Who is Jesus? And how can you find HOPE in him?
Being a Christian is more than knowing about Jesus; being a Christian is knowing Him personally. He is where true hope is found!
Jesus spoke of the need to know the Savior when He prayed, “This is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent” (John 17:3).
How can I know Jesus personally? It 's as simple as believing in him, and believing that he is who he says he is: the son of the one true God, who came in human form to earth with the purpose of one day willingly giving his life on a cross to pay the penalty for our sin, including yours. He rose after 3 days to prove he had conquered death and sin.
For God so loved the world (including you!), that He gave His only son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. -John 3:16
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. -Ephesians 2: 8-9
There is no special prayer you must pray to know Jesus and believe in Him. However, the following prayer can be used right now to express your decision to place your faith in Jesus Christ:
“Dear God, I realize I am a sinner and could never reach heaven on my own. I understand I need Jesus, and to accept the gift of forgiveness offered to me through his death on the cross. Right now I place my faith in Jesus Christ, who died and rose from the dead to give me eternal life. Please forgive me of my sins and help me to live for you. Thank you for loving me, accepting me, and giving me eternal life. Amen.”
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