Becoming a Follower of Jesus
"For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord." - Romans 6:23
Deciding to become a follower of Jesus Christ is the single biggest decision you will ever make. Thanks to Jesus - His death and resurrection - it is remarkably simple to become a follower of His. It is a matter of believing.
First, you believe that you have disobeyed God. This disobedience is called "sin." When you break a local law, you deal with local authorities. When you break a state law, you deal with state authorities. The same goes for breaking a Federal law. But when you break God's Law, you sin against the infinite God. Your penalty is also infinite. The Bible says in Romans 6:23, "For the wages of sin is death." Death is your reward, your paycheck for sin. It's what you have earned. And yes, this goes for you. The Bible says in Romans 3:23, "For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard."
Thankfully, there is more to the story. Romans 6:23 continues, "but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord." Notice the switch from "wages" that you earn to "the free gift of God" which no one has ever earned. You may wonder how exactly the free gift of eternal life comes through Christ Jesus our Lord.
Someone had to pay for our sin. If we reject Jesus and the sacrifice He made on the cross, then we will pay for our own sin facing the eternal wrath of God in a place of everlasting torment called hell. "But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8) Jesus died on the cross as the sacrificial Lamb of God, substituting for you; He died in your place. When you believe in Him, His death counts for you. His payment for sin is applied to your account. You immediately receive forgiveness of sins, and the free gift of eternal life. There is nothing for you to do. He has already done it all. Simply believe.
Are you ready to make that decision? Complete the form below to get in touch with us. We have some resources we want to give you to help you get started as a new follower of Jesus.
Not quite ready? You too can complete the form and select the appropriate option. One of us will get in touch with you and help you as you consider believing in Jesus.
Real quickly - would you consider sharing this page with a friend? Maybe you know someone who has their own questions or who would benefit from reading this.
First, you believe that you have disobeyed God. This disobedience is called "sin." When you break a local law, you deal with local authorities. When you break a state law, you deal with state authorities. The same goes for breaking a Federal law. But when you break God's Law, you sin against the infinite God. Your penalty is also infinite. The Bible says in Romans 6:23, "For the wages of sin is death." Death is your reward, your paycheck for sin. It's what you have earned. And yes, this goes for you. The Bible says in Romans 3:23, "For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard."
Thankfully, there is more to the story. Romans 6:23 continues, "but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord." Notice the switch from "wages" that you earn to "the free gift of God" which no one has ever earned. You may wonder how exactly the free gift of eternal life comes through Christ Jesus our Lord.
Someone had to pay for our sin. If we reject Jesus and the sacrifice He made on the cross, then we will pay for our own sin facing the eternal wrath of God in a place of everlasting torment called hell. "But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8) Jesus died on the cross as the sacrificial Lamb of God, substituting for you; He died in your place. When you believe in Him, His death counts for you. His payment for sin is applied to your account. You immediately receive forgiveness of sins, and the free gift of eternal life. There is nothing for you to do. He has already done it all. Simply believe.
Are you ready to make that decision? Complete the form below to get in touch with us. We have some resources we want to give you to help you get started as a new follower of Jesus.
Not quite ready? You too can complete the form and select the appropriate option. One of us will get in touch with you and help you as you consider believing in Jesus.
Real quickly - would you consider sharing this page with a friend? Maybe you know someone who has their own questions or who would benefit from reading this.