God's Free Gift to You is... Salvation!
All persons need salvation.
Each of us has a problem the Bible calls sin. Sin is a refusal to acknowledge God's authority over our lives. Everyone who does not live a life of perfect obedience to the Lord is guilty of sin. Since none of us is perfect, all of us are sinners. (Romans 3:10-18).
The result of sin is spiritual death. (Ezekiel 18:4b). Spiritual death means eternal separation from God. By God's perfect standard we are guilty of sin and therefore subject to the punishment for sin, which is separation from God. The Bible says, "But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He will not hear." (Isaiah 59:2).
Because God loves us, He offers us salvation.
Although we have done nothing to deserve His love and salvation, God wants to save us. Jesus Christ is the only answer to our sin problem that separates us from God. Jesus' death on the cross bridged the gap between God and people. The Bible says, "For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God." (1 Peter 3:18a).
Come to Jesus for salvation.
The desire in your heart to be saved is the Holy Spirit offering you forgiveness of your sin and the gift of eternal life. You can receive a right relationship with God right now if you will:
- Admit your need for a Savior.
- Be willing to turn from your sins.
- Believe that Jesus Christ died for you on the cross and rose from the grave.
- Through prayer, invite Jesus Christ to come into your life through the Holy Spirit.
Pray a prayer similar to this:
"Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner and need your forgiveness. I believe you died to forgive me of my sins. I want to turn from my sins. I now invite you to come into my life. Thank You for forgiving me of my sin. Thank You for giving me new life. From this day forward, I will choose to follow you."
Let us help you. If you prayed the prayer above or would like to know more about a relationship with Jesus, call Central Church at 843-686-5995 or click here to send us a message.
