Some things you may be wondering. . .
What does it mean to make Jesus my Lord and Savior (i.e. to be saved)?
It means that you are willing to admit and confess your sins (1 John 1:9); you recognize that God's
forgiveness of your sins is a necessary component of your eternal well-being (John 3:16-17); and you
are willing to make whatever adjustments necessary in your lifestyle to follow the teachings outlined in
the Bible (Galatians 5:16).
I'm already a good person, and I believe in God. Do I still need to be saved?
First of all, let me commend you on being a morally right individual. We're living in a world where it
seems like there are only a few people who aren't willing to lie, cheat, or steal to get ahead in life.
However, Isaiah 64:6 tells us that our righteousness (i.e. our own standard of goodness) is like filthy
rags to God. Though you may go to great lengths to be an upstanding citizen, the truth of the matter is
found in Romans 3:23 "[A]ll have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;" Every human being
needs Jesus in his/her life because without Him, we have no fellowship with God (John 14:6), even if we
believe He exists.
I would like to be saved, but won't my life be dull and boring then?
I encourage anyone who's interested to read my testimony. I used to believe that being saved was one
of the most miserable experiences in life. I'm glad that my former way of thinking was nothing less than
a fallacy. Anyone who knows me personally can attest to the fact that my life isn't dull or boring. ln John
10:10, Jesus says that He came so we may have life and have it more abundantly. When you have an
abundance of something, you have an overflow. Thus, Jesus' desire for us is to live life to the fullest.
Though it is possible to have "good time" without being saved, in order to really get out of our lives all
that He wants for us, we need Him. "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in
health, even as thy soul prospereth." (3 John 1:2)
I'm ready to ask Jesus to be my Lord and Savior. How do I do it?
Though there are some who have come up with very elaborate alternative answers to this question, the
truth can only be found in the scriptures. ". . .[I]f you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and
believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." (Romans 10:9-10; NIV) "If
we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all
unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9) Below, I have written out a prayer to assist you in your desire to be
saved. Say this prayer out loud and mean it with all of your heart, and God promises that you will be
saved.
"Dear God,
I confess that I am a sinner. I come to You in the name of Jesus asking for forgiveness of my sins. I
believe in my heart that Jesus died on the cross for my sins, was raised from the dead and is the only
Lord and savior of the world. Right now, I ask Jesus to come into my heart and cleanse me from all
unrighteousness. I believe that I am saved. I believe that my past is forgiven. I believe that I am a new
creation in Christ Jesus. Thank You, Lord, for saving me.”
I've repented of my sins and have asked Jesus to come into my life. What next?
Congratulations! The Bible says that the angels in Heaven rejoice when a person is saved (Luke 15:
10). Now that you've made the commitment, I strongly encourage you to become involved in a local
church so your relationship with God may grow. If you're not already aware of a bible-based teaching
church, pray and ask God to lead you to one and trust that He will. Don't be intimidated about praying
or feel self-conscious if your prayers are not as eloquent as someone else's may be. Pray from your
heart and rest assured that God will hear your prayers. I also encourage you to begin reading the Bible
daily. Don't know where to start? Don't worry, you can begin this process by reading daily devotions
from places like Our Daily Bread.
If you've just accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, I would love for you to share your
good news with me! May God continuously bless you!
What does it mean to make Jesus my Lord and Savior (i.e. to be saved)?
It means that you are willing to admit and confess your sins (1 John 1:9); you recognize that God's
forgiveness of your sins is a necessary component of your eternal well-being (John 3:16-17); and you
are willing to make whatever adjustments necessary in your lifestyle to follow the teachings outlined in
the Bible (Galatians 5:16).
I'm already a good person, and I believe in God. Do I still need to be saved?
First of all, let me commend you on being a morally right individual. We're living in a world where it
seems like there are only a few people who aren't willing to lie, cheat, or steal to get ahead in life.
However, Isaiah 64:6 tells us that our righteousness (i.e. our own standard of goodness) is like filthy
rags to God. Though you may go to great lengths to be an upstanding citizen, the truth of the matter is
found in Romans 3:23 "[A]ll have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;" Every human being
needs Jesus in his/her life because without Him, we have no fellowship with God (John 14:6), even if we
believe He exists.
I would like to be saved, but won't my life be dull and boring then?
I encourage anyone who's interested to read my testimony. I used to believe that being saved was one
of the most miserable experiences in life. I'm glad that my former way of thinking was nothing less than
a fallacy. Anyone who knows me personally can attest to the fact that my life isn't dull or boring. ln John
10:10, Jesus says that He came so we may have life and have it more abundantly. When you have an
abundance of something, you have an overflow. Thus, Jesus' desire for us is to live life to the fullest.
Though it is possible to have "good time" without being saved, in order to really get out of our lives all
that He wants for us, we need Him. "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in
health, even as thy soul prospereth." (3 John 1:2)
I'm ready to ask Jesus to be my Lord and Savior. How do I do it?
Though there are some who have come up with very elaborate alternative answers to this question, the
truth can only be found in the scriptures. ". . .[I]f you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and
believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." (Romans 10:9-10; NIV) "If
we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all
unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9) Below, I have written out a prayer to assist you in your desire to be
saved. Say this prayer out loud and mean it with all of your heart, and God promises that you will be
saved.
"Dear God,
I confess that I am a sinner. I come to You in the name of Jesus asking for forgiveness of my sins. I
believe in my heart that Jesus died on the cross for my sins, was raised from the dead and is the only
Lord and savior of the world. Right now, I ask Jesus to come into my heart and cleanse me from all
unrighteousness. I believe that I am saved. I believe that my past is forgiven. I believe that I am a new
creation in Christ Jesus. Thank You, Lord, for saving me.”
I've repented of my sins and have asked Jesus to come into my life. What next?
Congratulations! The Bible says that the angels in Heaven rejoice when a person is saved (Luke 15:
10). Now that you've made the commitment, I strongly encourage you to become involved in a local
church so your relationship with God may grow. If you're not already aware of a bible-based teaching
church, pray and ask God to lead you to one and trust that He will. Don't be intimidated about praying
or feel self-conscious if your prayers are not as eloquent as someone else's may be. Pray from your
heart and rest assured that God will hear your prayers. I also encourage you to begin reading the Bible
daily. Don't know where to start? Don't worry, you can begin this process by reading daily devotions
from places like Our Daily Bread.
If you've just accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, I would love for you to share your
good news with me! May God continuously bless you!
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