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God's Free Gift
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A Christian is a follower of Jesus Christ. A Christian has a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, tries to obey Him in all things, and draws on His strength to help with problems.

God made us for Himself and our souls are restless until they find rest in Him. Only God can fill the void in your life. The answer to your search is accepting Jesus Christ as the Lord and Savior of your life. To become a Christian, you need to know the basic facts from the Bible below.

FAITH is the key - Faith in Jesus Christ as your savior.

F is for FORGIVENESS.

We cannot have eternal life and heaven without God’s forgiveness.

"In Him (meaning Jesus) we have redemption through His blood, the

forgiveness of sins" -Ephesians 1:7a NKJV.

A is for AVAILABLE.

Forgiveness is available.

AVAILABLE FOR ALL.

"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, NKJV

BUT NOT AUTOMATIC

"Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of

heaven" –Matthew 7:21a, NKJV

I is for IMPOSSIBLE.

It is impossible for God to allow sin into heaven.

GOD IS

• LOVE
John 3:16, NKJV.

• JUST
"For judgment is without mercy" –James 2:13a, NKJV

• MAN IS SINFUL
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God"
-Romans 3:23, NKJV

Question: But how can a sinful person enter heave, where God allows no sin?

T is for TURN.

Turn means repent. If you were driving down the road and someone asked you to turn, what would he or she be asking you to do? (change direction)

TURN from something—sin and self

"But unless you repent you will all likewise perish"
-Luke 13:3b, NKJV

TURN to someone; trust Christ only

(The Bible tells us that) "Christ died for our sins according to the
Scriptures; and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day
according to the Scriptures" - 1 Corinthians 15:3b-4, NKJV

"If you confess with your mouth, the Lord Jesus and believe in your
heart that God has raised from the dead, you will be saved"
-Romans 10:9, NKJV.

H is for HEAVEN.

Heaven is eternal life.

HERE

"I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more
abundantly" -John 10:10b, NKJV

HEREAFTER

"And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive
you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also" – John 14:3, NKJV

HOW

How can a person have God’s forgiveness, heaven, eternal life, and
Jesus as personal Savior and Lord?

F.A.I.T.H.

(Forsaking All I Trust Him), and Romans 10:9

If you want to put your faith and trust in Jesus, just pray a prayer like this.

Heavenly Father, I put my trust in Jesus, who sacrificed His life for me. Please forgive my sins that have separated me from You. I accept Jesus as the Leader and Savior of my life. I ask that your Holy Spirit would fill me with love, joy, peace, and will help me overcome my inner sinful nature. Thank you for your promise of eternal life with You.
In Jesus name, Amen.

If you just prayed that prayer and have asked Jesus to be Lord of your life, we would like to send you a free gift. You can email us at email@pinecrestbaptistchurch.net or click here to reach our Contact Page. Thanks and may God bless your new life in Christ.

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