FIRST, THE BAD NEWS: YOU ARE A SINNER.
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23)
There is none righteous, no, not one. (Romans 3:10)
All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, every one, to his own way. (Isaiah 53:6)
WHAT IS THE CONSEQUENCE OF YOUR SIN?
The wages of sin is death. (Romans 6:23)
It is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment. (Hebrews 9:27)
Each of us shall give account of himself to God. (Romans 14:12)
THERE IS NOTHING YOU CAN DO TO SAVE YOURSELF. BUT GOOD NEWS: GOD HAS PROVIDED FOR YOUR SALVATION IN AND THROUGH JESUS CHRIST!
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)
But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8)
The free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 6:23)
YOU CAN BE SAVED RIGHT NOW.
But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name. (John 1:12)
He who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life. (John 5:24)
Whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. (Romans 10:13)
Behold, now is the time; behold, now is the day of salvation. (2 Corinthians 6:2)
WHAT MUST YOU DO?
Repent (turn from your sin): Unless you repent you will perish. (Luke 13:3)
Confess your sin: 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)
Believe: Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved. (Acts 16:31)
Confess your faith: If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. (Romans 10:9)
YOUR ASSURANCE
As you confess your sin to God and believe that the Lord Jesus Christ died for your sins on the cross and was raised from the dead to make you righteous before God, you receive forgiveness, eternal life, and salvation.
NOW WHAT?
Go to the CONTACT page on this website and send us a note so that we can pray for you and assist you in finding a Bible-believing church in which you can grow. If you are local to Good News Lutheran Brethren Church, we encourage you to visit us.