How To Have A
Relationship
With Jesus Christ
God's Plan Of Salvation
Who needs to be saved?
The answer is "everyone!" We all were born into a sinful nature. Therefore, Jesus said,
"Verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdon of
God" (John 3:3) and "That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the
Spirit is spirit." (John 3:6)
How can I be saved?
1.) Realize your sinful condition.
"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23). "The heart is
deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked." (Jeremiah 17:9).
2.) Recognize the penalty for your sin.
"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ"
(Romans 6:23). Death refers to separation from God, Who desires to have a relationship
with you personally.
3.) Recognize that the gift of God is for you.
"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died
for us" (Romans 5:8). "The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count
slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all
should come to repentance." (2 Peter 3:9).
4.) Respond to the Holy Spirit's conviction.
Jesus said, "No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him."
(John 6:44). Romans 10:9 says, "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."
5.) Finally, you will see a real evidence of your new birth.
"And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but
unto Him which died for them, and rose again... Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a
new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things become new" (2 Corinthians 5:15-17).
"The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that
they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." (John 10:10).
WHAT DO I DO NOW?
Accepting Christ is just the beginning of a wonderful adventure with God! Get to know Him better in a
number of ways:
- Follow Christ's example in baptism.
- Join a church where you can worship God and grow in your faith.
- In your church, get involved in Sunday School and Bible study.
- Begin a daily personal worship experience with God where you study the Bible and pray.
We would love to hear from you. If you have any questions or comments about God's Plan of Salvation and/or
the church and what is offered, please contact us by email or call our church office
at (864) 226-1789.
God Bless,
