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Salvation
means to be rescued
from sin and its punishment and set free to know, love and serve God.
Jesus replied, "I tell you the
truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin... If the son sets you free, you will
be free indeed." John
8:34,36
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All
People have turned
away from God and broken the law of God. The Bible calls this sin.
All have sinned and fall short of
the glory of God.
Romans 3:23
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Left
to Ourselves there is no
rescue, and the justice of God requires our eternal damnation in the
terrors of hell.
Whoever believes in the Son has eternal
life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on
him.
John 3:36
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Victory
over sin was
obtained when God sent His Son Jesus to earth. Jesus obeyed God's laws
perfectly, yet He died to pay for the sins of all who believe.
This is love, not that we loved
God, but that He loved us and sent His son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.
I John 4:10
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Admitting
that our sin has
put us in a desperate situation is the first step in our rescue.
If we claim to be without sin, we
deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He
is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins
I
John 1: 8,9
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Taking
the free gift of
Jesus' payment for our sin making us "not guilty" in God's sight.
The wages of sin is death, but the
gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 6:23
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In
Gratitude for such
love, we follow Him in obedience and sacrificial service.
Therefore, I urge you, in
view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and
pleasing to God. Romans 12:1
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Only
Jesus has provided
the way to salvation.
Salvation is found in no one
else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be
saved. Acts 4:12
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NOW
is the time to make
your decision.
Now is the time of God's favor,
now is the day of salvation.
2 Corinthians 6:2
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How do we receive it?
Salvation is a gift, pure and simple. God gives us salvation on the basis
of what Jesus Christ has done for us and welcomes us into the kingdom. We
receive it by believing.
What has Jesus done that God should do this for us?
He came to earth and lived the life of perfect obedience before God.
That perfect obedience was put into our accounts and registered to our names.
So we never need fear being morally overdrawn on that day when we will stand in
His holy presence. Our accounts are filled with the perfect obedience of
Jesus Christ.
Jesus died on the cross for us, bearing in His own body the just punishment
of God for our sin. God's justice was satisfied with Jesus' sacrifice.
Those who believe are saved.
If you are ready to accept this gift, pray this prayer:
"Jesus, I believe that you are the holy Son of God. I believe that you
died on the cross for my sins and that you rose from the dead. You are my
salvation. Please wash all my sins away and make me a child of God.
I give my life to you today. Amen."
Please feel free to contact Mercy Baptist to let us know you prayed this pray
or if you would like some spiritual guidance.
Mercy
Baptist Church
3474
Pennsylvania Ave.
Weirton,
WV 26062
Telephone:
304-723-0700
Email:
mercybaptistchurch@wvdsl.net
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