I'm so glad you came to this section
of our Website! Perhaps it was mere curiosity that brought you here or
even a genuine desire to really know the God who both made and loves you.
You can listen to the words I have to share by clicking on the Real Video
link below. Also, please consider the words I have written. I am only a
delivery boy, this is God's wonderful message of the Gospel you are considering.
I hope these next few moments looking at these truths will change your
life for time and eternity.
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Admit your spiritual need. We are all
sinners....people don't always like that title. The one word that defines
all sin is the Greek word "harmatia" which means "to miss the mark." What
is God's mark? Jesus said, "Be perfect as My Father in heaven is perfect."
Unless a person is perfect, he has missed the mark; therefore, he is a
sinner. Romans 3:23 states "All have sinned and fall short of the glory
of God."
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What is the result of sin? In Romans
6:23 we read "The wages of sin is death..." Every one of us has missed
God's mark. Every one of us falls short of being perfect. We are getting
only what we deserve, and we are bringing judgment upon ourselves. One
thing we need to remember is that God never sends anyone to hell. We send
ourselves there by rejecting His truth.
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Since we can never measure up to God's
standards on our own, God has reached out to man. We cannot solve the problem
of sin, but God, who is perfect, can and has. He has become a bridge for
us. John 3:16-17 states "For God so loved the world that He gave His only
begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting
life. For God did not send His Son to condemn the world, but that the world
through Him might be saved.." In Romans 5:8 we read, "God demonstrates
His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died
for us."
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If a person acknowledges that he is a
sinner, and he accepts the promise that Christ is the solution, he is at
a crossroads. Either the person must reject God's solution and accept the
consequences, or he must accept Jesus Christ as his Savior. What must a
person do to accept this gift? Simply receive it! Matthew 11:28-30 states
"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you
rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me...for My yoke is easy and
My burden is light."
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His invitation is clear. We must come
to Him. All that remains is a response. In Romans 6:23 we read "...the
gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." What do we have
to do to receive that gift? Take it! Revelation 3:20 states "Behold I stand
at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will
come in to him and dine with him, and he with me." Jesus stands at the
door of your heart and knocks, seeking entrance into our lives. John 1:12
states "For as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become
the children of God." If you would like to receive Jesus Christ into your
heart and life right now, pray a prayer something like this from the sincerity
of your heart...
Dear Lord
Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe you died for my sins. Right now,
I turn from my sins and open the door of my heart and life. I receive you
as my personal Lord and Savior. Thank you for saving me. Amen.
If you just prayed that prayer and
really meant it, Jesus Christ has now taken residence in your heart! Not
only that, but he has forgiven you of all your sin. The Bible tells us,
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins
and cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9) God also promises,
"As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions
from us." (Psalms 103:12)
Your decision to receive Christ also
means that you are now going to Heaven one day.
That's a lot to be thankful for!
You need to take some practical steps to grow strong spiritually: read
the Bible, pray, and go to church.
Please write us at:
Greater Open Door Church of God in
Christ
132 East Artesia Blvd.
Long Beach, California 90805
USA
If you have an urgent need for immediate
spiritual counseling, call 562.423.8653 from 9AM to 4PM Pacific.
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