In His Steps-Salvation

God created us in His own image and intended for us to have abundant life, and to be in communion with Him forever. He also gave us a free will of our own and the freedom of choice, as a gift. We chose to disobey God and use our will to rebel against Him. Adam and Eve, the first two humans God created, used their freedom of choice to willfully disobey God. Every human born since then has inherited that sinful nature at birth. We all have a natural tendency toward sin, apart from God.
The Bible says, "But your iniquities have separated you from God; and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He will not hear." (Isaiah 59:2)
The simple truth is that, no matter how hard we try to be "good" and earn God's approval, we will never be "good enough" to do this on our own. We need a "bridge" back to God.
The Good News is that God has a plan to restore us to fellowship with Him, and anyone can accept this plan.

God sent his own Son, Jesus Christ, to live among us in human form. Jesus knowingly allowed Himself to be crucified, tortured and killed on the cross, in order to take upon Himself the punishment for every one of our human sins. He literally served as our "proxy" in order to become our "bridge" to God and Heaven. Three days after His death, Jesus arose from the dead. He ascended into Heaven, where He is preparing a place for each of us who will accept what He did on our behalf.
So what do you have to do to accept God's offer of forgiveness?
The Bible says, "But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name." (John 1:12) and also, "If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." (Romans 10:9).

Admit you are a sinner and have rebelled against God.

Bewilling to turn from your sins. (repent)

Believe that Jesus Christ died for you on the Cross and rose from the grave.

Through prayer, invite Jesus to come in and control your life through the Holy Spirit.

"Dear Lord Jesus,
I know that I am a sinner and need Your forgiveness. I believe that You died for my sins.
I want to turn from my sins. I now invite You to come into my heart and life.
I want to trust You as Savior and follow you as Lord. Amen."

Have you just accepted Jesus as your personal Savior?
If so, you may be wondering, "what do I do next?"
The best way to get better acquainted with the God who created you and the Savior who rescued you from sin, is to begin studying God's personal love letters to YOU.