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How to Know Jesus
 
1. Recognize that God loves you and has a plan for your life -
 
His love includes you:
 
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16).
 
He has new life for you:
 
"I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full" (John 10:10).
 
2. Recognize that sin separates you from God and others –
 
"Sin" is walking our own way in rebellion against God's will. When we walk away from God, we walk away from life.
 
Everyone has sinned:
 
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23).
 
Sin brings death:
 
"For the wages of sin is death" (Romans 6:23).
 
Our own efforts cannot save us.  As sinners we futilely try to find life's true meaning in the wrong ways and places:
 
"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-not by works, so that no one can boast" (Ephesians 2:8-9).
 
3. Recognize that Jesus Christ died and rose again for our sins –
 
Jesus Christ died in our place:
 
"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8).
 
He is the way to new life:
 
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!" (2 Corinthians 5:17).
 
He gives inner peace:
 
"We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ" (Romans 5:1).
 
He gives freedom:
 
"So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed" (John 8:36).
 
He gives eternal life:
"But the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 6:23).
 
4. You must repent and ask God for forgiveness –
 
Admit and confess your sins to God:
 
"He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy" (Proverbs 28:13).
 
Repentance means:
•  To acknowledge your sins.
•  To be sorry for your sins.
•  To confess your sins.
•  To forsake your sins.
•  To have your life changed by Christ.
 
Forgiveness is promised:
 
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9).
 
5. Place your trust in Christ and receive Him as your Savior  –
 
Christ is ready:
 
"Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will go in" (Revelation 3:20).
 
Receive him now:
 
"Yet to all who received Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God" (John 1:12).
 
Pray this prayer:
 
Lord Jesus, I want to have life. I know that I have sinned. I need Your forgiveness and pardon. I believe that You died and rose again for my sins. I now accept You as my personal Savior. I will forsake my sinful life. I know that Your grace and power will enable me to live for You. Thank You, Jesus, for saving me and for giving me a new life.
For help in living a meaningful life in Christ:
 
•  Be assured of Christ's forgiveness.
•  Read your Bible and pray daily.
•  Find a concerned pastor and other Christians.
•  Become a vital part of that church.
•  Share your faith with others.
 
Next Steps:
For help in growing as a disciple of Christ, email us at info@varinachurch.org
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      • Child Sponsorship
    • Worship
    • VCN Small Groups
    • VCN Kids Church
    • VCN Youth
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    • JOY Sr. Adult Ministries
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