In the beginning there was God. Then God created the world and made this beautiful garden, it was called Eden. He created a man and a woman to put into His garden (Adam and Eve). They walked with God every day. They could eat from all the fruit of the garden except for one tree in the midst of the garden. One day the serpent tempted them and they ate of this tree. They had disobeyed God. This was where sin entered into the world. It was in God's great plan that one day He would send His Son to die for our sins. And one day God's Son (Jesus) was born. He was the Savior of the world. Men took Jesus and nailed Him to a cross. It was here Jesus' blood was shed for our sins. Below is God's plan of salvation. Here is what the Bible says to help sinners, like you and me become a part of God's Family.

The Bible says that every person that has ever lived is a sinner, and any sin separates us from God. That includes you and me.

"For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23

Even though we have sinned, God still loves. There is nothing He would not do for us. He showed this by sending His only Son (Jesus) to die for us.

"God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8

You cannot be saved for doing good things, you can be saved because God loves you!

"He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy." Titus 3:5

It's God's grace that allows you to come to Him - There is no way for you to earn your way into Heaven. It is a FREE GIFT FROM GOD, All you have to do is ACCEPT, BELIEVE, & CONFESS!

"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

For our sins, we should all die, but God gave us a gift 'Eternal Life" through the shed blood of His only son (Jesus Christ)

"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 6:23

Jesus paid the price for your sin and mine by giving His life on The Old Rugged Cross. Jesus shed His blood; then God brought Him back from the dead and paved the way for you to have a personal relationship with Him through Jesus.

Now all you have to do is accept the gift he is offering you.

"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. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved." Romans 10:9-10

God says that if you believe in His son, Jesus, you can live forever with Him in Heaven.

"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

If you are ready to accept Jesus into your heart as your Lord and Savior, then pray this sinners prayer. Ask Him to come into your life and then live for Him. It is a FREE GIFT from GOD. Accept Him today.

 

Sinner's Prayer
"Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and I do not deserve eternal life. But, I believe You died and rose from the grave to purchase a place in Heaven for me. Jesus, come into my life, take control of my life, forgive my sins and save me. I am now placing my trust in You alone for my salvation and I accept your free gift of eternal life."

Now that you have accepted Jesus as the Lord of your life, please E-Mail Pastor Jones at Second Baptist and let him know of your decision. If you would like to talk with him, you may call the church at 910-582-3696 or include your phone number in your E-mail.

!!!!!!!! WELCOME TO THE FAMILY OF GOD !!!!!!!!

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