HOW TO BE SaVED
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Sometimes we are asked, “I have good news and bad news. Which one do you want to hear first?” Well, since we are not face to face, I will answer that question for you. I always like to hear the good news last because it leaves me thinking about those things. In the Bible it is essential that we all hear the bad news first, because without it, you have no need for the good news.
Let me explain by asking a few probing questions...
1. Do you think you are a good person?
Most people believe they really are. If that is you, read on and I will help you to understand why I asked that question first.
2. Have you ever told a lie? (and remember, deceit is also lying). What do you call one who lies?
A liar, that's right.
3. Have you ever stolen anything, even if it was small, or even as a child? What do you call one who steals?
(No, not a stealer!). A thief.
4. Have you ever used God’s name in vain?
Well, the Bible calls that blasphemy.
5. Have you ever committed adultery?
Your quick answer may be, “Absolutely not!”. But wait! Jesus said, “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” (Matt 5:27-28). Have you ever looked at some one with lust?
If you answered yes to the above questions, then by your own admission, you are a lying, thieving, blaspheming, adulterer at heart (and that’s only 4 of the 10 commandments!). So when God judges you by these laws on Judgment Day, would you be innocent or guilty? Right. Guilty, like the rest of us.
So then, what would the sentence for your law-breaking be? Heaven or hell? The Bible says Hell because our Judge is holy and righteous. Does that concern you at all? If it does, please read on. If it doesn’t, the good news below may not interest you.
So, here is the good news. It is called the gospel of Jesus Christ; the good news that, though we have all sinned against a holy God Who one day “will judge the world in righteousness” (Acts 17:31), God sent His only Son (the God/man) to provide the righteousness needed in order for us to please God…Christ’s righteousness.
Our “righteousnesses are as filthy rags” (Isaiah 64:6), but Christ’s is perfect. When He died on the cross, was buried and rose from the grave, He satisfied the Judge (God the Father) by paying the fine for sinners. He bore the sin of His people and suffered the wrath of God that we deserve to suffer for our own sin. And because God was perfectly satisfied with the sacrifice Christ offered on that cross, He then took the unrighteousness of all who place their trust in Christ alone and put it to Jesus’ account and took Jesus’ righteousness and put it to our account. This made it possible for sinners to be reconciled to God. And all who will REPENT and TRUST Jesus to be their Lord and their Savior will have a new eternal relationship with God whereby He will call us His “children”, “sons/daughters”, and we then (as sons) receive from Him everlasting life. “For whoever calls on the Name of the Lord will be saved." (Rom. 10:13) “Saved” means to be rescued from sin’s power in this life and from the penalty of our sin for all eternity… a lake of fire.
There is no greater news for anyone to hear than this! Will you turn from your sin and put your trust in Christ much like you would a parachute? Just believing in a parachute will not keep you safe from the consequences of your fall…death (and a terrifying one at that!). The law of gravity will guarantee it! But trusting in it enough to pull the cord will take you safely home. And so your fear becomes your friend because it brings you to take measures to keep you from dying. That’s what I have tried to do, to “hang you out the door of the plane” to instill the fear of God in you so you will put your trust in Him as your Rescuer from certain and eternal death.
This is the kind of faith that you place in Jesus for salvation. You trust that He is the ONLY way to be saved from your sin. After all, He said, “I am the way, the truth and the life. No man comes to the Father but by Me.” (John 14:6)
We urge you to repent of your sin (turn away from living for yourself and your sin and turn to Christ as the One Who can deliver you from it) and trust Christ that He alone can truly give you everlasting life!
If, as a result of reading this good news, you have placed your trust in Christ to be your Savior, or you have more questions you need answered, would you please email me so that I can pray for you and encourage you and try to help you with your questions? That would be such a great email to receive!
Sometimes we are asked, “I have good news and bad news. Which one do you want to hear first?” Well, since we are not face to face, I will answer that question for you. I always like to hear the good news last because it leaves me thinking about those things. In the Bible it is essential that we all hear the bad news first, because without it, you have no need for the good news.
Let me explain by asking a few probing questions...
1. Do you think you are a good person?
Most people believe they really are. If that is you, read on and I will help you to understand why I asked that question first.
2. Have you ever told a lie? (and remember, deceit is also lying). What do you call one who lies?
A liar, that's right.
3. Have you ever stolen anything, even if it was small, or even as a child? What do you call one who steals?
(No, not a stealer!). A thief.
4. Have you ever used God’s name in vain?
Well, the Bible calls that blasphemy.
5. Have you ever committed adultery?
Your quick answer may be, “Absolutely not!”. But wait! Jesus said, “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” (Matt 5:27-28). Have you ever looked at some one with lust?
If you answered yes to the above questions, then by your own admission, you are a lying, thieving, blaspheming, adulterer at heart (and that’s only 4 of the 10 commandments!). So when God judges you by these laws on Judgment Day, would you be innocent or guilty? Right. Guilty, like the rest of us.
So then, what would the sentence for your law-breaking be? Heaven or hell? The Bible says Hell because our Judge is holy and righteous. Does that concern you at all? If it does, please read on. If it doesn’t, the good news below may not interest you.
So, here is the good news. It is called the gospel of Jesus Christ; the good news that, though we have all sinned against a holy God Who one day “will judge the world in righteousness” (Acts 17:31), God sent His only Son (the God/man) to provide the righteousness needed in order for us to please God…Christ’s righteousness.
Our “righteousnesses are as filthy rags” (Isaiah 64:6), but Christ’s is perfect. When He died on the cross, was buried and rose from the grave, He satisfied the Judge (God the Father) by paying the fine for sinners. He bore the sin of His people and suffered the wrath of God that we deserve to suffer for our own sin. And because God was perfectly satisfied with the sacrifice Christ offered on that cross, He then took the unrighteousness of all who place their trust in Christ alone and put it to Jesus’ account and took Jesus’ righteousness and put it to our account. This made it possible for sinners to be reconciled to God. And all who will REPENT and TRUST Jesus to be their Lord and their Savior will have a new eternal relationship with God whereby He will call us His “children”, “sons/daughters”, and we then (as sons) receive from Him everlasting life. “For whoever calls on the Name of the Lord will be saved." (Rom. 10:13) “Saved” means to be rescued from sin’s power in this life and from the penalty of our sin for all eternity… a lake of fire.
There is no greater news for anyone to hear than this! Will you turn from your sin and put your trust in Christ much like you would a parachute? Just believing in a parachute will not keep you safe from the consequences of your fall…death (and a terrifying one at that!). The law of gravity will guarantee it! But trusting in it enough to pull the cord will take you safely home. And so your fear becomes your friend because it brings you to take measures to keep you from dying. That’s what I have tried to do, to “hang you out the door of the plane” to instill the fear of God in you so you will put your trust in Him as your Rescuer from certain and eternal death.
This is the kind of faith that you place in Jesus for salvation. You trust that He is the ONLY way to be saved from your sin. After all, He said, “I am the way, the truth and the life. No man comes to the Father but by Me.” (John 14:6)
We urge you to repent of your sin (turn away from living for yourself and your sin and turn to Christ as the One Who can deliver you from it) and trust Christ that He alone can truly give you everlasting life!
If, as a result of reading this good news, you have placed your trust in Christ to be your Savior, or you have more questions you need answered, would you please email me so that I can pray for you and encourage you and try to help you with your questions? That would be such a great email to receive!