The Bible teaches that God loves all men and wants them to know Him. But
man is separated from God and His love because he has sinned against
God. "Your sins have cut you off from God." (Isaiah 59:2)
"All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." (Romans
3:23)
This separation leads only to death and certain judgment.
"Man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment."
(Hebrews 9:27)
"Those who do not know God... will be punished with everlasting
destruction and shut out from the presence of the Lord." (2 Thes. 1:8-9)
But there is a solution. Jesus Christ, who died on the cross for our
sins, is the way to God.
"God is on one side and all the people on the other side, and
Christ Jesus, Himself man, is between the, to bring them together, by
giving His life for all mankind." (1 Timothy 2:5-8)
"Christ died for sins once for all... to bring you to God." (1
Peter 3:18)
This includes everyone, but only those who personally receive Jesus
Christ into their lives, trusting Him to forgive their sins, can cross
this bridge.
"To all who received Him, to those who believed in His name, He
gave the right to become children of God." (John 1:12)
Jesus says, "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone
hears My voice and opens the door, I will go in and eat with him and he
with Me." (Revelation3:20)
How does a person receive Jesus Christ? It's simple. All you have to
do is ask Him to come into your life. Pray sincerely, "Lord Jesus,
please come into my life and be my Savior and Lord. Please forgive my
sins, and give me the gift of eternal life." He will do it immediately.
If you have invited Jesus Christ into your life, the Bible says you
now have eternal life!
"God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He
who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son does not have
life." (1 John 5:11-12) |