What if you know nothing about Jesus?
Why would you enter into a relationship with Him?
- First, there is the issue of truth Äî the
truth about your life. Human beings are helpless when it comes to
facing the ultimate barrier in life: death. In addition to that
helplessness, we even have a hard time with stress, traffic, personal
frustration and failure, and heartbreak. The truth is: we cannot do
life on our own! We need help.
- Second, God
tells you the truth about you. World religions tell you things that
make you feel better. The voice of the world says, "You can have peace,
contentment, and strengthĶif you think correctly, pray more, study
harder, and do certain good deeds." The other option the world offers
is escape Äî escape through money, drugs, sex, and distraction.
Unfortunately, while all these things might provide a temporary peace
and escape, they do not give a lasting answer. God is up front with
you. He says that "no one is good" (Romans 3:11). He says about humans, "They do not know what true peace is" (Romans 3:17). God doesn't pull punches.
- Third,
God gives a real solution. In a world of untruth, God sent Jesus, His
Son, to do something no one had ever thought of Äî to SAVE us! Instead
of trying to do self-help, we see that God sent HIS help! No religion
in all of history ever talked about a Savior. But that is what we need.
John 3:16 says, "For God so loved the world that he gave his only
Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have
eternal life." Acts 4:12 says, "There is salvation in no one else! There is no other name in all of heaven for people to call on to save them."
Jesus is the only one who is a Savior. He died on a cross, carrying
your failures, your heartbreak, your guilt and your helplessness. He
paid the price for you and rose from the dead so that you, too, can
live a new life (Romans 6:4). God saves you and gives you this life as
a gift because He loves you.
How do you start this relationship with Jesus?
- First, talk to God about it. Silently or
out loud say, "God, I recognize the truth about my life. I need help. I
can't do life on my own. Thank you for telling me the truth about my
capabilities and about my needs. Today I ask that you help me. Be my
Savior. I will take a chance on you. I believe that you sent Jesus to
die for me, to bear my burdens, and to give me new life. I want that
new life. Please give me this gift. I give my life to you."
- Second, get a Bible Äî a good one that's understandable. Start reading it this way: Start with one of the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke or John). You'll learn about Jesus' life. Then read GalatiansColossians. These are short letters to Christians with great teaching for faith and daily life. Next, go back to Acts, the story of how Christianity began. Then read Genesis. It's the first book of the Bible with key teachings about life and God's work. Then read Romans in the New Testament. After that, keep going with books of your choice. Be ready for an adventure and for blessing! through
- Third,
find a church and some fellow believers! Your goal is to grow in your
new life, and to develop a solid foundation. You can't do that alone.
Talk to a pastor about being baptized. As you learn about it you will
see that baptism gives you solid-rock certainty to Jesus in your life.
Learn about worship and about continued growth in your life as a
follower of Jesus. You will grow in hope, in showing Jesus' amazing
love, and in making an amazing difference on the world! Your life will
be changing. Get support and guidance for this new journey.
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