Did you know that God created you?
Did you know that you were created by God to have a loving relationship with God? He is patiently and lovingly waiting for you to respond to His invitation to salvation. Yes, you can receive forgiveness for all your sins and assurance of eternal life through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. "God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved" (John 3:16-17).
How can I know God?
You may be asking yourself: "How can I know God?" Man is able to know the true and living God through His Word (The Holy Bible). The Scripture reveals God's character, His stance and His plan for all mankind. It is through reading His Word that we are cleansed and come to a knowledge of the righteousness of God and that which He requires of us all.
What is it that prevents us from personally knowing God?
The sin that we inherited from Adam has separated us from God — our corruption is to such a degree that we cannot know Him personally and cannot experience His true love. God's Word says, "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23). Man was created to have fellowship with God, but because of disobedience sin this prevented from that Holy union. Anything less than perfect obedience to all God's commands will cause death "The wages of sin is death" (Romans 6:23). The ultimate result of this death is an eternity in Hell. This spiritual death has forged a separation from God. Man is sinful and God is holy. This creates a gulf unbridgeable by man making that intended fellowship impossible. The only solution is a divine bridge — that bridge is Christ Jesus. "And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation" 2 Corinthians 5:18.
God created a way by sending His Son to pay the price for our sin. "God demonstrated His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8). He died in our place; He who knew no sin became sin for us. This removed our burden of sin and allows us the chance to enter into that desired fellowship if we follow His way.
Is Jesus Christ the only way?
He is the only way! Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." (John 14:6). It is not just enough that you know these truths. We must individually place our trust in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour. It is by repenting of our sins and believing on Christ that we can know God personally and experience His love for ourselves. "But as many as received him, to them gave the power to become the sons of God, [even] to them that believe on his name:" (John 1:12).
"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them" (Ephesians 2:8-10). "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." (Acts 2:38).
What must I do now?
You may wonder, now that you feel drawn, "What now?" The command for believers, both young and old, is simple:
- Repent of your sins and be baptised in the name of Jesus Christ.
- Tarry believing that you will receive the Holy Spirit.
- Pray to Jesus to strengthen your faith and increase your love toward Him.
- Study the word of God and learn the way of Holiness according to the scriptures.
Following these instructions will build upon your faith and belief in God and gain eternal life!