Two thousand years ago a man named Jesus Christ said to a certain individual named Nicodemus"You must be born again." That was the beginning of a message which has revolutionized the lives of untold millions and secured for them the hope of eternity. The simplicity of those words of Jesus escaped the understanding of Nicodemus as he answered back to Jesus with his natural mind "You mean I must go back into my mothers womb again"? Soon after that conversation Jesus fulfilled His destined role and became the sacrifice for sin by dying a death by crucifixion on a wooden cross at a place called Golgotha.

Through this one act of obedience to His Father's will Jesus made the way possible in Himself for all to have access to eternal life and forgiveness of sins. This free gift of salvation has to be received by faith, and when you hear the "Good News" it's up to the individual to make the choice whether to receive Christ or not. This decision for Christ is the one thing necessary for Him to enter into the life of the individual and prepare that one for eternity.

The gospel message is so simple really, all that is necessary is a hearing ear, humility of heart and a willingness to accept by faith the words of Jesus. After that He will do the rest, even providing the faith to make that step towards Him. The Holy Spirit convicts us of our sin nature and the need for His righteousness to be imparted to us. My prayer for you is that you will make the right decision and become a part of God's family as I did.

Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee, You must be born again. The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit. John 3:3-8

That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. Romans 10:9-11

DID YOU KNOW!

Jesus Loves YOU ! He died so that you may live! You CAN know if you have eternal life..... by asking Jesus to forgive you of your sins, and by asking Him to come into your heart today.

Jesus said "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 sup with him, and he with Me.

... from the book of Revelations - Chap 3 and verse 20.

I now invite you to pray this prayer.

"My heavenly Father, I believe in my heart and confess with my mouth that your son Jesus Christ was crucified on a cross and died for me. Please forgive me of my sins and wash me in the blood of Jesus Christ your Son. Jesus come and live inside of my heart and fill me with your love. Holy Spirit baptize me and teach me about Jesus and my union with him who is now my life. Lord lead and guide me from this day forward. I pray this in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

If you prayed this prayer and meant it, you can be assured that your Heavenly Father has heard you. Your relationship with him has now been restored. You are no longer viewed by God as a sinner, but now his child, who has been saved by grace though faith. God when He looks in your heart from this time on, only see's Jesus Christ and his righteousness in you.

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things have passed away; behold, all things become new" (2 Corinthians 5:17).

Do you know of any Christian friends or saved family members that you could call, if so call them now. They would be overjoyed to hear you have accepted Christ. Let them help you find a Christian church where you can receive pastoral guidance and find others who have also decided to follow Jesus. There you will learn truths from the Bible which is God's word for mankind! Talk to Jesus just like you would if you were sharing something with your closest friend, that's all that prayer is. He cares about you and wants you to express yourself to Him. Christianity is a restored relationship with your Heavenly Father through His son Jesus Christ!

Feel free to e-mail me if you prayed this prayer for the first time and let me be your friend to help you as you begin your new life in Christ.

Pastor Michael Bassett