Four Steps to Life
STEP 1
GOD’S LOVE
There are many problems in the world today. Although peace, happiness, and love are desired by many, only very few know what it means to have abundant life. God loves you and He wants you to have abundant life. God has a wonderful plan for your life. God loves you because it is His nature to love. Many today are not enjoying the love of God. Are you one of such people? You will discover the reason.
John 3:16
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 10:10
The thief cometh not, but to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
STEP 2
MAN’S PROBLEM
Although man was created in the image of God and was meant to live an abundant life, man got into problem because of sin. Sin separates us from God. It also hinders us from enjoying the love of God. Over the centuries, man has made many efforts in order to be at peace with God. But all these efforts have not helped man. Sin can be likened to a great wall which separates from God. And with this wall, man’s problem will remain.
Romans 3:23
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.
Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Isaiah 59:1,2
Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither His ear heavy, that it cannot hear; But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, that He will not hear.
STEP 3
GOD’S SOLUTION
What can we do to get man’s problem solved? Is there a way out?
God knows that we would not be able to find a way out through our own efforts. He provided the solution. His love for fallen men made him draw the plan of Salvation. He allowed His Son, Jesus Christ, to suffer for us so that through the suffering and sacrifice of His Son, we can pass from death to life.
Romans 5:8
But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
John 14:6
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Ephesians 2:4,5
But God, who is rich in mercy, for His great love wherewith He loved us; even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)
STEP 4
MAN’S RESPONSE
You have a part to play in order to benefit from God’s love. You cannot benefit unless you respond personally. Salvation is God’s free gift. But, you must receive this gift before you can enjoy it.
Romans 10:9
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Revelation 3:20
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock; if any man hears My voice, and open the door, I will come into him, and will sup with him, and he with Me.
John 1:12
But as many as received Him, to them gave He the power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name.
WHAT YOU MUST DO:
- Admit that you are a sinner now.
- Be willing to repent now.
- Believe that Jesus died for your sins.
- Go to God in prayer, repent, and invite Jesus into your life
A suggested prayer
Almighty God, I thank you because you love me per I wastost in sin, you sent your Son Jesus Christ to die for me. I believe that the blood He shed was for my pardon. Today, I repent of all my sins and ask for forgiveness. Lord Jesus, come into my heart. Save me now. I invite you into my heart today. Be my Savior and my Lord. Thank you for coming into my heart according to your promise. In Jesus’ Name, I pray. (Amen).
HAVE YOU TAKEN THESE 4 STEPS?
Then you must
- Read the Word of God every day – Ps 119:9,11
- Spend some time in prayer every day. – Phil 4:6
- Fellowship with other believers in the church so that you can be cared for and grow up spiritually. – Hebrews 10:25.
- Yield your life to God, witness for Christ, and bring others to Him – Mark 1:17.