THE PLAN OF SALVATION

INTRODUCTION
If you died today, how sure are you that you would go to Heaven? There are many people who have attended church for years who are still not absolutely sure. Being sure you have Heaven as your future home involves being sure of your decision to trust in Jesus Christ as Savior! The following five steps help explain this very important decision.

1. WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND THAT GOD LOVES US!

a. 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. (John 3:16) i. ii. iii. iv.
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Who does God love? ________________________ What did God give? _________________________ Underline what we must do to get everlasting life. According to John 3:16, does God love you? Yes No

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. (John 10:10)

i. Underline why Jesus said He came. John 10:10. ii. Circle what kind of life He wants us to have. III. Would you like to have this kind of life? Yes No

2. WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND THAT SIN HAS CUT US OFF FROM GOD!

a. For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; (Romans 3:23) i. Circle how many people have sinned according to Romans 3:23. ii. According to Romans 3:23 are you a sinner? Yes No b. For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 6:23) i. Underline the result of sin according to Romans 6:23. II. According to Romans 6:23 do you deserve to die? Yes No iii. Circle what the gift of God is according to Romans 6:23.

Harvest Free Will Baptist Church www.harvestbakersfield.com Pastor Kurt Lindgren

3. JESUS CHRIST, CAME AND PAID THE PRICE FOR OUR SINS!
a. Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. (John 14:6) i. Circle three things Jesus says He is in John 14:6. ii. Circle who is able to come to God without Jesus Christ. b. But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8) i. Underline how God has demonstrated His love for us in Romans 5:8. ii. Circle what condition we were in when God loved us. III. Do you believe Jesus died for you? Yes No

4. WE MUST ASK JESUS CHRIST COME INTO OUR LIVES TO GET SALVATION!
a. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: (John 1:12) i. Circle the two things we must do to become Children of God (John 1:12) ii. Are you willing to receive Christ into your life? Yes No b. 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. (Ephesians 2:8-9) i. Circle how we are saved according to (Ephesians 2:8-9). ii. Underline why God chose to save us through faith instead of by works.

5. HERE IS HOW YOU CAN ASK JESUS COME INTO YOUR LIFE:
a. Admit your need (I am a sinner) - Without Jesus there is no hope for us. b. Turn away from your sins (repent) - Changing your life shows Jesus you truly love Him. c. Believe that Jesus Christ died for you on the Cross and rose from the grave. i. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. (Acts 16:31) d. Through prayer, ask Jesus to forgive you of your sins and come in and control your life. i. That prayer is between you and the Lord, somebody can help you, but it has to come from you, it doesnt have to be fancy - just real.

Harvest Free Will Baptist Church www.harvestbakersfield.com Pastor Kurt Lindgren