GOD'S LOVE:

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16)

Ever wonder how much God must love us, that He would give His Son? Ever ask yourself, "Would I have done that with my son?"

MAN'S NEED:

"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).

Sin has built a wall of separation between God and mankind. If we are ever to get close to God, sin must be dealt with.

JESUS' PURPOSE:

"She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins."(Matthew 1:21).

If someone is not aware of sin in his/her life, they will never see their need for Jesus.

MORE GOOD NEWS!

LIFE:

"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." (John 10:10).

Jesus does more than merely forgive people of sin. He imparts a quality of life that has purpose and meaning; life that includes love, joy and peace.

REST:

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28).

Jesus wants us to come to Him now, just as we are, not trying to "clean up our act" first. He can give rest to our very souls.

COST:

"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).

You can't earn forgiveness - but you can receive it - for free!

HOW?

BORN AGAIN:

Jesus declared, "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again." (John 3:3).

Asking Jesus to come into your heart, forgive your sins, and to lead you through life is the born again experience.

JESUS KNOCKS:

"Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in..." (Revelations 3:20).

Jesus is knocking on the door of your heart.

Won't you welcome Him in?

PRAYER:

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9).

You can pray something as simple as this:
Heavenly Father,
thank You for sending Jesus.
I know that I am a sinner and need Your forgiveness.
I want to turn away from my sins.
Jesus, please come into my heart.
I want to be born again.
I want to follow You.
Please make me the person You want me to be.
In Jesus' name, Amen!

KNOW THIS:

"He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life." (1 John 5:12 & 13).

When you ask Jesus to come into your heart, God wants you to know that He forgives you. What happens next? Growth.

HOW CAN WE GROW?

1. Praying/talking with God.

2. Reading your Bible.

3. Fellowship/Church

4. Telling others about Jesus.