The Gospel

An Invitation

Are you at peace? Is life a mystery? Do you ever wonder about life after death? No one is really at peace until they find peace with God. But how can this happen?

The Bible says we can experience peace and find the meaning of life by becoming a Christian. One is not automatically a Christian. One makes a decision to become a Christian; one chooses to trust and follow Jesus Christ.

Christian faith is not inherited; no one can make this all-important decision for another. Nor can one become a Christian merely by going to church, or being kind to our neighbors. The requirements for becoming a Christian are clearly revealed:

1. Repent of your sinful and selfish ways. We are all sinners. "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23)
"Two workers wanted to reach the roof of a building thirty feet high. One had an eight-foot stepladder, while the other had a ladder twenty feet long. Although both climbed as high as possible and stretched as far as possible, neither could reach the roof. So it is with all of us. Some, like the worker on the stepladder, fall far short of Gods noble purpose for them. Others, like the worker with the twenty-foot ladder, though living outwardly moral lives, still fall short of the life that completely pleases God. No one lives as fully as Jesus Christ did. All have sinned before God. Therefore all need to be saved from sin and given the power to obey God."
2. Believe in Jesus Christ and accept Him as your personal Savior. "Believe on the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved." (Acts 16:31) This requires faith, trust, belief.
The story has been told of a man who was crossing a desert in the days of the pioneers. He ran into trouble and was dying of thirst when he spotted a pump near an abandoned shack. He had no water to prime the pump, but he noticed a jug of water near the pump with a note attached. It read: "There is just enough water in this jug to prime the pump, but not if you drink some first. Pour the water in the top of the pump and pump the handle quickly. After you have had a drink, refill this jug for the next man who comes along."
What would the man dying of thirst do? To follow the instructions and prime the pump without first taking a drink would be an exercise of the kind of belief the Bible speaks of. Biblical belief requires that one stake his life on the truth of the promise. If the man follows the instructions, he takes the chance of pouring out all the water and getting none to drink if the pump fails. So he must trust that the message is right. He must act in belief, without first receiving, and must trust in the truth of the promise.
3. Accept His promise. John 3:16 says:

"For God so loved the world"
- that includes everyone

"that He gave His only Son"
- Jesus Christ

"so that everyone"
- which means anyone who will

"who believes in Him"
- you are saved by believing that Jesus died for you and by receiving Him as your Savior

"should not perish"
- the wages of sin is death

"but have eternal life"
- this is God's promise, believe it.
4. Obey the commands of Christ. Jesus said, "If you love me, you will keep my commandments." (John 14:15)

Do you want Jesus Christ to help you to be the kind of person you wish to be? Are you truly sorry for neglecting God and failing to do Gods will? Will you turn from your selfishness and sin and put your trust in Jesus Christ now as your Savior? If so, pray using the following outline:

- Thank God for His gift of Jesus Christ, who died for you.

- Ask God to forgive your wrongdoings.

- Tell God that you have put your trust in Jesus.

- Ask God to save you now for Jesus sake.

- Promise God that with His help, you will live for Christ all your life.

Now go to a church that preaches the Bible and that Jesus is the only way for salvation. Tell someone about your decision. Drop us an E-mail and we would be happy to put you in touch with other believers who can help you in your journey.

Remember, God does not force anyone to follow Him. God prepares a table for us, but we shall starve to death unless we decide to come and eat. The choice is up to you!