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A personal relationship with Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ calls people to Himself with grace, truth, and mercy.
If you are asking who He is and how you can know Him, this page is for you.
The Gospel
The Gospel In Brief
God created us for Himself, yet all of us have sinned and fallen short of His glory. Our sin separates us from God, and we cannot fix that separation by effort, religious activity, or good works.
Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. He lived a sinless life, died on the cross for our sins, and rose again from the dead. Through His death and resurrection, God provides forgiveness, new life, and peace for all who turn to Him in faith.
Correlating Verses
- Romans 3:23 All people have sinned and fall short of God's glory.
- Romans 6:23 Sin brings death, but God's gift is eternal life in Christ Jesus.
- 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 Christ died for our sins, was buried, and was raised on the third day.
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What It Means To Trust Christ
To trust Christ means to turn from sin and self-rule and to rest in Jesus alone for salvation. It is not about earning God's favor. It is about receiving the mercy He gives through His Son.
When a person comes to Christ, God forgives sin, gives a new heart, and begins the work of transformation by His grace. The Christian life is then marked by ongoing repentance, faith, obedience, and growth.
Correlating Verses
- Mark 1:15 Jesus calls people to repent and believe the good news.
- Romans 10:9-10 Confess Jesus as Lord and believe God raised Him from the dead.
- Ephesians 2:8-9 Salvation is by grace through faith, not by works.
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A Simple Invitation
If you are ready to seek Jesus Christ, begin by speaking to Him honestly. Tell Him that you know you need His mercy and forgiveness, that you believe He died for your sins on the cross, was buried, and rose again, and that you want to trust Him with your life and walk with Him forever.
If you are not yet sure, keep reading, keep asking, and keep seeking the Lord. We would be glad to help you think through the gospel, answer your questions, pray with you, and point you toward Scripture.
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Correlating Verses
- Matthew 11:28 Jesus invites the weary and burdened to come to Him.
- John 6:37 Jesus will not turn away those who come to Him.
- James 4:8 Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.
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Where To Begin In Scripture
If you want to read these truths in the NIV, begin with the passages below and ask the Lord to make His Word clear to you.
Correlating Verses
- John 3:16-18 God loved the world and gave His Son so believers may have life.
- Romans 3:10-12, 23 No one is righteous on their own, and all have sinned.
- Romans 5:8 God shows His love in Christ's death for us while we were still sinners.
- Romans 10:9-13 Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
- Ephesians 2:1-10 By grace God makes alive those who were dead in sin.
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