~ God Loves You ~
More important than any of the activities or events that go on here at
Lynden Nazarene Church is the reason we are here... we are a part of God's Family. There
are five simple steps which each of us have to walk in order to became a Christian:
STEP 1
Recognize that God Loves You and has a plan for your life.
His love includes everyone:
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16
He has life for you:
"I am come that they might have life, and.. have it more abundantly." John 10:10
STEP 2
Recognize that sin separates you from God. Sin is man's
rebellion against God, resulting in disobedience to God's will.
All have sinned:
"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23
Our own efforts cannot save us:
"For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works lest any man should boast." Ephesians 2:8-9
STEP 3
Recognize that Jesus Christ died for our sins.
He died in our place:
"But God commends his love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." Romans
5:8
He gives life new meaning:
"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away, behold, all things are become new."
II Corinthians 5:17
STEP 4
Realize that you are a sinner and ask God for forgiveness.
We must repent of our sins:
"Repent therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out." Acts 3:19
Forgiveness is promised:
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive
us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." I John 1: 9
STEP 5
Receive Christ as your Savior.
Christ is ready:
"Behold, I stand at the door, and knock,- if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him and will sup with him, and he with me." Revelation
3:20
What to pray:
Dear God, I know that I am a sinner and confess my need for your forgiveness and pardon.
I believe Jesus Christ died for my sin. I now accept Him as my personal
Savior. I will forsake my sinful life and know that your grace and power will enable
me to live a meaningful life.
If you prayed this prayer:
"Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners,but
fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God," Ephesians
2:19
