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Jesus Matters Today
by Lynette HoyGod wants to know you. Take this study and get to know Him
Jesus’ claims still matter today! If He is who He claimed to be - God and if He is the only Savior of the world – the one with authority to forgive – the only way to be reconciled to God and the only way to heaven – we need to stand up and take notice.
By trusting in His claims and promises we can know we are forgiven and on our way to heaven. We can experience the love, joy, peace, purpose and power of Christ in our lives every day.
I have been a Christian since I was 12 years old. I came to Christ out of desperation and deep questions about God, life, death, my purpose and heaven. I realized that I needed security, hope and faith for living. I needed God. It was simple then. I knew I was a sinner in need of a Savior. I put my trust in Jesus who offered me forgiveness and eternal life.
Years later, I looked for evidence to back up my beliefs. I wasn’t satisfied with a blind faith. The questions of w hy God allows suffering and how can I know that Christianity is true kept me searching for answers and evidence. I attended Bible college and read books like C.S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity and The Problem of Pain. I studied the historicity and authenticity of the Bible, the claims of Christ and the numerous Messianic prophecies He fulfilled. The overwhelming evidence for Christ, His life and His mission provided the foundation and assurance I needed for growing in my commitment to Him.
Maybe you are unsure of your faith and whether you are a Christian. Christ says to you: Who do you say I am? Do you believe?Jesus’ words in John 14:6 are compelling:
“I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me”.
He invites you in Matt 11:28-30 to:
"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. 29Walk with me and work with me--watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. 30Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly." The Message
Whatever stage of faith you are in – you can put your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. Consider examining the truths about the life of Christ and when you are ready – ask Him into your life.
Maybe you have questions about Christianity or would like to know more about how to have a relationship with Christ. Or maybe you have enough understanding and would like to make a decision to trust Jesus as your Lord and Savior today. I hope that my story has given you some inspiration and hope to search for God & grow in your faith.
The salvation Christ offers does not depend on what we have done for Him, but on our acceptance of who He is and what He has done for us. Instead of moral and religious effort, this salvation requires a helpless admission of our sins. Instead of personal accomplishments, it requires confession of failure to meet God's standard of holiness.
Unlike all other belief systems, Christ asks us to trust solely in Him and His work on the cross and to commit our lives to Him--not to merit salvation but as an expression of gratitude, love, and confidence in the One who has saved us solely by grace (the unmerited favor of God). Eph 2:8-9 says: "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-- and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast".(NIV) Rom 6:23 says:"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."(NIV)
Won't you consider asking Christ into your life today. Just pray simply with me:
"Dear Lord Jesus, I want to know you personally. Thank you for dying on the cross for my sins. I open the door of my life and receive You as my Savior and Lord. Thank you for forgiving me of my sins and giving me eternal life. Take control of my life and make me the kind of person You want me to be. Amen."
Jesus says in Matt. 20:28: "And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." (NIV)
