Relationship

There is a big question that haunts all of us: "What happens when I die?" However, a more important question that we should ask is this: "When I die, will I spend eternity in Heaven with God?"

Our relationship to Jesus Christ is central to the answer of that question.

The good news is this – God wants you to know the answer. The Bible tells us in 1 John 5:13,

"These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life..."

God wants you to know where you're going! Let's look at it together.

Recognize Your Condition

My biggest mistake when I don't know my way is that I don't want to admit that I am lost! My wife calls this, "pride." In order to find the way to eternal life with God, I must admit I am lost in sin. Romans 5:12 teaches us that since Adam and Eve, the first man and woman on earth, a sin nature has been present in all people. Romans 3:23 says,

"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God."

Sin is any act contrary to God's laws and commandments, and those sins that I have committed separate me from God. Whenever I have been lost, I have paid some type of penalty. I have been late to a special event and, on occasion, I have received a speeding ticket. Sin also has a penalty. Romans 6:23 says,

"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."

The "wage" or payment for our sin is spiritual death, and eternal separation from God.

Religion and Good Works Are Not the Answer

Religions try to create their own ways to God. Their systems may seem logical, but they cannot bridge the gap created by our sin. Proverbs 14:12 says,

“There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.”

In other words, our thoughts and ways are not what matter. God’s Word, the Bible, provides true answers of grace and forgiveness. In Ephesians 2:8–9 the Bible says,

“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.”

The Good News: Jesus Christ Provides the Way!

Even though we were lost and separated from God, He loved us, and because He is love, God sent His Son to die on the Cross and raise from the dead three days later. John 3:16 explains

“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.”

Through the death and resurrection of Jesus, He became the payment for our sin. Now, we do not have to pay for our sin ourselves. By His grace, salvation is provided. In Romans 5:8, the Bible says,

“But God commendeth [meaning proved or demonstrated] his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”

Now – Believe and Receive Christ!

In order to have a relationship with God and an eternal home in Heaven, we must stop trusting ourselves, our works, and our religions, and place our full trust in Jesus Christ alone for the forgiveness of our sin and eternal life. In Romans 10:13 the Bible says,

“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

That is a promise directly from God that if you will pray to Him, confess that you are a sinner, ask Him to forgive your sins, and turn to Him alone to be your Saviour; He promises to save you and give you the free gift of eternal life. You can make that decision today by praying from your heart, something like this:

Dear God, I know that I am separated from you because of sin. I confess that in my sin, I cannot save myself. Right now, I turn to you alone to be my Saviour. I ask you to save me from the penalty of my sin, and I trust you to provide eternal life to me.—Amen

You'll never regret this decision!

Praise the Lord for your decision to trust Christ as Saviour!

We would love to know about your decision and give you materials to help you learn more about this new relationship! If you contact us here at Bridgeway Baptist Church, we would love to welcome you into our fellowship or recommend a good church in your area where you can learn the Bible and grow in God’s grace. Please give us a call at 0800-843-929, email us at info@bridgewayhb.com, or fill out the form below and we will get in touch very soon!

Whichever you choose, please let us know today!

Share the Gospel! 

We want to encourage you to tell someone about your decision to trust Christ. This is the most important decision you will ever make and you may know someone who needs the Gospel, just like you did.

So, click the button below to download the printable version of A Relationship With God or visit our outreach page for more helps to spread the good news of the Gospel.

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