We would like to share with you how you can know God in a personal way and receive 'salvation' and eternal life through God's Son, Jesus Christ. God sent His only Son to this earth to become a sacrifice for our sins. Jesus willingly laid down His life, making it possible to reunite us with a Holy God. The Bible says in John 3:16-17: "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him". Our part is to simply say, "Lord Jesus, I need you. Thank you for dying on the cross for my sins. I open my life and receive you now as my Saviour and Lord. Thank you for forgiving my sins and giving me eternal life. Take control of my life. Make me the kind of person you want me to be". If you said that prayer, I would invite you to call a prayer partner and talk to them.
Please call our 24-hour-a-day telephone prayer lines. For further ministry, we encourage you to follow the links on the "Receive Jesus" page
What Scripture Says
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9).“For whoever calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved” (Romans 10:13).
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23).
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come” (II Corinthians 5:17).
Practical Steps
Here are a few suggestions to help you grow in your relationship with God:- Pray everyday. Talk to God in your own words.
- Read your Bible. To begin with, read in Psalms and Proverbs and the gospel of John.
- After you have read a few verses, rest your spirit and listen for God to speak to you. "The sheep know their shepherd's voice. He calls each of them by name and leads them out...he walks in front of them, and they follow, because they know his voice" (John 10:3,4).
- Watch what influences your life. Thoughts form attitudes and later actions. Be sure that everything you are doing enhances your new walk with Christ.
- Attend church regularly. Find a good Bible-believing church and go. We have referrals for churches at the National Ministry Centre.
- The Alpha course is a great program for learning more about God. The course is taught in small groups and is held all across Canada in local churches. You can contact them by going on their website www.alphacanada.org or by calling 1-800-743-0899 to find a group in your area.
Suggested Reading
Purchase a Bible that is easy to read and understand. Your local Christian bookstore will help you with that selection or visit www.blessings.com"The Case for Christ" by Lee Strobel - written by a journalist who investigates scientific evidence that points to God.
"Simply God" by Jim Cantelon.
Decision
To accept Christ into your life is the most important decision you will ever make. Salvation is received by faith. It is a gift from God. It involves a 'turning away' from sin and giving the direction of your life over to Jesus Christ. God has a great plan for you. "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart" (Jeremiah 29:11). We invite you to make this life-changing decision today, give us a call or share your decision with someone.From Darkness to Light
"The Lord is thy keeper"
And in Him you'll find
Strength to renew
The body and mind...
For He is our refuge
From all kinds of harms,
He protects us and holds us
Within loving arms,
He turns tears to smiles,
Darkness to light,
And if things go wrong,
He will make them all right.
And whenever you need Him,
He always is there
"The Lord is thy keeper"
And you're in His care.
From the book "Because I Love You"
by Alice Joyce Davidson
Crossroads is happy to help. In fact, that's the whole reason we exist as a ministry. The daily 100 Huntley Street telecast and the 24-hour-a-day Telephone Ministry line are here for the same reason. You may want to call us as you are reading this: 1-866-273-4444
God loves you and we love you! Please give us the privilege of doing our best to help more. For further ministry, you may contact the Crossroads Ministry Centre by writing to:
Crossroads Christian Communications Inc.
Attn: National Ministry Centre
PO Box 5100
Burlington, Ontario L7R 4M2
