Salvation
John 3:16 (NIV)
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Anyone born into this world is born with Adamic sin. You don’t need to commit sin to be a sinner; sin is the nature we inherited from our father Adam. So relax — you are not a sinner because you committed sins; from the day you entered this world, you were born a sinner.
That sinful nature has cut us off from the glory of God.
Romans 3:23 (NIV)
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
It is because of this that God sent His Son, Jesus Christ. The problem was not only that people sinned, but that the nature of man was sinful. It is this sinful nature that causes us to sin.
The Wages of Sin
Romans 6:23 (NIV)
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
The Bible says the wages of sin is death. This death is not merely physical, but spiritual — the eternal damnation of man’s soul in hell. Physical death is certain for all, but spiritual death is far worse: it is eternal separation from God.
Some may say: “I don’t believe there is hell.”
Friend, the issue is not whether you believe it or not — the issue is truth. Some things exist whether we believe them or not. Not believing will not make hell disappear. Hell is real, and God does not want you to go there.
Matthew 10:28 (NIV)
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
Jesus Himself spoke about hell, as do many other Scriptures. This is proof that hell exists, along with thousands of near-death testimonies.
You can ask: why Would a Loving God send peole to Hell?
God does not send people to hell. He did not create hell for people, but for the devil and his angels.
Matthew 25:41 (NIV)
“Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.’”
People go to hell by their own choice — because they reject the gift of salvation given by God.
John 3:18 (NKJV)
“He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.”
Salvation is a matter of choice. God has already provided the solution for man’s salvation, and it is free.
Romans 3:24 (NIV)
All are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.
The Cost of Salvation
God provided salvation as a free gift for us — but it cost the life of Jesus.
Isaiah 53:5 (NIV)
But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.
If anyone goes to hell, it is by their own choice, not God’s will.
Can God Save Someone Like Me?
Yes! You are never beyond the reach of God’s salvation if you cry out to Him. The devil may tell you: “You’ve gone too far, God doesn’t want you.” But that is a lie. As long as you are alive and willing, God loves you and will save you. The blood of Jesus is powerful enough to wash away all sins.
The Solution for Salvation
The problem of sin was so deep that God did not only forgive us through Jesus — He had to recreate us spiritually.
Jesus said: “Man must be born again.”
John 3:3 (NKJV)
Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
When someone is born again, they become a new creation:
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV)
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
Salvation is a Gift
You cannot be saved by being “good enough.” No amount of good works can meet God’s standard. Salvation is a gift.
Ephesians 2:8 (NIV)
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.
The Process of Salvation
- Repentance
Repentance means sincere regret or remorse for sin and turning away from it. You turn your back on sin and turn your heart to God.
Acts 17:30 (NIV) – “In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent.” - Ask for Forgiveness
1 John 1:9 (NKJV) – “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” - Believe in Jesus and Surrender to Him
Romans 10:9-10 (NIV)
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.
A Prayer for Salvation
You can pray this prayer now:
“Lord Jesus, I am a sinner, and I ask You to forgive me. I believe You are the Son of God, that You died for my sins, and that You rose from the dead. Wash me with Your blood, come into my life, and be my Lord and Savior.”
If you prayed this prayer, you are now born again. Ask God to lead you to a good church where you can grow in His Word. Walk in the fear of God and in obedience, letting His will guide your life.
Remember: Jesus Christ is the only way to the Father.
John 14:6 (NIV)
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
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Pastor Jules