Your Moment: Accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior

You have explored what the Bible teaches about God's plan, the reality of sin, and the gift of Heaven. You've learned that all other religions require man to reach God, but Christianity is about God reaching you.

This moment is about receiving that gift of grace and love that Jesus freely offers. There is no better time than right now to accept Him as your Lord and Savior.

Why This Decision Is Vital

This step is the absolute foundation of your relationship with God. It is so important because it is the moment you secure forgiveness and eternal life.

1. Forgiveness and Cleansing: When you accept Jesus, His death on the cross pays the penalty for all your sin—past, present, and future. You are instantly cleansed of your sinful nature and made righteous in God’s eyes.

2. Reconciliation: Sin created a barrier between you and a holy God. Accepting Jesus tears down that barrier and reconciles you to God, making you His child.

3. The Promise of Heaven: This step guarantees your place in Heaven not because of anything you have done, but because of everything Jesus has done. This is the free gift of eternal life.

The Bible makes the requirement for this life-changing moment incredibly clear:

“If you declare with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.” (Romans 10:9–10)

How to Accept Jesus (Your Next Step)

Becoming a Christian is as simple as sincerely believing in your heart and confessing with your mouth. It is a personal conversation between you and God.

You can tell God right now, wherever you are, that you accept His Son, Jesus, as your Savior.

A Prayer of Confession

To make this decision, you simply need to pray a prayer like this one. Remember, it is not the words that save you, but the sincerity of your heart:

“Dear God, I know that I am a sinner and I know that my sin has separated me from you. I believe that Jesus Christ is Your Son, and I believe He died on the cross to pay the penalty for my sins. I believe you raised Him from the dead. Right now, I confess with my mouth that Jesus is Lord. I ask you to forgive me of my sins, and I invite You to come into my heart and be my Lord and Savior. Thank You for the free gift of eternal life. Amen.”

The Urgency: You Are a New Creation!

If you just sincerely prayed that prayer, you are now a Christian and a new creation! There is no time to wait when it comes to securing your eternity. Act now to receive this gift!

• Your New Life Begins: The moment you accept Jesus, the Holy Spirit comes to live inside you. You are instantly saved and your new life with God has begun.

• Tell Someone: The Bible says to confess with your mouth. Your next urgent step is to tell a friend, a family member, or a pastor that you have just accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior! This public declaration is an important step in your new faith.

Welcome to the family of God!