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How to know Jesus and the hope of eternal life
First, read these Bible passages ~ since all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God; (Romans 3:23) ~ For the wages of sin is death, (Romans 6:23a) ~ but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 6:23b) ~ But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8) ~ For, Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. (Romans 10:13) ~ if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. (Romans 10:9) ~ I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. (2) Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of Godwhat is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:1-2) ~ Next, if YOU choose to believe the truth of these Bible passages, you may ask God to forgive your sins, and to give you new life in Christ. Here is a prayer . . . ~ Prayer "Gracious God, you are the Creator of heaven and earth. You created me, but, I have not lived as though you were my Creator and God. I have lived according to my will for my life. I have sinned against you God. But now God I see my wrong and I make this decision to turn from my own self-centered life, to the life you have for me in Jesus Christ. By your grace God, forgive my sins and cleanse me from all unrighteousness. Heavenly Father, fill me with your Holy Spirit and make me a new creation in Christ Jesus. Precious loving Father, thank you for giving me a new identity as your Beloved Child, with whom you are delighted and upon whom your favor rest. Amen"
NOW, if you prayed this prayer with a sincere heart, you are a Christian. It is important to be a part of a fellowship of believers, to help you grow to become a fully devoted follower of Jesus.
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Grace Thoughts

Grace Thoughts are devotions prepared by Pastor Alex Knight as reflections on God's unconditional love and acceptance of each of us. They are aimed at helping you claim your true identity as the beloved child of God.

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