How To Receive Christ

 Recognize God's Plan - Peace and Life

 God loves you and wants you to experience His peace and life. The BIBLE says... "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

 Realize Our Problem - Separation

 People choose to disobey God and go their own way. This results in separation from God. The BIBLE says... "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23

 Respond To God's Remedy - The Cross

 God sent His Son to bridge the gap. Christ did this by paying the penalty for our sins when he died on the cross and rose from the grave. The BIBLE says... "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8

 Receive Christ - As Lord and Savior

 You cross the bridge into God's family when you prayerfully ask Christ to come into your life. The BIBLE says... "Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God." John 1:12

 HOW TO RECEIVE CHRIST Admit Your Need (I am a sinner)

 Be willing to turn from your sins (repent) Believe that Jesus Christ died for you on the cross and rose from the grave Through prayer, invite Jesus Christ to come in and control your life through the Holy Spirit (receive him as Lord and Savior) The prayer you say could be much like the following: Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner and I need Your forgiveness. I believe that You died for my sins. I want to turn from my sins. I now invite You to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as Lord and Savior. In Jesus' name. Amen.

 What happens now after you have Received Christ as Lord and Savior? You will begin to live for God. (Romans 12:1-2,9-19) You will want to share with others what Jesus has done for you. (Romans 10:14) You will get to know God better through prayer, Bible study, and fellowship with other Christians as a member of a local church.

 Right now, however, the most important thing you can do is contact someone, perhaps someone at a local church near you, to whom you can share this experience. This person will be able to help you get started on your new life in Christ.

 You may choose to contact us. pastor@unityfreewillbaptist.org.  We hope you do.