The Condition Of Man.

1. Proverbs 19:12 - "There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death." All man's ideas seem so good, yet history shows that none are really able to change the world for the better.
2. Romans 3:23 - "For all have sinned, & come short of the glory of God." Every person, when compared to God's goodness, is found wanting.
3. Romans 6:23 - "The wages of sin is death." Sin may be fun for a season, but there is a heavy price tag in the end.

God Offers Man Another Choice!

1. Romans 6:23 - "But the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."
2. John 3:36 - "He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life, & he that believeth not the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abideth on him." Salvation gives us life. Not just in eternity, but today. When we accept Jesus, we are able to enjoy life & feel good about ourselves right now.

Jesus Is The Only Choice.

1. John 14:6 - "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, & the life, no man cometh to the Father but by me."
2. Hebrews 9;27 - "...It is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgement."  Christ forgiving us is the only way we can stand before a holy God at the day of judgement.
    Tied to these reasons to accept Christ are all the promises of the Bible- promises of guidance, direction, love, purpose, healing & blessing. For two thousand years, in every kind of culture and political system, Jesus has met the needs of his people.
    Salvation is the whole purpose of life. In the hearts of all men is the knowledge that there is a God & that they are separated from him. Questions about governments, wealth, plans or programs are unimportant compared to what a man is going to do about his sin.
    The good news is that God loves us & has made us part of his eternal plan. God has not left us with the impossible task of cleansing ourselves but has made a way. Jesus is that way!

How Do I Get Saved?

1. HE IS CALLING YOU. Revelations 3:20- "Behold, I stand at the door, & knock: if any man hear my voice, & open the door, I will come in to him, & will sup with him, & he with me." Jesus is waiting to come into your heart right now. You didn't seek him, but he sought you, and you feel him calling you right now.
2. REPENT. 1 John 1:9- "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
3. CONFESS & BELIEVE. Romans 10:8-10, 13- "But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, & in thy heart: that is the word of faith, which we preach. That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, & shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness & with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."
4.WHAT TO PRAY? If you haven't asked Jesus into your heart yet, do so right now by praying a simple prayer like this one:
    "Dear Jesus/, I ask you to come into my heart. I know that I am a sinner, but I believe that you died on the cross and rose from the dead to set me free. I believe that your shed blood has released me from the power of sin. I give you my life, & make you my Lord."

What Next?

Jesus made it clear that there was more to salvation than just one prayer. You have started a new life, but there are real enemies. There is a real devil who will try to oppose & lead you back to your old life of sin and rebellion against God. There is also a part of you that the Bible calls the flesh. It enjoyed sin and will try to regain control of your life. This means that there are some important things that you need to begin to do right now.

1. TRUST! Jesus said that he would accept you, and you must believe that he has. John 1:12- "But as many as received him, to them gave he the power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name." Believe this even if, at times, circumstances & emotions seem to say you're really not forgiven. When you were a sinner, you sometimes felt like serving God, but you trusted in the world; now put your trust in God's promises. "Heaven and earth shall pass away, but God's word will never pass away."
2. CHANGE! Jesus told a prostitute, "Go and sin no more." Paul told the Romans to reckon themselves dead unto sin and & not to let sin reign  in their mortal bodies. though you are still able to sin, you no longer need to. You don't need to spend years picking at your sin, just believe God & change your way of living baded on the power of what Chist has done.
3. FELLOWSHIP! Jesus changed the lives of the disciples by the simple invitation, "Come & follow me." As they were with him, they learned of him. Jesus is saying the same thing today. He promises that "Wherever 2 or 3 are gathered in his name, there he will be also." It's vital to begin to get together with other Christians. Ephesians tells us that God "gave gifts unto men... pastors & teachers... for the perfecting of the saints, for the work on the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ." The most important thing you can do as a new Christian is to find a church. In church, you will find strength through the preaching of the word, as well as fellowship & purpose.
4. WITNESS! Matthew 10:32-33 - "Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I also confess before my Father which is in Heaven..." Jesus met a Samaritan woman, & that very day, she became a witness to the whole city. Some think they should wait to tell others about what has happened to them, but this is a great mistake. It is as you  tell others about Christ that your faith is strengthened.
5. PRAY! This can be done in everyday language. It can also be done confidently, since God promises to hear those who call on him in Jesus' name.
6. READ YOUR BIBLE! 2 Timothy 3:16-17 - "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, & is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction, in righteousness, that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works."
7. SEEK THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT! Acts 1:8 - "Ye shall recieve power, after that the Holy Ghost has come upon you..."

You have just begun the greatest adventure of your life. May God bless you as you take your first steps in serving him!

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Sincerely,
Thomas D. Arnold
Carolyn J. Arnold