JesusHow to know Jesus:1. Recognize you are a sinner You must admit your spiritual need. The Bible says,"There is none righteous, no not one." (Romans 3:10) Stop making excuses, blaming everyone and everything else for your actions. "For all have sinned and fall short of the Glory of God."(Romans 3:23)2. Recognize that Jesus Christ died on the cross for you The Bible tells us, "For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God." (1 Peter 3:18). He paid the price for your sin. The apostle Paul acknowledged, "...the life which I live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me." (Galations 2:20) 3. Repent of your sins The word "repent" means "to change your direction". The Bible tells us, "Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord." (Acts 3:19). God commands people everywhere to repent. You must be willing to turn away from those things that displease God. 4. Receive Jesus Christ as your personal Savior Jesus said, "Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28). It is essential that you come to him as you are. Don't try "to clean up your life" before you come to God. Instead receive him, and allow Him to do the cleansing. Jesus said, "All the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out." (John 6:37) |