Everyone comes to Christ in different ways. I didn't say the sinners prayer till after I had already accepted Jesus in my heart.
See for me... I started comparing bibles and praying a lot for wisdom and for the truth. So after studying for like 3-4 months. And realizing what I had been taught as a Jehovah's Witness wasn't true. It was like a conversion. Cause the more I read the more I started to understand and see who Jesus really was.
You know how Jesus came to Paul on the road to Damascus and said "Why are you persecuting me?" And struck him with blindness. Well for me.. Jesus met me on the road to Texas. I drove blindly.. with tears in my eyes. I drove to Texas not knowing what would happen. I just knew if I didn't leave nothing would ever get better. Looking back, I know the Lord was watching me the whole time. He protected us. He has been watching me my whole life. Waiting for me! He is waiting for you too!
Understanding the Trinity was hard and I prayed a lot for wisdom on that. But my mother-in-law who was the best example of real Christian told me one day, "Do you understand the Trinity?" And I said, "Yes!" And she said, "See, I could not explain it to you. Thats something the Holy Spirit had to teach you!" Wow! That is so true! Since Jesus had opened my eyes and I was willing to be taught...thats why I could finally understand.
You know how Jesus asked Peter, in Matthew 16:15 “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?”16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17 Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. 18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. 19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”
This is so true for any person who comes to Christ. God has to reveal himself to you. It cant be through a religion or a priest. It has to come from your willingness to learn, prayer and bible study. Men cannot teach you this stuff. Only the Holy Spirit. Real Bible teaching Churches and Pastors can help reinforce these things ...but the conversion first happens with in you. In that personal relationship and commitment to Christ.
So for a religion like the Jehovah's Witnesses where they tell you what to believe and they interpret all the scriptures for you.... thats not conversion. Witnesses do not have a story when they become witnesses. Real born again Christians will have a story to tell you when they get converted... it will be like I was into this or that and I was miserable and Jesus saved me! Witnesses DO NOT HAVE A TESTIMONIAL. So if you have been born again and have accepted Jesus fully into your life ...than God bless you and welcome to the Family of God!
See for me... I started comparing bibles and praying a lot for wisdom and for the truth. So after studying for like 3-4 months. And realizing what I had been taught as a Jehovah's Witness wasn't true. It was like a conversion. Cause the more I read the more I started to understand and see who Jesus really was.
You know how Jesus came to Paul on the road to Damascus and said "Why are you persecuting me?" And struck him with blindness. Well for me.. Jesus met me on the road to Texas. I drove blindly.. with tears in my eyes. I drove to Texas not knowing what would happen. I just knew if I didn't leave nothing would ever get better. Looking back, I know the Lord was watching me the whole time. He protected us. He has been watching me my whole life. Waiting for me! He is waiting for you too!
Understanding the Trinity was hard and I prayed a lot for wisdom on that. But my mother-in-law who was the best example of real Christian told me one day, "Do you understand the Trinity?" And I said, "Yes!" And she said, "See, I could not explain it to you. Thats something the Holy Spirit had to teach you!" Wow! That is so true! Since Jesus had opened my eyes and I was willing to be taught...thats why I could finally understand.
You know how Jesus asked Peter, in Matthew 16:15 “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?”16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17 Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. 18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. 19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”
This is so true for any person who comes to Christ. God has to reveal himself to you. It cant be through a religion or a priest. It has to come from your willingness to learn, prayer and bible study. Men cannot teach you this stuff. Only the Holy Spirit. Real Bible teaching Churches and Pastors can help reinforce these things ...but the conversion first happens with in you. In that personal relationship and commitment to Christ.
So for a religion like the Jehovah's Witnesses where they tell you what to believe and they interpret all the scriptures for you.... thats not conversion. Witnesses do not have a story when they become witnesses. Real born again Christians will have a story to tell you when they get converted... it will be like I was into this or that and I was miserable and Jesus saved me! Witnesses DO NOT HAVE A TESTIMONIAL. So if you have been born again and have accepted Jesus fully into your life ...than God bless you and welcome to the Family of God!
The Sinners Prayer
Our only hope is in Christ. You can't get to heaven as you are because your sins have separated you from God (Romans 3:23). That's why God sent His only Son to die for the sins of the world, to bridge the gap between God and man (Romans 6:23). If you were good enough to go to heaven on your own merit, Jesus' death, burial and resurrection would have been unnecessary.Well what do you need to do? First, come to the Father, admitting that you are a sinner. This proclaims your need for a Savior. Second, ask for forgiveness of your sins. Third, ask Jesus, to come into your heart, and save you, and to help you live a life for Him (Romans 10:9-10). Dedicate the rest of your life to serving Him and mean it. Only a truly repentant heart can Christ come in and forgive. Jesus died for you, He ask that you live for Him (Romans 10:13).
If you would like to accept Jesus as Lord pray with me right now:
Father, I know that I am a sinner and cannot obtain salvation in and of myself. I come to you in the name of Jesus asking that you forgive me of my sins, and to cleanse me from all unrighteousness and guilt. I trust and believe that Jesus died and rose again to pay my sin penalty. I accept this free gift of salvation, and from this day forward, turn my life completely over to the Lord. I thank you and praise you God for giving me a new life in Christ. Amen.
Now that you're a Christian. There are a number of things you need to do.
Get in church. It is important that you find a good local church.
Start reading your Bible and praying daily.
This is very important if you are to develop your Christian walk. It is impossible to succeed as a Christian without these three basic fundamentals. No one can do it for you, only you.
Allow Jesus to walk in your life.
God's Plan Of Salvation
1. It is a fact that God loves you. (John 3:16)
2. It is a fact that you are a sinner. (Romans 3:23)
3. It is a fact that you are now dead in sin. (Romans 6:23)
4. It is a fact that Christ died for you. (Romans 5:6-8)
5. It is a fact that you can be saved by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. (Acts 16:30,31)
6. It is a fact that you can be saved and know it. (I John 5:10-13)
7. It is a fact that you are now a child of God and you are to obey Him. (Acts 5:29)
Basics Of The Christian Life
1. Submit yourself to God daily. (Romans 6:13)
2. Read & Study God's Word. (I Peter 2:2)
3. Pray for others and self. (I John 3:22; 5:14-15)
4. Fellowship with Christians. (Hebrews 10:25)
5. Tell others about what Jesus can mean to them. (Philemon 6)
If you would like to accept Jesus as Lord pray with me right now:
Father, I know that I am a sinner and cannot obtain salvation in and of myself. I come to you in the name of Jesus asking that you forgive me of my sins, and to cleanse me from all unrighteousness and guilt. I trust and believe that Jesus died and rose again to pay my sin penalty. I accept this free gift of salvation, and from this day forward, turn my life completely over to the Lord. I thank you and praise you God for giving me a new life in Christ. Amen.
Now that you're a Christian. There are a number of things you need to do.
Get in church. It is important that you find a good local church.
Start reading your Bible and praying daily.
This is very important if you are to develop your Christian walk. It is impossible to succeed as a Christian without these three basic fundamentals. No one can do it for you, only you.
Allow Jesus to walk in your life.
God's Plan Of Salvation
1. It is a fact that God loves you. (John 3:16)
2. It is a fact that you are a sinner. (Romans 3:23)
3. It is a fact that you are now dead in sin. (Romans 6:23)
4. It is a fact that Christ died for you. (Romans 5:6-8)
5. It is a fact that you can be saved by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. (Acts 16:30,31)
6. It is a fact that you can be saved and know it. (I John 5:10-13)
7. It is a fact that you are now a child of God and you are to obey Him. (Acts 5:29)
Basics Of The Christian Life
1. Submit yourself to God daily. (Romans 6:13)
2. Read & Study God's Word. (I Peter 2:2)
3. Pray for others and self. (I John 3:22; 5:14-15)
4. Fellowship with Christians. (Hebrews 10:25)
5. Tell others about what Jesus can mean to them. (Philemon 6)