In the Bible, God has given you HIS plan of how you may be saved.
HOW?
First, you must realize you are a sinner. "For all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23). No one can measure up to God's standard by ourselves. It is important to understand that you are a sinner, and you are condemned to death. "For the wages {payment} of sin is death" (Romans 6:23).
However, God loved you so much He gave His only Son, Jesus Christ, to bear your sin and die in your place. "God made Him {Jesus, who knew no sin} to be sin for us, that in Him we might become the righteousness of God" (2 Corinthians 5:21). Jesus had to shed His blood and die (Romans 5:8). Although we cannot understand how, God said our sins were laid upon Jesus and He died in our place {a substitute}.
So, what must you do to be saved? "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved" (Acts 16:31). Believe on Jesus Christ as the one who carried your sin, died in your place, was buried, and then whom God resurrected. "For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved" (Romans 10:13).
With a sincere heart you may take this opportunity to say a prayer {like the one we have listed below}, to begin your walk with Jesus Christ.
"Dear Lord, I call on you today to confess that I am a sinner, and I know that I can not save myself. I believe Jesus, who is God, came to this earth and died on the cross in my place to save me from my sins. I am asking you to forgive me of my sins because of what Jesus did for me. Please come into my life and make me a new creation in Christ, as you promised to do. Thank you for saving me from my sins and giving me a new life in Christ. For I come to you in His name. Amen."
Did you pray this prayer?
YES, please contact us and let us know. We would love to speak with you and send you more information as you begin your new life in Christ. It is so important to understand the steps to take in your new Christian life and we would love to guide you on your journey.
NO, you may have questions and we would love for you to contact us as well so we can help you come closer to our Savior, Jesus Christ.
If we can be of any further assistance, please call the church office at 901-465-9346, email us at office@oaklandfirstbaptist.org or simply fill out the online contact form (below).
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