Step One - God's Purpose: Peace and Life

God loves you and wants you to experience peace and life - abundant and eternal.

John 3:16
John 10:10
Romans 5:1 

Step Two - The Problem: Our Separation

God created us in His own image to have an abundant life. He gave us the choice to love and obey Him. We chose to disobey God and go our own willful way. We still make this choice today. This results in separation from God.

Romans 3:23
Romans 6:23

Our Attempts to Reach God:
People have tried in many ways to bridge this gap between themselves and God

Proverbs 14:12
Isaiah 59:2

There is only one bridge that reaches God.

Step Three - God's Bridge: The Cross

Jesus Christ died on the Cross and rose from the grave. He paid the price for our sin and bridged the gap between God and people.

1 Timothy 2:5
1 Peter 3:18
Romans 5:8

God has provided the only way. Each person must make a choice.

Step Four - Our Response: Receive Christ

We must trust Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior and receive Him by personal invitation.

Revelation 3:20
John 1:12
Romans 10:9

Here is how you can receive Christ:
1. Admit your need (I am a sinner)
2. Be willing to turn from your sins (repent)
3. Believe that Jesus Christ died for you on the Cross and rose from the grave
4. Through prayer, invite Jesus Christ to come in and control your life through the Holy Spirit (Receive Him as Lord and Savior) 

Step Five - Prayer

How To Pray

Dear Lord Jesus,
I know that I am a sinner and need Your forgiveness. I believe that You died for my sins. I want to turn from my sins. I now invite You to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as Lord and Savior.
In Jesus' name. Amen.

God's Assurance: His Word

If you prayed this prayer, did you sincerely ask Jesus Christ to come into your life? Where is He right now? What has He given you?

Romans 10:13
Ephesians 2:8,9

Receiving Christ, we are born into God's family through the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit who indwells every believer. This is called regeneration, or the "new birth."

This is just the beginning of a wonderful new life in Christ. To deepen this relationship you should:
1. Read your Bible daily to know Christ better
2. Daily Talk to God in prayer