a special letter for you
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afriend writes:
You probably don't know who this is, but we've spoken a few times and you
genuinely seem like a nice person. I thought I'd take a moment to pass
along something to you that has made a world of difference in my life.
Please read the entire email, believe me, Its worth it...I'll be praying
for you. See ya soon!
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It may sound foolish to some that Jesus Christ who died on a cross and
rose again 2000 years ago can radically transform your life, yet millions
of Christians on every continent say that Jesus has transformed their
lives. Who exactly is Jesus Christ? Jesus is the son of God who was sent
to earth to save mankind from sin (separation from God) and to offer the
the gift of eternal life (Heaven) to those who will follow him. Read on,
and please keep an open mind.
John 1:1 "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and
the Word was God."
John 1:14 "And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld
his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace
and truth."
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."
2 Peter 3:9 "The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men
count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any
should perish, but that all should come to repentance."
Why does man need to be saved from sin? The Bible teaches us that ALL
people have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Sin is anything
that separates God's children from him. Just like a human father, God does
not want anything to separate us from his love and guidance. God is the
pure essence of love, holiness, goodness, mercy, and power. Because humans
are sinful by nature we are simply not worthy to enter the kingdom of
heaven on our own.
Romans 3:23 "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God"
1 Timothy 1:15 "This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation,
that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am
chief."
This is where Jesus comes into the picture. Jesus Christ was willing to
take the punishment for the sins of all mankind by dying on the cross,
thus making it possible for Christians to enter into heaven. The Bible
teaches us that there is one way and one way only to gain eternal life in
heaven and thats by placing your faith in Jesus Christ. A Christian is a
person who believes that Jesus Christ is the Son of God who was sent to
save those who believe and place their faith in him. A Christian is a
person who repents from their sin and follows Jesus. When a person
dedicates his or her life to Jesus Christ, Christ in turn grants that
person eternal life and then Gods Holy Spirit comes to live inside them in
order to help them live their life according to the teachings of Christ.
Romans 5:8-10 "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we
were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified
by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. For if, when we
were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more,
being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life."
John 10:7-10 "Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto
you, I am the door of the sheep. All that ever came before me are thieves
and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them. I am the door: by me if any
man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find
pasture. The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to
destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it
more abundantly."
John 20:31 "But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the
Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his
name."
Romans 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal
life through Jesus Christ our Lord."
Acts 2:38 "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of
you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall
receive the gift of the Holy Ghost."
The power of God and his living words found in the Bible, combined with
the joy of the Holy Spirit has transformed many people with seemingly
meaningless lives, into renewed and joyful people. Salvation through
Christ is the meaning of life for Christians.
Ephesians 6:17 "And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the
Spirit, which is the word of God"
John 14:23 "Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will
keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and
make our abode (home) with him."
1 Corinthians 2:9 "But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard,
neither have entered into the heart of
