Now what?

Last month we answered the question “what happens when I die”. Along with the answer, we learned that there was a requirement before eternal life can be claimed.

What do I need to do?

A very familiar Bible verse tells us. John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.”

The one and only Son declared in this verse is Jesus Christ. Jesus came to earth for one reason: to die on the cross. Why did Jesus have to die? Now that is a very good question and it takes us back to the beginning of time with Adam and Eve. When our ancestors chose to disobey God in the Garden of Eden, sin entered the world and the human heart. Sin is defined as any thought, attitude, or action against God’s laws or character. The result of sin is a damaged relationship with God. Sin caused a divide between Him and the man He created. In order for us to be reconciled to God and have a relationship again, sin must be dealt with. Mankind can not deal with it because of our inborn sin nature. There had to be another way: Enter Jesus. Jesus came to earth as a baby, lived a perfect sinless life, and died on a cross to save all of mankind from their sin. That means Jesus took sin, all sin, even yours and mine, onto his own body and died the death all sinful mankind deserved. On the third day after his crucifixion, God raised Jesus from the grave of the dead to the glory of eternal life. Sin was dealt with by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. A relationship with God forever is now possible.

So, what do I need to do?

The Bible passage in Romans, chapter 10, verse 9 tells us very plainly what to do. “That if you declare with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you shall be saved.”

Believe that Jesus took your personal sin on his body. Believe that he died for you. Believe that he suffered the cross in your place. Believe that he was raised from the dead to life eternal by God. Believe with your heart and pray it with your voice to the one true God and eternal life is yours.

Here is a sample prayer: “Lord Jesus, I am a sinner. I believe you died for my sins so I can be forgiven. I receive you as my Lord and Savior. Thank you for coming into my life.”

If you have prayed this prayer in true belief and faith, please contact us! We would love to send you resources to help you in your new faith walk.