Salvation
I can be saved ( be born again, become a Christian, trust Christ as Savior) and know it by repenting and believing in the Gospel. Salvation is the first step in beginning a personal, meaningful relationship with God.
First, I need to understand:
I Have Sinned
"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;"
Romans 3:23
My Sins Have a Penalty
"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."
Romans 6:23
Christ Paid My Penalty
"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."
Romans 5:8
I Must Repent & Believe
"For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."
Romans 10:13
If I really believe the Gospel and want to repent, I can be saved today! Right now. Right here. Just as I am. All I have to do is pray something like:
"Heavenly Father, I believe in my heart that Jesus Christ died on the cross for my sins according to the Scriptures. I believe that He was buried and that He rose again on the third day. I do, right now, trust the Lord Jesus Christ alone as my Savior. Thank you for saving my soul! In Jesus' name, amen."
