Columbia Baptist Association

How can I be in a right relationship with God?

SALVATION
KNOW FOR SURE...ALL HAVE SINNED!

"For all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God."  Romans 3:23

ALL have sinned. ALL need to be saved. Do you realize YOU have sinned? Sin separates man FROM God. Salvation JOINS God and man together through Christ.

"For the wages of sin is death..."  Romans 6:23  (spiritual death)

Sin's payday is death - spiritual death! Unless man receives spiritual life in Christ, he will physically die and remain spiritually dead. Man will spend eternity (heaven or hell) based on how he left THIS LIFE spiritually.
 

KNOW FOR SURE...GOD LOVES SINNERS!

"But God proves His own love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us!"  Romans 5:8

Know for sure God loves you - He is on your side! God loves us and proved His love by sending His son to die FOR us. Christ paid the price for our sins!

Jesus said to him, "I am the way , the truth, and the life: No one comes (can be saved) to the Father except through me."  John 14:6

Christ is the ONLY means of Salvation. If man wants to go to heaven, he must receive Christ as his Savior.

KNOW FOR SURE...YOU CAN BE SAVED!

"If you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead YOU WILL BE SAVED."

To be saved - TO KNOW FOR SURE - You must believe Jesus died for you on the cross, believe He was raised from the grave to be victorious over sin and death, and confess your sins to Him and invite Him into your life (heart).

KNOW FOR SURE...ASK HIM NOW!

"For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord (prays for forgiveness) will be saved."  Romans 10:13

"Listen, I (Jesus) stand at the door (of your heart) and knock (wanting to come in). If anyone hears My voice (the Holy Spirit telling you to become a Christian) and opens the door (invite him into your life) I WILL come in and have fellowship with him, and he with me."

Knowing that Christ is willing to save you, would you like to invite Jesus into your life? If you would like to ask Jesus to be your Lord and Savior, just call on Him by praying a prayer similar to this one from your heart.

Lord Jesus, I know that I'm a sinner and need your forgiveness. I believe you died for me and that You are alive today. I ask that You forgive me of my sins and come into my life. From this moment on, Lord Jesus, I trust You as my Lord and Savior. Thank you for saving me today. Amen!

If you have sincerely (meant it from the heart) prayed to accept Jesus Christ as the Savior of your soul, you are now a child of God! You have the privilege of talking to Him in prayer at any time about anything. The Christian life is a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. And best of all, it is a relationship that will last for all eternity!

What do I do once I trust Jesus Christ for salvation?
1. Read your Bible and pray to God regularly.
2. Get baptized as a symbol to others of your new faith.
3. Tell others about Christ.
4. Worship, fellowship, and serve with other Christians at a local church.
5. Find a mature believer to help you grow in your new faith.

If you prayed to receive Christ, we would like to know so we can pray for you. Please e-mail us through our website or call us, 334-794-6281.

If you need help in locating a church to worship, fellowship and serve with other Christians please call or e-mail (mail@columbiabaptistassociation.net) us.