Do you know Jesus?

Do you know Jesus Christ?  Many have heard of Jesus and know a little about Him.  Many sing songs about His birth at Christmas and know that Easter commemorates His resurrection.  Some think of Him as a teacher or perhaps the founder of a major world religion.  But, do you know Him personally?  Do you know that Jesus died and rose again, not to start a spiritual movement, but because He loves you and wanted to provide a way for you to know Him?

The Bible tells the story of God’s love for people.  In the beginning, God created us to reflect His image and to have a relationship with Him (Genesis 1:27).  We were created good but sin entered the world and we essentially chose to try life on our own without God, instead of living our lives for God as we were designed.  God loves us so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die on the cross to pay the price for our sins and bring us into a relationship with Him.  Jesus’ resurrection is proof that we are now accepted and made right by Jesus.  We can know the promise of eternal life and experience the joy of knowing God here on earth!

If you would like to have a relationship with God, the Bible tells us that we begin by acknowledging that we have sinned and that there is nothing we can do to earn our way into God’s love (Romans 3:23-26).  We believe and confess that Jesus is Lord (Romans 10:9) and allow Him to guide our lives.  Where we once wanted to control our own futures, we now allow Jesus into our hearts to be our Lord. If you would like to accept Jesus as Lord of your life, you can pray the following prayer:

Lord, I confess that I have sinned against you and ask you to forgive me.  I am sorry that my sin has hurt You and other people in my life.  I acknowledge that I could never earn salvation by my good works, but I come to you and trust in what Jesus did for me on the cross.  I believe that You love me and that Jesus died and rose again so that I can be forgiven and come to know You.  I ask you to come into my heart and that You would be Lord of my life.  I trust You with my life and I thank You for loving me so much that I can know you here on earth, and spend the rest of eternity with You in heaven.  In Jesus name, Amen. 

We would love to hear from you if you have prayed the above prayer or have a recommitment to living a Christian life.  Please let us know how we can support you.
 

Tell someone:

Tell a pastor or Christian friend who will help you grow and find your gifts of service.

It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.
Ephesians 4:11, 12

Be baptized:

This is your first act of obedience.

So He ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ.
Acts 10:48
 

Join the church:

The church is where God’s family encourages and supports one another.

How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!
Psalm 133:1
 

Pray and read your Bible daily:

God communicates His will for your life through His Word and prayer.

Your word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Psalm 119:105