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You may have discovered that all roads do not lead
to God, and that life is not as simple as you once thought. For
those who are at this crossroads, the Bible offers a new direction, one
filled with purpose, fulfillment, and acceptance. The steps are simple: |
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Recognize that you are a sinner. |
First, you must
admit your spiritual need. "There is none righteous, no not
one" (Romans 3:10). We can not make excuses or blame others, or our
circumstances for our actions. "For all have sinned and fallen
short of the Glory of God (Romans 3:23). |
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Recognize that Jesus Christ died on the cross for you. |
"For Christ
also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might
bring us to God. (1Peter 3:18). Jesus paid the price for your
sin. The Apostle Paul said, "... the life which I now live in the
flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself
for me" (Galatians 2:20). |
| 3. REPENT
of your sins |
The word
"repent" means "to change direction." The Bible
tells us, "Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins
may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the
presence of the Lord (Acts 3:19). God commands us to repent. You
must be willing to turn away from the things that displease God. |
| 4. Accept
Jesus as your Savior. |
Jesus said,
"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give
you rest" (Matthew 11:28). It is essential that you come to
Jesus as you are. Do not try to "clean up your life"
before you come to God. Instead, receive Him and allow Him to do the cleansing.
Jesus said, "All that the Father gives Me
will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast
out" (John 6:37). |