Knowing GOD Personally
What does it take to begin a relationship with GOD? Wait for lightning to
strike? Devote yourself to unselfish religious deeds? Become a better person
so that GOD will accept you? NONE of these. GOD has made it very clear in
the Bible how we can know Him. This will explain how you can personally begin
a relationship with GOD, right now...
Principle One: GOD loves you and offers a wonderful plan for your life.
GOD created you. Not only that, He loves you so much that He wants you to
know Him now and spend Eternity with Him. Jesus said, "For GOD so loved
the world that He gave His Only Son so that everyone who believes in Him will
not perish but have Eternal Life." John 3:16
Jesus came so that each of us could know and understand GOD in a personal
way. Jesus Alone can bring meaning and purpose to life.
What keeps us from knowing GOD? ...
Principle Two: All of us sin and our sin has separated us from GOD.
We sense that separation, that distance from GOD because of our sin. The
Bible tells us that "All of us like sheep have gone astray; each of us has turned
to his own way."
Deep down, our attitude may be one of active rebellion, or passive indifference
toward GOD and His Ways, but it's all evidence of what the Bible calls sin.
The result of sin in our lives is death -- spiritual separation from GOD.
Although we may try to get close to GOD through our own effort, we inevitably
fail.
This diagram shows the great gap that exists between us and GOD. The
arrows illustrate how we might try to reach GOD through our own efforts. We
may try to do good things in life, or earn GOD's acceptance through a good life
,or a moral philosophy. But our good efforts are insufficient to cover up our sin.
How can we bridge this gulf?...
Principle Three: Jesus Christ is GOD's only provision for our sin. Through
Him we can know and experience GOD's Love and Plan for our life.
We deserve to pay for our own sin. The problem is, the payment is eternal
death and damnation. So that we would not have to die separated from GOD,
out of His Love for us, Jesus Christ died in our place. On the Cross, Jesus
took all of our sin on Himself and completely, fully paid for it. "For Christ also
died for sins...the just for the unjust, so that He might bring us to GOD." "...He
saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His
Mercy." Because of Jesus' Death on the Cross, our sin doesn't have to
separate us from GOD any longer.
"For GOD so loved the world that He gave His Only Son, so that everyone
who believes in him will not perish but have Eternal Life."
Jesus not only died for our sin, He rose from the dead. When He did, He
proved beyond doubt that He can rightfully promise Eternal Life -- that He is
the Son of GOD and the Only means by which we can know GOD. That is why
Jesus said, "I Am the Way, the Truth and the Life; no one can come to the
Father except through Me."
Instead of trying harder to reach GOD, He tells us how we can begin a
relationship with Him right now. Jesus says, "Come to Me." "If anyone
thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. Whoever believes in Me... out of his
heart will flow rivers of living water." It was Jesus' Love for us that caused
Him to endure the Cross. And He now invites us to come to Him, that we might
begin a personal relationship with GOD.
Just knowing what Jesus has done for us and what He is offering us is not
enough. To have a relationship with GOD, we need to welcome Him into our
life...
Principle Four: We must individually accept Jesus Christ as Savior and
Lord.
The Bible says, "Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his
name, he gave the right to become children of GOD."
We accept Jesus by faith. The Bible says, "GOD saved you by His Special
Favor when you believed. And you can't take credit for this; it is a Gift from
GOD. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of
us can boast about it."
Accepting Jesus means believing that Jesus is the Son of GOD, Who He
claimed to be, then inviting Him to guide and direct our lives. Jesus said, "I
came that you might have life, and have it more abundantly."
And here is Jesus' Invitation. He said, "I'm standing at the door and I'm
knocking. If anyone hears My Voice and opens the door, I will come in."
How will you respond to GOD's Invitation?
Consider these two circles:
Self is on the throne
Jesus is outside the life
Decisions and actions are solely directed by self, often
resulting in frustration
Self-Directed Life
Jesus is in the life and on the throne
Self is yielding to Jesus
The person sees Jesus' Influence and Direction in their
life.
Christ-Directed Life
Which circle best represents your life?
Which circle would you like to have represent your life?
Begin a Relationship with Jesus...
You can receive Christ right now. Remember that Jesus says, "I'm standing at
the door and I'm knocking. If anyone hears My Voice and opens the door, I
will come in." Would you like to respond to His Invitation? Here's how.
The precise words you use to commit yourself to GOD are not as important as
your desire to let Him in. He knows the intentions of your heart. If you are
unsure of what to pray, this might help you put it into words:
"Heavenly Father, I want to know You. I pray that Jesus will come into my life.
Jesus, thank you for dying on the Cross for my sin, so that I could be fully
accepted by You. Only You can give me the Power to change and become the
person You created me to be. Thank you for forgiving me and giving me
Eternal Life with GOD. I give my life to You. Please do with it as you wish. In
Jesus Name, I pray. Amen."
If you sincerely asked Jesus into your life just now, then He has come into
your life as He promised. You have begun a personal relationship with GOD.
We suggest you get involved with a Bible Teaching Church. What follows is a
lifelong journey of change and growth as you get to know GOD better through
Bible reading, prayer and interaction with other Born Again Christians.
5198 MAIN STREET
SO. FALLSBURG, NY 12779
ph: 845-434-1270
SECONDCHANCE127@AOL.COM
What does it take to begin a relationship with GOD? Wait for lightning to
strike? Devote yourself to unselfish religious deeds? Become a better person
so that GOD will accept you? NONE of these. GOD has made it very clear in
the Bible how we can know Him. This will explain how you can personally begin
a relationship with GOD, right now...
Principle One: GOD loves you and offers a wonderful plan for your life.
GOD created you. Not only that, He loves you so much that He wants you to
know Him now and spend Eternity with Him. Jesus said, "For GOD so loved
the world that He gave His Only Son so that everyone who believes in Him will
not perish but have Eternal Life." John 3:16
Jesus came so that each of us could know and understand GOD in a personal
way. Jesus Alone can bring meaning and purpose to life.
What keeps us from knowing GOD? ...
Principle Two: All of us sin and our sin has separated us from GOD.
We sense that separation, that distance from GOD because of our sin. The
Bible tells us that "All of us like sheep have gone astray; each of us has turned
to his own way."
Deep down, our attitude may be one of active rebellion, or passive indifference
toward GOD and His Ways, but it's all evidence of what the Bible calls sin.
The result of sin in our lives is death -- spiritual separation from GOD.
Although we may try to get close to GOD through our own effort, we inevitably
fail.
This diagram shows the great gap that exists between us and GOD. The
arrows illustrate how we might try to reach GOD through our own efforts. We
may try to do good things in life, or earn GOD's acceptance through a good life
,or a moral philosophy. But our good efforts are insufficient to cover up our sin.
How can we bridge this gulf?...
Principle Three: Jesus Christ is GOD's only provision for our sin. Through
Him we can know and experience GOD's Love and Plan for our life.
We deserve to pay for our own sin. The problem is, the payment is eternal
death and damnation. So that we would not have to die separated from GOD,
out of His Love for us, Jesus Christ died in our place. On the Cross, Jesus
took all of our sin on Himself and completely, fully paid for it. "For Christ also
died for sins...the just for the unjust, so that He might bring us to GOD." "...He
saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His
Mercy." Because of Jesus' Death on the Cross, our sin doesn't have to
separate us from GOD any longer.
"For GOD so loved the world that He gave His Only Son, so that everyone
who believes in him will not perish but have Eternal Life."
Jesus not only died for our sin, He rose from the dead. When He did, He
proved beyond doubt that He can rightfully promise Eternal Life -- that He is
the Son of GOD and the Only means by which we can know GOD. That is why
Jesus said, "I Am the Way, the Truth and the Life; no one can come to the
Father except through Me."
Instead of trying harder to reach GOD, He tells us how we can begin a
relationship with Him right now. Jesus says, "Come to Me." "If anyone
thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. Whoever believes in Me... out of his
heart will flow rivers of living water." It was Jesus' Love for us that caused
Him to endure the Cross. And He now invites us to come to Him, that we might
begin a personal relationship with GOD.
Just knowing what Jesus has done for us and what He is offering us is not
enough. To have a relationship with GOD, we need to welcome Him into our
life...
Principle Four: We must individually accept Jesus Christ as Savior and
Lord.
The Bible says, "Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his
name, he gave the right to become children of GOD."
We accept Jesus by faith. The Bible says, "GOD saved you by His Special
Favor when you believed. And you can't take credit for this; it is a Gift from
GOD. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of
us can boast about it."
Accepting Jesus means believing that Jesus is the Son of GOD, Who He
claimed to be, then inviting Him to guide and direct our lives. Jesus said, "I
came that you might have life, and have it more abundantly."
And here is Jesus' Invitation. He said, "I'm standing at the door and I'm
knocking. If anyone hears My Voice and opens the door, I will come in."
How will you respond to GOD's Invitation?
Consider these two circles:
Self is on the throne
Jesus is outside the life
Decisions and actions are solely directed by self, often
resulting in frustration
Self-Directed Life
Jesus is in the life and on the throne
Self is yielding to Jesus
The person sees Jesus' Influence and Direction in their
life.
Christ-Directed Life
Which circle best represents your life?
Which circle would you like to have represent your life?
Begin a Relationship with Jesus...
You can receive Christ right now. Remember that Jesus says, "I'm standing at
the door and I'm knocking. If anyone hears My Voice and opens the door, I
will come in." Would you like to respond to His Invitation? Here's how.
The precise words you use to commit yourself to GOD are not as important as
your desire to let Him in. He knows the intentions of your heart. If you are
unsure of what to pray, this might help you put it into words:
"Heavenly Father, I want to know You. I pray that Jesus will come into my life.
Jesus, thank you for dying on the Cross for my sin, so that I could be fully
accepted by You. Only You can give me the Power to change and become the
person You created me to be. Thank you for forgiving me and giving me
Eternal Life with GOD. I give my life to You. Please do with it as you wish. In
Jesus Name, I pray. Amen."
If you sincerely asked Jesus into your life just now, then He has come into
your life as He promised. You have begun a personal relationship with GOD.
We suggest you get involved with a Bible Teaching Church. What follows is a
lifelong journey of change and growth as you get to know GOD better through
Bible reading, prayer and interaction with other Born Again Christians.
5198 MAIN STREET
SO. FALLSBURG, NY 12779
ph: 845-434-1270
SECONDCHANCE127@AOL.COM
Knowing GOD
SECOND CHANCE CHRISTIAN
FELLOWSHIP CENTER
"Pray ye therefore the Lord of the Harvest, that He would send forth
labourers into His Harvest." Luke 10:2
FELLOWSHIP CENTER
"Pray ye therefore the Lord of the Harvest, that He would send forth
labourers into His Harvest." Luke 10:2
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