Realize that God wants you to have eternal life.

The Bible says that God wants you to know Him (John 3:16)

Eternal life is a free gift from God (Romans 6:23).

You cannot earn your way into eternal life (Ephesians 2:9)

Realize that your sin prevents you from fulfilling God's for plan for your life

Sin is anything God calls wrong, and everyone has sinned (Romans 3:23)

Because of sin, everyone deserves eternal death (Romans 6:23)

You cannot save yourself from the consequences of your sins (Ephesians 2:8)

Realize that God has provided payment for your sin

Jesus is God and he became a man (John 1:1, 12)

Jesus died on the cross for your sins (Romans 5:8)

Jesus was raised from the dead and lives today (Acts 2:24)

Respond to God's offer of eternal life

You must turn away from your sin

It's not enough to be sorry for your sins. You must turn away from your sins. (Act 3:19)

You must place your faith in Jesus

It's not enough to believe the facts about Jesus. You must put your trust in him. (James 3:19)

You must surrender to Jesus as Master of your life (Ephesians 2:9)

It's not enough to say "Jesus is my Master". You must give him control of your life. (Matthew 7:21)

Is there anything that prevents you from receiving God's gift of eternal life right now?

Are you willing to turn from your sin and give Jesus control of your life?

If you said "Yes" to the second question, then all you have to do is tell this to God in a prayer, asking him to forgive you of your sins.

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