The Word of God, The Holy Bible, is full of the promises of Gods for everyone who is a child of God, born-again by the blood of Jesus Christ. I would love for you to have access to all of God’s promises, so if you have not been born-again, please read these simple steps to salvation.

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STEP ONE
God’s Purpose: Peace and Life
God loves you and wants you to experience peace and life—abundant and eternal life!

The Bible says:
“We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Romans 5:1)
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)
“I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10)

So, why don´t most people have this peace and abundant life that God planned for us to have? Well, there’s a problem…

STEP TWO
The Problem: Our Separation
God gave us a will and a freedom of choice. We each have to choose to obey God and live according to His Word, the Bible. When we don’t, the result is separation.

The Bible says:
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23)
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23)
“There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.” (Proverbs 14:12)
“But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear.” (Isaiah 59:2)

However, hope is not lost! There is one way to bridge the separation between us and God…

STEP THREE
God´s Bridge: The Cross
Jesus Christ willingly suffered and sacrificed His life on the cross for our sins, but He didn’t stay in the grave! He arose and conquered Hell and death forever, making a bridge for us back to God.

The Bible says:
“ For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Jesus Christ.” (1 Timothy 2:5)
“For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God.” (1 Peter 3:18)
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8)

Christ chose to give His life for ours, and made a way where there was no other way. Yet, we still have a choice to make, too…

STEP FOUR
Our Response: Receive Christ
We must decide if we will choose to accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, recognizing that He is the only way to peace with God.

The Bible says:
“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.” (Revelation 3:20)
“Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” (John 1:12)
“That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)

Will you receive Jesus Christ right now?

1. Admit your need (I am a sinner).
2. Be willing to turn from your sins (repent).
3. Believe that Jesus Christ died for you on the Cross and rose from the grave.
4. Through prayer, invite Jesus Christ to come in and control your life through the Holy Spirit. (Receive Him as Lord and Savior.)

HOW TO PRAY
Read this prayer to yourself first. Do you agree with what it says? If you do, just bow your head and say this prayer to the Lord. Pray out loud.

Dear Lord Jesus,
        I know now that I’m a sinner. I know I am separated from God, because of the things I have done against His Word. I believe that You died for my sins, and I ask You now to forgive me. Please, cleanse me of all my unrighteousness. I invite You to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as Lord and Savior.  In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

CONGRATULATIONS! 
If you made it this far, and you prayed that simple prayer, then I would love to hear from you. I will even send you a birthday gift, to mark the day you were born again! Just message me, and get me your address. I won’t send you any other mail. I just want you to know that it really matters to me that you have asked Jesus into your heart. It’s a really BIG DEAL!!! 🙂

WHAT NOW?

The Bible says: 
“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” (Romans 10:13)
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith–and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God–not by works, so that no one can boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)

Receiving Christ, being born again, makes you a party of the Body of Christ and a son or daughter of God. It’s a supernatural work of the Holy Spirit, who indwells every believer.  This is just the beginning, though!

To help you kick off this new relationship with Jesus, here are a few suggestions:

1. Read your Bible everyday. You may not understand everything you read, but read it anyway. Think of it like eating good food. You don’t understand how all those nutrients help your body, but that doesn’t stop you from eating. The Bible is our spiritual food, so eat up!
2. Talk to God every day. When you make a new friend, you ask them questions, and you tell them about yourself. God is the best Friend you will ever have, so talk to Him. Tell Him what’s going on in your life. Ask Him questions. He is always listening!
3. Share your good news. You don’t have to get a rainbow wig, but don’t be afraid to share what has happened. If you have any Christian friends, reach out to them now. Let them know they have a new Brother or Sister!
4. Find a church home. The Bible makes it clear that we are not supposed to go it on our own. We are supposed to worship and fellowship with other Believers. And, we need to hear His Word preached. You are part of the Body of Christ now, so you need to get connected!

God bless you, whether you have come to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, or not. If you need more answers, just ask. The Saxophone Player or I are always willing to help.