The Fallen
Sin entered into the world by one man, Adam. The penalty of sin is death and eternal separation from God.
The Risen
Sin was destroyed by one man, Jesus Christ. Through his death and resurrection he took all the sins of the world. It's our choice to accept this great gift.
Who was Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ was the word of God made flesh and is the son of God. He is one dimension of the holy trinity. The holy trinity is the father, the son, and the holy spirit. Some are confused about the holy trinity. How can one exist as three? How was Jesus god? I've learned it's very simple and something we experience everyday. Water can exist in three different states. These are solid, liquid, and gas. This doesn't change the fact that what ever state it's in it's still water. God exists as the father, son, and holy spirit. This does not change the fact that however he reveals himself it's still God.
The Scriptures prophesied hundreds of years in advance and were fulfilled by Jesus our lord and savior:
- Genesis 3:15 NIV
- Isaiah 9:6 NIV
- Isaiah 11:1-2 NIV
- Isaiah 53:3-10 NIV
- Deauteronomy 18:15-19 NIV
- Deauteronomy 21:23 NIV
- Psalm 22:6-18 NIV
- Micah 5:2 NIV
His virgin birth!
His sinless life!
His miracles!
His cross!
His resurrection!
His exaltation!
God's Great Plan
You may ask yourself, why didn't God provide a savior from the outset. It was all in God's perfect plan to show his love, grace, and faithfulness. This was God's way to reveal to us the extent of his mercies without intruding on the free will he has blessed us with. It is our free choice to accept this gift or not. God does not want to force us to love him. We would then be simple robots programmed to love. God promises us a more real and abundant life, plus an eternal life in heaven where sin and suffering will cease for eternity.
You can choose to receive Christ right now!
God knows the desires of your heart. He is not concerned with your words, looks, or actions. Come as you are now and let Jesus rebuild you. You can follow this prayer or just let the words flow from your heart:
"Lord Jesus, I need You. My sins nailed you to the cross. You died on the cross so that my sins would be washed away. I open my life to you and receive You as my Savior and Lord. Thank You for forgiving my sins and giving me eternal life. Take control my heart, mind, and body. Make me a light of the world exuding all that you want me to be."
Did you say this prayer with all your heart, strength, and mind? If so, congratulations! You are now a child of the living God. Christ has come into your life, as He promised. I urge you to find a good church home and get a good bible to read.
We would love to hear your testimony. Contact us if this is your first confession of Jesus Christ or a rededication. contactus@iproclaimit.biz