Have you ever wondered where you will spend eternity? The Bible tells us that we can know for certain that we have eternal life. The book of Romans provides a simple explanation of how anyone can be saved through faith in Jesus Christ.
1. We Are All Sinners
Romans 3:23 (KJV)
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;”
No matter how good we try to be, we have all sinned against God. None of us can earn our way into Heaven through good works.
2. Sin Has a Penalty
Romans 6:23a (KJV)
“For the wages of sin is death;”
Our sin separates us from a holy God. The penalty for sin is death, including eternal separation from God.
3. Jesus Paid Our Penalty
Romans 5:8 (KJV)
“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
God loves us so much that He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross for our sins. Jesus paid a debt we could never pay ourselves. He was buried and rose again the third day!
4. Salvation Is God’s Free Gift
Romans 6:23b (KJV)
“but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Eternal life cannot be purchased or earned. It is God’s gift, received through faith in Jesus Christ.
5. You Must Personally Trust Christ
Romans 10:9 (KJV)
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”
Romans 10:13 (KJV)
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
Salvation is not found in religion, baptism, church membership, or good works. It is found in Jesus Christ alone!
Will You Trust Jesus Christ Today?
If you recognize that you are a sinner and believe that Jesus died for your sins and rose again, you can call upon Him in faith today.
You might express that faith in a prayer like this:
Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and cannot save myself. I believe You died on the cross for my sins and rose again. Right now, I am placing my trust in You alone as my Lord and Saviour. Thank You for the gift of eternal life. Amen.
Remember, the prayer itself does not save you. Jesus Christ saves those who believe on Him.
Romans 10:13 promises, “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
That includes YOU!
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