"For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever
believeth in him would not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

In the garden of Eden, sin entered into the heart of man, Adam. From that day forth all people born would be born under the condemnation of sin, separation from a holy God. "Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for all have sinned" (Romans 5:12).

[SIN means to do our own thing or to live our life with no regard to God's laws, statutes, or commandments. "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23).  Anything that we put before God is sin.]

Adam chose to eat of the fruit from the "tree of life" which was complete disregard for God's command to not eat of it. He chose to do it His way, thus bringing "death by sin" unto all mankind. "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 6:23). Adam put self before God by submitting and catering to his own desires and purposes.

God intended for man to live forever in fellowship with Him, to never die, to live in peace, love, and joy with Him, but sin brought condemnation and death. Sin not only brought spiritual death to all mankind, but sin also separated us from God; however, sin did not stop God's love for us. "But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8).

Jesus came unto the world to save us from the eternal damnation that sin brought unto man. Not one of us can keep the commandments of God, thus we have all sinned against a holy God. Jesus came to be the sinless and pure Sacrifice to satisfy God's wrath against sin.

"For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the
world; but that the world through Him might be saved."
John 3:17

Oh, what joyful news! A Savior has come to and anyone who desires may come unto Him. Jesus is waiting with arms opened wide. He died on the cross for your sins. He arose again to give you eternal life.

"Who His own self bare our sins in His own body on the tree..."
I Peter 2:24


... Repent and Believe ...

If you in ignorance of the truths of God have lived your life without Him, you no longer have an excuse because now you have heard the truth that all have sinned and need the Savior, that God has sent Jesus unto to us, and that Jesus died on the cross for our sins and God the Father raised Him up on the third day. God loves you very much and desires for you to come to Him through Jesus, His Son. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out..." (Acts 3:19).

God is calling you unto repentance - to turn from your ways and to turn to Him through the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus is God's provision for us! Repent and believe in Jesus as the Christ. Take Him as your personal Savior - the forgiveness for your sin.

Repentance is realizing that you have been living your life apart from God, that you have been living to satisfy your own desires. Repenting means that you know that you are a sinner and that you need Jesus to forgive you. Repenting means that you are willing to turn away from self and trust God.

Believe that Jesus died for your sins and that He arose the third day to give you eternal life. Believe that Jesus will forgive you. Believe that He has the power and authority to forgive you and make you a child of God.

"Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls" (Matthew 11:28)

The Savior invites YOU to come and cast yourself upon His mercy and receive His love and forgiveness:

"For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord will be saved" (Romans 10:13).

Jesus has not and will never turn away anyone who comes to Him with a repentant heart of faith:

"All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out" (John 6:37).


Casting yourself upon His mercy
 

-Repent of unbelief by being willing to turn from your sins.

-Believe that Christ died for your sins and that God raised Him the third day.

-Call upon the Lord Jesus to save you..."For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord will be saved" (Romans 10:13).

If you desire to come to Jesus in repentance and faith, you can talk (pray) to Him right now. Tell Him that you know that you are a sinner and need His forgiveness. In faith ask Jesus to forgive your sins, to enter into your life, and be your Lord and Master. He will forgive your sins and bring you into the family of God as His very own child.  

"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and 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; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation" (Romans 10:9-10).

If you ask Jesus to be your Savior and Lord, please visit the link below (billy graham.org) and tell them that you have received Christ as your Savior and they will send you literature to help you begin your walk in Jesus.

Also, you will need to find a Bible teaching church where you can begin to grow spiritually and be in fellowship with other Christians.

Read the Word of God each day and talk (pray) with Him.

 

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