The Bible says; "By faith Noah, being warned of GOD of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith." (Hebrews 11:7). Noah and his family put their faith and trust in GOD.
Dear Friend, Have you put your trust in GOD ?
You ask, "What does it mean to trust GOD ?"
FIRST, trust GOD when HE says that every person is a sinner.
The Bible tells us in Romans 3:10, ". . .There is none righteous, no, not one." And again in Romans 3:23 says, "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of GOD." Our sins have separated us from GOD. Before you can know that you have eternal life and that you will go to Heaven, you must first know and believe that you are a sinner.
SECOND, trust GOD when HE says that our sin debt must be paid.
Romans 6:23 says, "For the wages of sin is death,. . ." According to GOD's WORD, we are all sinners, and our sin must be paid for. If we fail to trust GOD in this life, we will die without CHRIST and spend eternity separated from GOD in a Devil's Hell.
THIRD, trust GOD when HE says that CHRIST died for our sins and rose from the dead.
The Bible tells us in Romans 5:8, "But GOD commendeth HIS love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, CHRIST died for us." The best news that anyone could ever tell you is that JESUS CHRIST died for your sins. All our sins were laid on HIM. HE paid our sin debt in full.
CHRIST shed HIS blood on Calvary for you, because ". . . without shedding of blood is no remission" of sin (Hebrews 9:22). Then HE rose from the dead, and HE said to those who trust HIM, ". . . Because I live, ye shall live also" (John 14:19).
FOURTH, trust GOD when HE says we must personally receive CHRIST as our SAVIOR.
Romans 10:13 says, "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the LORD shall be saved." That "whosoever" means you. GOD allows you to choose whether or not you will trust HIM.
A person can believe that GOD loves him. He can believe that he is a sinner and that sin must be paid for. But if he is not willing to put his faith and trust in CHRIST, he will die lost and be separated from GOD forever.
Let us review for a moment.
* Do you realize that GOD loves you ? (John 3:16)
* Do you believe that you are a sinner ? (Romans 3:23)
* Do you agree with the Bible that your sin debt must be paid ?
(Romans 6:23)
* Do you believe that CHRIST died for you ? (Romans 5:8)
* Do you see that you must call upon the LORD to save you ?
(Romans 10:13)
If you would be willing to turn to CHRIST in repentance and faith, pray this simple prayer of salvation or one like it:
LORD, I know that I am a sinner, and I believe YOU died and rose again for me. I am trusting YOU to forgive me, come into my heart and save me. Help me to live for YOU always. In JESUS' name I pray, AMEN.
The LORD JESUS said, ". . . I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish. . ." (John 10:28).
Everlasting life is ours when we receive CHRIST as our personal SAVIOR.
Now that you're a Christian:
* Share your new-found faith with your family and friends (Acts
16:31-33).
* Identify with CHRIST through believer's baptism and become part of a local, Bible-believing church (Acts 2:41,47).
We look forward to meeting you and rejoicing over your decision for CHRIST. Plan to visit us soon or watch us LIVE on-line on Facebook or Youtube. The Gulf Coast Baptist Church (239)-574-1000
Your servant in CHRIST,
Julie
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