MAKE THAT CHOICE IN THE TIME THAT IS CALLED TODAY!
Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
1 Timothy 6:12
How to accept Jesus as Savior?
“If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved” - Romans 10:9. So, to accept Jesus as Savior, you must believe and confess. You can accept Jesus right now, anywhere.
Believe
“Without faith it is impossible to please God, for anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” - Hebrews 11:6
Believing means accepting as true that God exists and that He sent Jesus to save you (John 3:16). The Bible says that we all sin and that sin always has its punishment (death and being separated from God). We cannot “make up for” our sins by doing good things. A person can always obey the law, but if he commits a single crime he will have to serve the punishment and have a criminal record for the rest of his life.
God does not want to be separated from us. Therefore, Jesus came to take the punishment for all our sins. Thus, we can have our “criminal record” erased and return to a personal relationship with God – forever (Romans 6:23). Just accept that Jesus paid the price for your sins and want to be friends with God.
See here: what is faith?
To confess
“If anyone publicly confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.” - 1 John 4:5
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” - 1 John 1:9
Confessing is declaring with your mouth that you have rejected sin and that Jesus is now Lord of your life. This is a very important act because it confirms that you really believe.
When you confess that Jesus is your Savior, you are telling God and the world that you no longer want to live in sin, far from God. Now Jesus is your friend and your goal in life is to please God. With Jesus' help, you will strive to turn from sin and live righteously. Try to say it in your own words.
See also: What does God say about sin?
a life with Jesus
"Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." - Acts of the Apostles 2:38
Accepting Jesus as your Savior is a lifelong commitment! But don't be scared, you're not alone. When you accept Jesus as your Savior, you receive the Holy Spirit of God in your heart. He will guide and help you throughout your life, even when you don't feel it (John 14:16-17). God will never abandon you!
To prove to the world that you have accepted Jesus, you must be baptized. That way, everyone will know that you have a serious commitment to Jesus. Pray (talk to God) and read the Bible to learn more about Him. It is also important to look for a church (Hebrews 10:25). With the support of other believers, you will be able to grow and have more strength to overcome difficulties in your relationship with God.
Find out here: how to study the Bible? and how to pray?
Welcome to the family of God! - Galatians 3:26
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