that you are not perfect in light of God′s righteousness

We have all sinned according to the Bible.

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” – Romans 3:23

“As it is written, ‘There is no one righteous, not even one.'” – Romans 3:10

Recognize that the penalty for sin is paid

This death is separation from God, the source of all life. But thankfully God pays that penalty on our behalf so that we do not have to.

“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” – Romans 6:23

Accept God′s free gift of salvation

This grace, a gift we don’t deserve, is given to us freely, and is no way based on our goodness. We cannot earn it. We cannot buy it. We cannot get it on our own. It is by God’s own desire and love that He gives it to those who receive it.

“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” – Romans 5:8

Invite Jesus Christ to be the Lord of your life

This gift of grace is given to those who recognize Jesus for who He is, the Son of God sent down to pay a debt we could not pay. And like a gift, it must be accepted by the one to whom it is being offered. It is an intentional acceptance of Jesus.

“That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” – Romans 10:9

“For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” – Romans 10:13

What do I have to do to receive eternal life?

Believe that Jesus is the one and only Son of God, God in human flesh who came to earth to die in your place because he loves you.

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

– John 3:16

Is there anything I can do to earn my salvation?

Not a chance!

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith- and this is not from yourselves, it its the gift of God- not by works, so that no one can boast.”

– Ephesians 2:8

Can I be sure of eternal life?

Yes!

“I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.”

– 1 John 5:13

Can I lose my salvation?

No, we are adopted as sons and daughters of God. Nothing can break that bond and separate us from the love of Christ.

“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them from my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand.”

– John 10:27-29

Have questions about salvation? Did you make a decision about accepting God’s gift of grace through Jesus?

Let us know today!

For He chose us in Him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in His sight. In Love He predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with His pleasure and will

Ephesians 1:4-5