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Do You Know Jesus Christ
as Your Lord and Savior?
The most important decision you will ever make is not about a church — it is about a person. His name is Jesus.
"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
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The Good News
God loves you and has a plan for your life
Before the world was created, God knew you. He formed you in your mother's womb and has a specific purpose for your life. He is not a distant God who is unaware of your struggles — He is a loving Father who cares deeply about you.
But something has separated us from God. That something is sin — and every one of us has it. Sin is not just murder or adultery. Sin is simply missing the mark of God's perfect standard. And we have all missed it.
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
Romans 3:23
The penalty for sin is serious — eternal separation from God. But here is the most wonderful news you will ever hear: God did not leave us there. He made a way.
"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Romans 6:23
How to be saved
The Roman Road to Salvation
The Bible gives us a clear, simple path to receiving Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. It is not complicated — God made salvation simple because He wants everyone to find it.
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Acknowledge you are a sinner
The first step is honesty. Every one of us has sinned and fallen short of God's perfect standard. We cannot save ourselves — no amount of good works, church attendance, or kindness can remove our sin. We must first admit we need a Savior.
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." — Romans 3:23
B
Believe Jesus died for your sins
God loved you so much that He sent His own Son, Jesus Christ, to take the punishment for your sins. Jesus died on the cross, was buried, and rose from the dead three days later — proving He is exactly who He claimed to be: the Son of God and the only Savior of the world.
"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." — Romans 5:8
C
Confess Jesus as Lord and ask Him to save you
Salvation is not just believing facts about Jesus — it is trusting Him personally. You confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead. This is the moment of salvation — when you personally receive Him as your Lord and Savior.
"If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." — Romans 10:9-10
D
Dedicate yourself to following Jesus daily
Salvation is not the end of the journey — it is the beginning. Jesus said if anyone wants to follow Him, they must deny themselves, take up their cross daily, and follow Him. This means living each day with Jesus as your Lord — your Master, your Boss, your King.
"Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me." — Luke 9:23
"Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."
Romans 10:13