All of mankind is separated from God because of sin. We can not reach
heaven because of a religion, church membership, or by being a good
person (not even a really great person). God, and only God, can breach
the gap that sin creates in the relationship with man.
Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned, and fall short of the
glory of God.”
We must realize that we are all sinners and that we need forgiveness.
All of us have done or thought things that God does not want us to.
We are not worthy of God’s favor or love. And yet God loves and
values us more than we love and value each other or ourselves. We can
do nothing to make him love us more or less.
John 3:16-17 “For this is the way God loved the world:
he gave his one and only Son that everyone who believes in him should
not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into
the world to condemn the world, but that the world should be saved through
him.”
God does not offer us salvation because of who we are – He offers
salvation because of who He is, and His overwhelming love for us.
Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates His love toward us,
in that, while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
God does not love just some of us because they are good – he
loves each of us no matter what we have done (“while we were still
sinners, Christ died for us”). And because of His love he through
Jesus, gave us the way to be saved from our sins. God showed us His
love by giving us the option for life through the death and resurrection
of His Son, Jesus Christ.
Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift
of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
If we do not accept God’s gift of salvation we will die and face
eternal separation from him. However, if we accept Jesus as our Lord
and Savior, and repent of our sins, he will give us eternal life.
Romans 10:9-10 “That if you confess with your mouth the
Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the
dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness,
and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."
Just confess that Jesus Christ is Lord and believe in your heart that
God raised Him from the dead and you will be saved!
Romans 10:13 “For whoever calls on the name of the LORD
shall be saved.”
There are no religious formulas or rituals – simply call out
to the Lord and you will be saved!
If you believe and want to accept God’s gift of salvation, acknowledge
and confess your sins and turn the rest of your life over to Jesus Christ.
This is not a ritual based on any specific words or prayers, but rather,
a willful decision and a sincere step of faith.
“Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have
separated me from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away
from my past sinful life toward you. Please forgive me, and help me
live the life you want for me. I believe that your son, Jesus Christ
died for my sins, was raised from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayers.
I want Jesus to guide and direct me and to become my Lord, to rule and
reign in my heart from now on. Please send your Holy Spirit to help
me obey You, and to do Your will for the rest of my life. In Jesus'
name I pray, Amen.”
Salvation is far more than just going to church. It is a decision to
give control of your life to God: to accept his correction and guidance
in all areas of your life. He will grant you freedom from your past
and give you a future and far more than you can hope or dream.
To help you grow in your walk with God we encourage you to join us
or any other Christ centered church. We can be reached by calling (509)
628-8272, emailing reataspringsbc@verizon.net,
or by dropping by the church at 2830 Leopold Lane off of Leslie Rd in
Richland. In addition tell someone who has been praying for you that
you’ve accepted Jesus as your savior.
God's
Plan of Salvation
