Have you ever thought about where you’ll go when you die? It’s a question worth taking to heart. Jesus offers you the free gift of eternal life and the opportunity to know God personally. Don’t let this gift pass you by. If you have questions about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus, I’d love to share three simple steps with you.
“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
A Personal Note from Amy
If you’re unsure what you believe or you’ve been away from church for a long time, I’m glad you’re here. You can come to Jesus just as you are, with your questions, your doubts, and whatever you’re carrying. I’m sharing this because I want you to know how deeply God loves you and how freely He offers you the gift of eternal life.
It brings me so much peace to know that I have a home with Jesus in heaven. I look forward to seeing loved ones I’ve had to say goodbye to. And even now, it comforts me to know that my Heavenly Father loves me unconditionally, through all my imperfections and mistakes.
A dear friend once gave me a picture of forever that I’ve never forgotten. Imagine that once every thousand years, God sends a dove from heaven to brush the top of a mountain with its wing. One day, after all those gentle touches, the mountain would be worn down to dust. My friend said, “That’s when forever begins.”
I think of that little dove whenever I try to wrap my mind around eternity. It reminds me how precious it is to know that my soul has a home with Jesus forever. That hope brings me peace today, and it’s the hope I want to share with you.
— Amy
1. Admit you are a sinner
The Fact
You are a sinner.
“As it is written, there is none righteous, no, not one.”
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.”
The Consequences
“But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.”
“The soul that sinneth, it shall die.”
“For the wages of sin is death.”
The Good News
Christ died for your sins.
“God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
“God demonstrates his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
“Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures.”
2. Repent and Believe
“Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord.”
“But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name.”
“Without faith, it is impossible to please God.”
“He that believeth on Him is not condemned.”
3. Ask to receive Jesus
“For with the heart man believes unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For whosoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
If you want to receive the free gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ, then call on Him, asking Him for this gift right now.
A Sample Prayer
“Lord Jesus, I know I’m a sinner. I do not deserve the gift of eternal life. But you love me so much that you died on a cross and rose from the grave 3 days later to go and prepare a place for me in Heaven. I believe you are the Son of God, that you are King of Kings and Lord of Lords. I now trust in You alone for eternal life and repent of my sin. Please take control as Lord of my life. Thank you Jesus!”
If this prayer is the sincere desire of your heart, look at what Jesus promises to you.
“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me has everlasting life.”
Welcome to God’s family!
If you have truly repented (turned away) from your sins, placed your trust in Jesus Christ’s sacrificial death, and received the gift of eternal life, you are now a child of God! Forever!
“But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name.”
What should you do next?
Read the Bible
Start with the Gospel of John and read a chapter each day. Don’t worry about what you don’t understand, there will be plenty there that you do understand.
Prayer
Spend time each day talking with God. If you don’t know what to say, open up to the book of Psalms. Start with Psalm 1:1 and talk to God about what goes through your mind as you read each verse.
Worship
Find a church that loves Jesus and preaches from the Bible. If you find a place that you are spiritually fed, it is likely the place that you are being led to join.
Witness
Tell others what Jesus means to you! You don’t have to give them line by line scripture. Just tell them what God did for you. Your testimony cannot be refuted. It is yours alone.
“For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast.”