How to know Jesus Christ
You could know, beyond a shadow of a doubt where you will spend eternity...
First, REALIZE that you are separated from God... just like everyone else... by sin (this is any action or thought that God says is wrong. We've all got quite a list of those, don't we!) Romans 3:23 says, "For all have sinned..." and Romans 6:23 says "the wages of sin is death." This is speaking of eternal separation from God... in a place the Bible calls hell... pretty scary predicament!
Second, REALIZE that God offers the solution! The rest of that verse says, "but the GIFT of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." So, God says, "Sure you've blown it... along with the rest of the human race... but, I have a gift for you that fixes EVERYTHING... a Savior! ... just because I love you!" Romans 5:8 says, "But God commendeth His love toward us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us!" Even though we've all messed up, God says that Jesus already paid for our sins when He died, in our place, on the cross! Are you willing to admit your sin... your need for a Savior... and believe in Jesus Christ as your Savior?
Then... RESPOND to God's offer! Romans 10:13 says, "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." You can accept God's gift right now. Pray a simple prayer, admit your sin, and ask Jesus Christ to be your personal Savior! God promises He will answer and give you eternal life! 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."
You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how
shall its saltness be restored?
Matthew 5:13
