The Gift Like No Other!!!
DO YOU WANT THE GIFT OF GOD? HE IS CHRIST JESUS
1. ETERNAL LIFE IS A GIFT FROM GOD WHICH IS ONLY FOUND IN JESUS CHRIST THE SAVING LORD.
The Scriptures tell us ". . . the gift of God is eternal life. (Romans 6:23b)
And because heaven is a gift like any other genuine gift......
IT IS NOT EARNED or DESERVED
Therefore, no amount of personal effort, good works, or religious deeds can earn us a place in heaven.
"By grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast. " ( Ephesians 2:8.9)
WHY is it that no one can earn his way to heaven? Because ...
2. MAN IS A SINNER and cannot save himself Because of the first man, Adam.
"II have sinned and fall short of the glory, of God. " ( Romans 3:23)
Sin is transgressing God's law and includes such things as lying, lust, cheating, deceit, anger, evil thoughts, immoral behavior, and more.
And because of this .....
WE CANNOT SAVE OURSELVES.
But your iniquities have separated you from your God; And your sins have hidden His face from you, So that He will not hear. (Isaiah 59:2)
If you wanted to save yourself by good deeds, do you know how good you would have to be?
The Bible says you would have to be perfect. "Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect. " ( Matthew 5:48)
With such a high standard, no one can save himself for God also says,
"Whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty of all." (James 2:10)
In spite of our sin, however ...
3. GOD IS MERCIFUL,
and therefore DOESN'T WANT TO PUNISH US.
This is because ..."God is love. . . " ( I John 4:8b) and He says,
"I have loved you with an everlasting love." (Jeremiah 31:3b)
But the same Bible that tells us that God loves us also tells us that . . .
God is just, and therefore must punish sin.
He says ...
"I will by no means clear the guilty" (Exodus 34:7b)
"The soul who sins shall die." (Ezekiel 18:4)
We have a problem; we have all sinned. The penalty for sin is death.
We need forgiveness so that we can have a right relationship with God and eternal life.
God solved this problem for us in the Person of ...
4. JESUS CHRIST
Who exactly would you say Jesus Christ is? The Scriptures tell us clearly that He is the infinite God-Man.
"In the beginning was the Word (Jesus) ... and the Word (Jesus) was with God ... and the Word (Jesus) was God…and the word became flesh and dwelt among us. . ." ( John 1:1,14)
Jesus Christ came to earth and lived a sinless life, but while on earth
WHAT DID HE DO?
He also shed His blood and died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins and rose from the grave and purchased a place for us in heaven.
"All we like sheep have gone astray, we have turned, every, one, to his own way, and the Lord has laid on Him (Jesus) the iniquity of us all." ( Isaiah 53:6)
God hates our sins but because of His love for us, He has placed them all on His Son. Christ bore our sin in His body on the cross. Now Jesus Christ offers you eternal life (heaven) as a free gift.
John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."
This gift is received by ...
5. FAITH
Faith is the key issue it is faith that opens the door to heaven.
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. (Eph 2:8&9)
Many people mistake two things for saving faith:
1. Saving faith is not mere intellectual accent; it is not just believing certain historical facts. The scriptures tell us the devil believes in God, so believing in God is not saving faith.
2. Saving faith is not mere temporal faith, that is, trusting God for temporary crises such as financial, family, or physical needs.
Saving faith is trusting in Jesus Christ alone for salvation. It is not trusting in Jesus to fill in the gaps, there are no gaps. In out sin we are totally displeasing and separated from God. It means trusting upon Christ alone and what He has done rather than upon what you have done to get us into heaven. The scriptures point out that this is trusting in the finished work of Christ. He did every thing that was required to purchase our salvation. Now He offers it to us as a free gift.
"Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved. . . " (Acts 16:31a) Believing on Jesus in this case means to put your whole, absolute, total and complete trust on the Lord Jesus Christ in Him and in Him alone for your salvation.
You have just read the greatest offer that God has ever made to man.
The question now is ...
What will you do? How will you respond?
Would you like to receive the gift of eternal life?
Because this is such an important matter...
LET'S CLARIFY just what this involves.
It means, first of all, that you repent, turn from sin. Stop trusting in what good works you are able to do and put all you your trust in what Christ did for you when He shed His blood on the cross and rose from the dead.
It means, next, that you RECEIVE THE RESURRECTED, LIVING CHRIST into your life as SAVIOR.
John 1:12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name."
If this is really what you want to do then turn from your sin repent and put all your trust in Jesus to present you God.
Acts 1:21 "And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved."
YOU CAN G0 TO GOD IN PRAYER IN FAITH
Right where you are. You can receive His gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ NOW
If you want to receive the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ, then call on Him, asking Him for this gift right now.
HERE IS A SUGGESTED PRAYER:
"Lord Jesus Christ, I know I am a sinner and do not deserve eternal life. But, I believe You died and rose from the grave to purchase a place in heaven for me. Lord Jesus, come into my life; take control of my life; forgive my sins and save me. I repent of my sins and now place my trust in you for my salvation. I accept the free gift of eternal life." I call on You for I see Your promise that declares "And it shall come to pass, that whoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved." (Acts 2:21) I am calling on you now Lord Jesus.
If this prayer is the sincere desire of your heart, look at what Jesus promises to those who believe in Him. "Most assuredly, I say to you he who believes in Me has everlasting life." (John 6:47)
(1 Cor 10:6) The righteousness of faith speaks in this way.
(Romans 10:8-10) The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart (that is, the word of faith which we preach): that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
If you have done this.
WELCOME to God's Family In Christ Jesus!
"But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name." (John 1:12)
Remember the day you made your decision to trust in Christ and in Christ alone for the forgiveness of your sins, your salvation.
I now give Jesus Christ control of my life. From this time forward, as He gives me strength, I will seek to serve Him and obey Him in all areas of my life.
Date _____________________
Signature: __________________________
Write me so I can keep you in my prayers and we will share God's awesome word the Bible together@ ApostleJWinfree1@aol.com Or jawin05@sbcglobal.net Or I can be reached @ 1-832-618-3700
Apostle James & Betty R Winfree & Team Ministries
PO BOX 5293
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77262-5293
"We Welcome You Into Jesus Christ Loving Kingdom"
1. ETERNAL LIFE IS A GIFT FROM GOD WHICH IS ONLY FOUND IN JESUS CHRIST THE SAVING LORD.
The Scriptures tell us ". . . the gift of God is eternal life. (Romans 6:23b)
And because heaven is a gift like any other genuine gift......
IT IS NOT EARNED or DESERVED
Therefore, no amount of personal effort, good works, or religious deeds can earn us a place in heaven.
"By grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast. " ( Ephesians 2:8.9)
WHY is it that no one can earn his way to heaven? Because ...
2. MAN IS A SINNER and cannot save himself Because of the first man, Adam.
"II have sinned and fall short of the glory, of God. " ( Romans 3:23)
Sin is transgressing God's law and includes such things as lying, lust, cheating, deceit, anger, evil thoughts, immoral behavior, and more.
And because of this .....
WE CANNOT SAVE OURSELVES.
But your iniquities have separated you from your God; And your sins have hidden His face from you, So that He will not hear. (Isaiah 59:2)
If you wanted to save yourself by good deeds, do you know how good you would have to be?
The Bible says you would have to be perfect. "Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect. " ( Matthew 5:48)
With such a high standard, no one can save himself for God also says,
"Whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty of all." (James 2:10)
In spite of our sin, however ...
3. GOD IS MERCIFUL,
and therefore DOESN'T WANT TO PUNISH US.
This is because ..."God is love. . . " ( I John 4:8b) and He says,
"I have loved you with an everlasting love." (Jeremiah 31:3b)
But the same Bible that tells us that God loves us also tells us that . . .
God is just, and therefore must punish sin.
He says ...
"I will by no means clear the guilty" (Exodus 34:7b)
"The soul who sins shall die." (Ezekiel 18:4)
We have a problem; we have all sinned. The penalty for sin is death.
We need forgiveness so that we can have a right relationship with God and eternal life.
God solved this problem for us in the Person of ...
4. JESUS CHRIST
Who exactly would you say Jesus Christ is? The Scriptures tell us clearly that He is the infinite God-Man.
"In the beginning was the Word (Jesus) ... and the Word (Jesus) was with God ... and the Word (Jesus) was God…and the word became flesh and dwelt among us. . ." ( John 1:1,14)
Jesus Christ came to earth and lived a sinless life, but while on earth
WHAT DID HE DO?
He also shed His blood and died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins and rose from the grave and purchased a place for us in heaven.
"All we like sheep have gone astray, we have turned, every, one, to his own way, and the Lord has laid on Him (Jesus) the iniquity of us all." ( Isaiah 53:6)
God hates our sins but because of His love for us, He has placed them all on His Son. Christ bore our sin in His body on the cross. Now Jesus Christ offers you eternal life (heaven) as a free gift.
John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."
This gift is received by ...
5. FAITH
Faith is the key issue it is faith that opens the door to heaven.
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. (Eph 2:8&9)
Many people mistake two things for saving faith:
1. Saving faith is not mere intellectual accent; it is not just believing certain historical facts. The scriptures tell us the devil believes in God, so believing in God is not saving faith.
2. Saving faith is not mere temporal faith, that is, trusting God for temporary crises such as financial, family, or physical needs.
Saving faith is trusting in Jesus Christ alone for salvation. It is not trusting in Jesus to fill in the gaps, there are no gaps. In out sin we are totally displeasing and separated from God. It means trusting upon Christ alone and what He has done rather than upon what you have done to get us into heaven. The scriptures point out that this is trusting in the finished work of Christ. He did every thing that was required to purchase our salvation. Now He offers it to us as a free gift.
"Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved. . . " (Acts 16:31a) Believing on Jesus in this case means to put your whole, absolute, total and complete trust on the Lord Jesus Christ in Him and in Him alone for your salvation.
You have just read the greatest offer that God has ever made to man.
The question now is ...
What will you do? How will you respond?
Would you like to receive the gift of eternal life?
Because this is such an important matter...
LET'S CLARIFY just what this involves.
It means, first of all, that you repent, turn from sin. Stop trusting in what good works you are able to do and put all you your trust in what Christ did for you when He shed His blood on the cross and rose from the dead.
It means, next, that you RECEIVE THE RESURRECTED, LIVING CHRIST into your life as SAVIOR.
John 1:12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name."
If this is really what you want to do then turn from your sin repent and put all your trust in Jesus to present you God.
Acts 1:21 "And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved."
YOU CAN G0 TO GOD IN PRAYER IN FAITH
Right where you are. You can receive His gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ NOW
If you want to receive the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ, then call on Him, asking Him for this gift right now.
HERE IS A SUGGESTED PRAYER:
"Lord Jesus Christ, I know I am a sinner and do not deserve eternal life. But, I believe You died and rose from the grave to purchase a place in heaven for me. Lord Jesus, come into my life; take control of my life; forgive my sins and save me. I repent of my sins and now place my trust in you for my salvation. I accept the free gift of eternal life." I call on You for I see Your promise that declares "And it shall come to pass, that whoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved." (Acts 2:21) I am calling on you now Lord Jesus.
If this prayer is the sincere desire of your heart, look at what Jesus promises to those who believe in Him. "Most assuredly, I say to you he who believes in Me has everlasting life." (John 6:47)
(1 Cor 10:6) The righteousness of faith speaks in this way.
(Romans 10:8-10) The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart (that is, the word of faith which we preach): that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
If you have done this.
WELCOME to God's Family In Christ Jesus!
"But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name." (John 1:12)
Remember the day you made your decision to trust in Christ and in Christ alone for the forgiveness of your sins, your salvation.
I now give Jesus Christ control of my life. From this time forward, as He gives me strength, I will seek to serve Him and obey Him in all areas of my life.
Date _____________________
Signature: __________________________
Write me so I can keep you in my prayers and we will share God's awesome word the Bible together@ ApostleJWinfree1@aol.com Or jawin05@sbcglobal.net Or I can be reached @ 1-832-618-3700
Apostle James & Betty R Winfree & Team Ministries
PO BOX 5293
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77262-5293
"We Welcome You Into Jesus Christ Loving Kingdom"
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