THE GOSPEL
Part 3: Step 2 of 9: Read: The Gospel of our Salvation
Part 3: Step 3 of 9: Respond
The Gospel of our Salvation
Step 2: Read:
Have you personally trusted in Jesus Christ for your salvation? Have you repented of your sin (turned from a life of independence from God and turned to God in submission)? Have you trusted in Jesus alone for salvation? We are saved by grace (a free gift) received through faith in Jesus apart from any works (Ephesians 2:8-9). Are you trusting in Jesus Christ and Jesus Christ alone for the forgiveness of your sins and for a right standing with God? If you have not, and if it is your desire to place your trust in Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins and for a right relationship with God and to be baptized as a believer, simply let God know through prayer.
You might pray a prayer like this as an expression of your faith in Jesus Christ:
“God, I have not treasured you above all things. I have sinned by putting things before you and pursuing things more than you. I have failed to worship you as you deserve, and I deserve your just punishment for my sin. Thank you for loving me and giving your Son for me to pay the penalty for my sin. You have provided forgiveness for me and want to have a relationship with me. I trust Jesus Christ for a right standing with you God, I surrender my life to you, and I seek to find freedom in gaining my identity from you. I trust you to save me and rule my life by your grace. I desire to express my faith in Jesus by being baptized as Jesus commanded. Thank you for saving me.”
RESPOND:
Step 3 – Share how you came to trust Jesus or where you are in that decision.