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Road
To Salvation
In
the book of Matthew, Jesus commands His followers to “take
the gospel to every creature.” That commands has echoed
through the ages and the AGF Family takes this command very
seriously. We want each person we come into contact with to
know of the wonderful love of Christ.
Have you ever felt there was something missing in your life?
When lying in bed at night, walking through the park, even
looking into your loved one’s face thinking, “there has to
be more in life.”
That aching we feel is Jesus, he says in his word, “ I
stand at the door and knock, anyone who hears me and answers
I will enter.” He desires to have a personal
relationship with each of us.
Maybe you’re asking, “ What can I do? How can I fill the
void?"
It’s as simple as A B C
A-Admit
We need to admit that we’re a sinner. Sin is
defined as “anything we do, that God hates.” When Adam and
Eve sinned in the garden sin nature was passed on to
everyone. This is clearly stated in Romans 5: 19
“ For
as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by
the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.”
We
also read in Romans that, “for ALL have sinned and come
short of God’s glory.” As human beings we miss the mark
compared to God’s holiness. But because of His GREAT love he
made a way for us to come into his presence.
This way was through the sacrifice of his
Perfect Son, Jesus.
B-Believe
One we admit our sin we have to
believe that Jesus is the only way for us to come to God.
In John 14:6 Jesus, shows us this principle by saying,
“ I AM the Way, the Truth and the
Life. No one can come to the Father except through me.”
Jesus came to earth and was born of a virgin.
He then lived and walked on this earth for 33 years. His
purpose was clear; to seek and save those who are without
him. 1 Corinthians 15, gives us the best picture of His
sacrifice “He was buried and rose
again on the third day.”
C-Confess
Our only part in this free gift
is to acccept it. We must confess with our mouth and believe
in our heart. Many people and religions over time have had
head knowledge of God and his son’s sacrifice but they don’t
truly believe it in their hearts.
This is the most important decision you will
ever make in your life. It’s a decision that affects not
only this life, but also the next. You may be thinking, “I
have time, I will have my fun and commit my life to God
tomorrow.” This is a risky choice as the Bible tells us,
“For what is your life? It is but a vapor that appears for a
short time and then vanishes away.”
No one knows what tomorrow will bring.
Maybe you still have questions about this. Please feel free
to E-Mail Pastor Marc. He would be more than happy to answer
any questions you might have. The angels in heaven rejoice
when someone comes to know Christ. Our pastor rejoices right
along with them.
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