HOW CAN I KNOW GOD?

Admit your spiritual need

We are all sinners; we have missed the mark of spiritual perfection God desires for
us. Gods Word says, Everyone has sinned. No one measures up to Gods glory
(Romans 3:23). What is the result of sin? According to the Bible, When you sin,
the pay you get is death (Romans 6:23). When we reject Gods truth we bring
His judgment of death upon ourselves.
Believe that Jesus is Gods solution
Since we can never measure up to Gods standards on our own, God has reached
out to us through His Son, Jesus Christ. John 3:16-17 states, God loved the world
so much that he gave his one and only Son. Anyone who believes in Him will not
die but will have eternal life. God did not send his Son into the world to judge the
world. He sent his Son to save the world through him. In Romans 5:8 we read,
Here is how God has shown his love for us. While we were still sinners, Christ
died for us.
Respond to Gods invitation
Once you have acknowledged your sin and believed that Christ is the solution, you
are at a crossroads. You can either reject Gods solution and accept the
consequences or respond to Gods invitation to accept Jesus Christ as your
personal Savior. In Romans 6:23 we read, God gives you the gift of eternal life
because of what Christ Jesus our Lord has done.
Matthew 11:28-30 says, Come to me all of you who are tired and are carrying
heavy loads. I will give you rest. Become my servants and learn from meserving
me is easy, and my load is light. His invitation is clear. All that remains is a
response. What do you need to do to receive Gods gift of rest and eternal life.
Just take it! In Revelation 3:20 God says to us, Here I am! I stand at the door and
knock. If any of you hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat
with you. And you will eat with me. Jesus is knocking at the door of your heart at
this very moment, seeking entrance into your life. And God's Word tells us that
when we believe in His name and accept him, He gives us the right to become
children of God.
If you would like to receive Jesus Christ into your heart and life right now, pray the
following prayer with a sincere heart: "Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I

believe you died for my sins. Right now, I turn from my sins and open the door of
my heart and life. I receive you as my personal Lord and Savior. Thank you for
saving me. Amen."
Congratulations! You are a now child of God!
If you prayed that prayer and really meant it, Jesus Christ has now taken residence
in your heart! Not only that, but he has forgiven all of your sin. God's Word says,
"If we admit that we have sinned, he will forgive us our sins. He will forgive every
wrong thing we have done. He will make us pure" (1 John 1:9). God also promises,
"Anyone who believes in Christ is a new creation. The old is gone! The new has
come!" (2 Corinthians 5:17). Your decision to receive Christ also means that you
are now going to Heaven one day. Thats a lot to be thankful for!
Grow Stronger
Now that you have a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ, you
need to take some practical steps to grow strong spiritually: read the Bible, pray,
and go to church. We at The Hope Center would like to hear from you and send
you some materials to help you grow in your relationship with Christ.