That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving and tell of all thy wondrous works. Psalms 26:7 KJV
Romans 6:22-23 ~ 22 But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. 23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. KJV
How can I know that I am saved? How can I know my sins are forgiven? What must I do to be saved!
The Scriptures show us in numerous verses how we can have God's forgiveness and be saved, and a have a home in heaven, but we will focus on Paul's statement here in Romans Chapter 6. You should read the entire chapter; it will help you. The entire book of Romans from chapter 1 to chapter 16 - Paul outlines carefully, how a person can be saved, live for Christ, and avoid sin. It does not mean that we will not sin, we live in a sinful body in a sinful world. But it does assure us that if we will but obey God to the best of our ability, avoid sin at all costs, and if you do commit sin, we immediately ask for forgiveness and turn away (repent) from that sin, God will help you.
Some people live on the fact that they are saved, and I don't doubt them. That is between them and God. But they think, "I'm saved, no matter what I do or don't do, I'm going to heaven." Then they live like the devil, making no changes in their lives. Let's just obey God! One of the most important things we should do, as Christians, is go to church, and the Bible teaches us how important it is to gather up with fellow Christians. Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. We need that sweet fellowship, a place we can come apart from our busy life in a world full of sin. He is coming soon, we know that. Signs that the Bible has recorded for us, are everywhere. We need to go to church, sing the blessed old hymns that will prepare our hearts for the message of God from the man of God. But it is just not important to us.
How can we take our Christian walk and our salvation so cavalierly knowing that we have that assurance of salvation because of the cruel sadistic death of our Saviour on the cross? Jesus knew He would die, and it would be a horrible death, but He came willingly and died for you and me, so how can we do anything less than live a godly life. He is our Saviour; we are His servants. He expects our new life in Christ to be different than it once was. What does verse 22 say? ". . .being made free from sin. . . Once we accept Jesus as our Saviour; sin no longer holds us in bondage of the devil. He has given us the power to overcome and serve God fully and completely.
And you know what the best part of our salvation is? It is FREE, . . .The gift of God. . . we deserve what we have earned; our "wages" should be death, it is truly what we all deserve. BUT His gift emphasizes God's unmerited favor! Grace Giving!
I know today that I am saved. I am not perfect, but I am saved. I am going to Heaven, and until I get there, I will serve Him. How about you? Wouldn't you like to have this gift of which God gave for all. It doesn't matter if you are Gentile, Jew, Greek. . . it really doesn't. You may be a Baptist, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Christian; you will not get to heaven by being part of some religionist organization!
YOU can KNOW for sure that YOU are going to Heaven:
These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. 1 John 5:13
REALIZE THAT YOU ARE A SINNER
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Romans 3:23
REALIZE THERE IS A PRICE TO PAY FOR SIN
For the wages of sin is DEATH; Romans 6:23a
REALIZE JESUS PAID THE PRICE FOR YOU
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
REALIZE SALVATION IS A FREE GIFT REQUIRING ONLY A HEART DECISION
. . . The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. - Romans 6:23b
REALIZE YOU MUST NOW CALL UPON JESUS TO SAVE YOU
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Romans: 10: 10 & 13
Be saved by repenting of your sins and receiving Jesus Christ into your heart. Call upon him today!
“…. the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?” Rom. 2:4b
Call out to Him to save you, and to forgive you, and to give you a new heart set on Christ. Because of what Jesus did, you can indeed find complete forgiveness from God! This is what it means to be “born again”.
Then be diligent to read your Bible, pray to God, and attend a solid, Bible-believing Bible-teaching church, where you can grow in your faith and serve God. Eternity is real. Are you ready??? Are you forgiven??? Have you turned from sin and received eternal life by faith in Jesus Christ? Or will you continue on the road to hell? If you made a decision for Christ, please let us know. We want to rejoice with you and get you some material that will help you as you begin your new life in Christ.
Lord, help us to be the ultimate givers, giving from the heart and hope that others might see Jesus in us. Please, save the lost and help us to be wise, studied up, aware, and faithful to You, giving YOU all of our best with an open loving heart for the ministry and people. Amen.
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