The Bible is the believer's best resource for knowing God and learning what it means to live a holy life. Everything people need to know is in the scriptures. In addition, there are many commentaries to help seekers learn how to be saved by Jesus and please God. The process is a simple one which requires a sincere heart, deep faith, and total commitment. Fortunately for all of us, God is willing and able to provide all we need, starting with the grace to change our sinful, selfish ways.
The work of salvation is already done. Jesus went to a terrible death on the cross to pay for the sins of the whole world. His death was the blood sacrifice required to reconcile sinful mankind with a holy God. His resurrection was the triumph over death, spiritual as well as physical.
Many people find it counter-intuitive to admit they are sinners. The societies of the world have educated millions to believe that everyone has a 'divine spark' that connects in some way or other to immortality. Another viewpoint is that we are all part of the animal world and rules only by instinct and tradition. Good and evil are relative, if they even exist.
The Bible tells us that God is holy in nature and that man is inherently sinful. It also tells us that salvation is a free gift, not a result of our efforts to be good. Realizing the truth about our sinful nature is often the hardest thing for people.
Once the full depravity of human nature is realized, most people will have gotten over the biggest obstacle to salvation. When sin is acknowledged, it becomes evident that a holy god cannot enter in relationship with evil-doers. The payment for sin must be made, and humans cannot make it. The only payment acceptable to God is the blood of Jesus.
Free will is so important to our heavenly father that He gave the very first people, Adam and Eve, the choice to obey or disobey. We know that they chose to 'become like God' and eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. This was the 'original sin' that the Bible speaks of.
Before anyone thinks that this isn't fair, they should sincerely evaluate themselves. All people have sinful desires, have broken some- or all - of the Ten Commandments, and have chosen to turn from God rather than toward Him. We have original sin and we also have a lot of our own.
So how does it work? The Bible tells us that those who believe in their heart that Jesus died for their sins, accept His sacrifice, and turn from their sins will be saved. After you do so, acknowledge Him before men - in other words, tell others of your salvation in your personal testimony - and continue in fellowship with God for eternity.
The work of salvation is already done. Jesus went to a terrible death on the cross to pay for the sins of the whole world. His death was the blood sacrifice required to reconcile sinful mankind with a holy God. His resurrection was the triumph over death, spiritual as well as physical.
Many people find it counter-intuitive to admit they are sinners. The societies of the world have educated millions to believe that everyone has a 'divine spark' that connects in some way or other to immortality. Another viewpoint is that we are all part of the animal world and rules only by instinct and tradition. Good and evil are relative, if they even exist.
The Bible tells us that God is holy in nature and that man is inherently sinful. It also tells us that salvation is a free gift, not a result of our efforts to be good. Realizing the truth about our sinful nature is often the hardest thing for people.
Once the full depravity of human nature is realized, most people will have gotten over the biggest obstacle to salvation. When sin is acknowledged, it becomes evident that a holy god cannot enter in relationship with evil-doers. The payment for sin must be made, and humans cannot make it. The only payment acceptable to God is the blood of Jesus.
Free will is so important to our heavenly father that He gave the very first people, Adam and Eve, the choice to obey or disobey. We know that they chose to 'become like God' and eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. This was the 'original sin' that the Bible speaks of.
Before anyone thinks that this isn't fair, they should sincerely evaluate themselves. All people have sinful desires, have broken some- or all - of the Ten Commandments, and have chosen to turn from God rather than toward Him. We have original sin and we also have a lot of our own.
So how does it work? The Bible tells us that those who believe in their heart that Jesus died for their sins, accept His sacrifice, and turn from their sins will be saved. After you do so, acknowledge Him before men - in other words, tell others of your salvation in your personal testimony - and continue in fellowship with God for eternity.
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