Jesus had vision, purpose,and leadership, but most couldn't see it until after his death. He is God's son who came to earth to live as a man. He experienced struggles and defeat, just like us. He encountered joys and sorrows, just like us. He made hard decisions, just like us. The emotional trials of human life are timeless. They haven't changed much since Jesus walked the earth. His goal was to walk as we walk, teach us to live as he lived, and die so we might not. His whole life was focused on us.
God loves you and created you to live with purpose and success. Only through a friendship with God, do we see the real reason for living. That relationship is only possible because of Jesus' life. When Jesus died on the cross, it was more than just a misfortunate occurrence. In fact, it was God's plan for Jesus. He died in our place. Because of His death and resurrection, we can receive forgiveness, have a personal relationship with God, and live each day guided by the Spirit of God. We can experience true success and joy. If you'd like to learn more about a relationship with Jesus, please contact us. We'd love to answer your questions or pray with you.
How can I have a personal relationship with God?
- REALIZE the separation that exists between God and mankind is due to sin (any action or thought that leads us away from God.) Romans 3:23 - "For all have sinned and fall short of God's glorious standard."
- REPENT from sin. That simply means to make a 180° turn. It means moving from ignoring God, to allowing Him to lead and guide your life. Romans 6:23 - "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord."
- RESPOND to the solution God has for this separation Jesus Christ. God sent his Son, Jesus, to earth to pay for the sin-debt that mankind owed. You respond by telling God that you accept his solution. John 3:16 - "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life."
- RELATE to God through reading the Bible, talking and listening to Him in prayer, and worshipping Him together with others who are seeking God just like you. Romans 5:11 - "So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God - all because of what our Lord Jesus Christ has done for us in making us friends of God."