WHo is jesus christ
But He was pierced for our offenses, He was crushed for our wrongdoings; The punishment for our well-being was laid upon Him, And by His wounds we are healed. All of us, like sheep, have gone astray, Each of us has turned to his own way; But the Lord has caused the wrongdoing of us all to fall on Him.
Isaiah 53:5-6
The Way, and
The Truth, and
The Life.
Colossians 1:16
for by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones, or dominions, or rulers, or authorities—all things have been created through Him and for Him.
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John 1:14
And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us; and we saw His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
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John 14:6
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me."
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Son of god
But when the fullness of the time came, God sent His Son, born of a woman...so that we might receive the adoption as sons and daughters.
Galatians 4:4-5
died for us
And Jesus, crying out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into Your hands I entrust My spirit.” And having said this, He died.
Luke 23:46
he is risen
Do not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for Jesus who has been crucified. He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said. Come, see the place where He was lying.
Matthew 28:5-6
He is coming
And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and He who sat on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and wages war.
Luke 19:11
jesus saves
If you have never received Jesus as your Savior and Lord or are not sure, and you are ready to do so or want to be sure, understand that your salvation comes by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, which is a gift from God. (Ephesians 2:8-9). There is no prayer of salvation or a special "Sinners' Prayer" that replaces this faith and belief in Jesus Christ. Saying a sinner’s prayer will not accomplish anything on its own. A true sinner’s prayer only represents what a person knows, understands, and believes about their sinfulness and need for salvation. This saving faith is not just intellectual; it's a transformative belief that includes acknowledging Jesus as Lord, repenting from sin, and yielding to His authority. Salvation is not earned by works but is evidenced by them.
It is not the prayer that saves you, but only the deep conviction and belief in Jesus as Lord and Savior (John 3:16). The One and only Savior (John 14:6), divinely conceived and born of a virgin woman (Matthew 1:18-25), lived on earth as fully God and fully man, died (was crucified) for our sins (Romans 5:8), and rose from His death (was resurrected) three days later, freely forgiving, saving, and giving eternal life to anyone who believes in Him (2 Timothy 1:10).
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It is also essential to understand that no one comes to Jesus for salvation unless our Father in Heaven, through His Spirit, draws us to this decision (John 6:44), as our sinful nature prevents us from coming to this life-changing conclusion and choosing for ourselves.
We pray that you take time to consider the free gift of salvation, which, through faith in Jesus alone, guarantees your eternal life in heaven rather than in hell. When you are ready, we encourage you to pray this simple prayer or one similar to it, and receive Him as Lord over your life, repenting of your sin and beginning the journey of transformation in your new life.
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"Dear God, I know that I am a sinner, and I ask for Your forgiveness. I believe Jesus Christ is Your Son, that He died for my sins, and that You raised Him to life. I want to trust Him as my Savior and follow Him as Lord from this day forward. Guide my life and help me do Your will. I pray this in Jesus' name, Amen."​​
We would like to know if you have just prayed this prayer, so we can continue to pray for you. You will not walk this journey alone. Pastor Josh would love to hear from you!
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​​Believing in our hearts and confessing this faithful and eternal, life-changing understanding and decision out loud with our mouths aligns with the Word of God in Romans 10:9-10. This verse does not establish public confession as a prerequisite for salvation. Instead, it asserts that when someone trusts Jesus and subsequently confesses Him as Lord, knowing that persecution is sure to come, that individual gives evidence of genuine salvation. As with Baptism and all good works, public confession is not the means of salvation; it is the evidence of salvation.
If you are still seeking or have made the decision to become a child of God and make Jesus the Lord and Savior over your life, these are essential next steps to consider:
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Pray and talk to God and Jesus.
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Obtain a Bible and start reading God's Word.
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Share your faith with another believer in your life and ask them to pray with and for you.
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Attend a local church for further teaching, equipping, and counseling.
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If you are struggling with addiction or past hurts, speak with a church elder or Pastor, and find and attend a program to help you break free of enslaving sins and emotional suffering.
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In obedience, outwardly make a public profession of faith and discipleship by being baptized. (In the waters of Baptism, a person says, wordlessly, “I confess faith in Christ; Jesus has cleansed my soul from sin, and I now have a new life of sanctification."
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If you need help choosing a Bible, deciding where to begin reading, or finding a local Church, come by the Wisdom Well or Formed For Christ Church if you live in or ever pass through our area, or send us a message or give us a call. We would love to support and encourage you in your next steps on your journey, wherever you live in the United States or around the world.​
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Additionally, consider learning more about your new identity in Christ by clicking on the fingerprint cross below, which will direct you to our New Identity page. There, you can explore further and download a two-page PDF document outlining key biblical truths and additional teachings on what it means to receive a new identity in Jesus.​​
Click here to discover your new identity!
