The Plan of Salvation
Words of Encouragement and Hope
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- Finally the hope that we all have in the end then, is a reality and not a feeling, carries no doubt, is a sure foundation upon which we base our lives, and is believing that God always keeps His promises. It is also knowing that no matter how dire the circumstances a person is faced with during one’s own life, that there is always hope, that there is indeed a light at the end of every tunnel, that prayer is very much real, that miracles do indeed happen every single day, and that Jesus will always be there to help and heal all of those who call upon his precious and wonderful name. The most important of hopes that we all may have however, is that of eternal life of which Jesus has given freely to all to receive. This can be seen in the following scriptures:
· The Bible says there is only one way to Heaven.
- Jesus said: "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father but by me." (John 14:6, NIV) Good works cannot save you."For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." (Ephesians 2:8- 9, NIV)
- Trust Jesus Christ today! Here's what you must do:
- · Admit you are a sinner. "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23, NIV)."Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned”
- · (Romans 5:12, NIV). "If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us" (1 John 1:10, NIV).
- · Be willing to turn from sin (repent). Jesus said: "I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish" (Luke 13:5, NIV). "And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men everywhere to repent" (Acts 17:30, NIV).
- · Believe that Jesus Christ died for you, was buried, and rose from the dead. "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life" (John 3:16, NIV). "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners. Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8, NIV). "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved." (Romans 10:9, NIV).
- · Through prayer, invite Jesus into your life to become your personal Savior. "For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation" (Romans 10:10, NIV). "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved" (Romans 10:13, NIV).
- What to pray: Dear God, I am a sinner and need forgiveness. I believe that Jesus Christ shed His precious blood and died for my sin. I am willing to turn from sin. I now invite Christ to come into my heart and life as my personal Savior.
- "But as many as received him, to them gave he the power to become sons of God, even to them that believe on his name" (John 1:12, NIV). "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new" (2 Corinthians 5:17, NIV).
- If you have received Jesus Christ as your Savior, as a Christian you should:
- · Read your Bible every day to get to know Christ better. "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth" (2 Timothy 2:15, NIV). Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path" (Psalm 119:105, NIV).
- · Talk to God in prayer every day. "And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive" (Matthew 21:22, NIV). "Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God" (Philippians 4:6, NIV).
- · Be baptized, worship, fellowship and serve with other Christians in a Church where Christ is preached and the Bible is the final authority. "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost" (Matthew 28:19, NIV). "Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching" (Hebrews 10:25, NIV). "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness" (2 Timothy 3:16, NIV).
- · Tell others about Christ. "And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature" (Mark 16:15, NIV). "For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe unto me, if I preach not the gospel!" (1 Corinthians 9:16, NIV). "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek" (Romans 1:16, NIV).
- When all is said and done then, and when one asks Jesus into their hearts, they do indeed have great hope for every tomorrow, will never be alone or forsaken even during the darkest of hours or deepest of valleys, will always be protected, carried, and guided in whatever circumstance they may find themselves to be, and finally at the end of life’s journey, will be escorted into Heaven to an eternity of endless joy that awaits them one day when they finally pass away.