Good news!
You are valuable. Perhaps no one has ever said these words to you before: You are valuable. Really! God thinks you are valuable and therefore you are valuable. No matter who you are, what you have done or where you come from.
You are valuable, loved, and special. You are destined to live in relationship with the One who made you. Through Jesus Christ, this relationship is possible. Jesus is the way to God the Father. God loves you unconditionally.
He knew you before you existed. He already knew what your name would be. You are a unique person with talents, character, and emotions. Because all people have made mistakes (sinned), the relationship with God is broken.
God loves all people so much that He Himself has come up with the solution. Out of love, He sent His only Son Jesus to earth. All the punishment we deserved fell upon Jesus. Jesus voluntarily took all the punishment upon Himself out of love by dying on the cross.
Jesus also rose from the dead after three days. In this way, He removed the separation between God and people and restored it to be in relationship with you again and to give you a valuable life. The life as God intended.
Getting to know God
You can know God personally. He loves you and created you for a relationship with Him. You cannot earn a relationship with God through good works or by bearing punishment for your mistakes (sins).
It is a gift from God that you may receive. All you have to do is believe and trust in Jesus for what He has done for you.
On the cross, Jesus paid the price for the forgiveness of sins, for the healing of diseases and liberation from chains.
The person Jesus is the gift God gave to the world. He wants nothing more than for you to accept that gift.
1. What can you do?
- Acknowledge that you've made mistakes (sinned)
en Zijn vergeving nodig hebt.
Bekeer je van je oude leven zonder God en kies ervoor om met Hem verder te leven. - Faith met je hart dat Jezus voor jouw zonden gestorven is en dat Hij na 3 dagen uit de dood is opgestaan.
- Invite Jesus in je leven en ga Hem volgen.
- Laat je dopen. Hiermee laat je openlijk zien dat je oude leven zonder Jezus is begraven in het watergraf en dat je met Jezus opstaat in een nieuw leven.
…Wie gelooft and gedoopt is zal worden gered.
Marcus 16:16…Wie gelooft dat Christus uw Heer is en als u met heel uw hart gelooft dat God Hem uit de dood heeft opgewekt, zult u gered worden.
Romeinen 10:9
By His grace, God has everything Already done to provide for your salvation.
2. Receiving the gift
You can receive God's gift now by saying the following prayer aloud with all your heart.
"God, I understand now that I have gone my own way. I have sinned against You. Jesus, I believe You died on the cross for my sins.
Thank You for paying the price. I accept You as my Savior and Lord.
Today I choose to no longer live for myself, but to live each day with You. Jesus, come into my life.
I want to know and follow You. I give my life to You.
Amen"
Yes, you are now born again!
Yes, if you have done steps 1 and 2, from now on you have been born again and become a child of God the Father. He wants to give you His supernatural power to live this new life.
... how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him for it?
Luke 11:13 HTB
3. Pray aloud
this prayer
"Father God, I need Your strength to live this new life. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit. In faith I receive Him at this moment. Thank You. Holy Spirit, You are welcome in my life."
Congratulations! 🎉
Yes! Something amazing has happened!
The moment you choose Jesus, a miracle happens. You now have a relationship with God. You have become a child of God! 🥳
This includes:
- Jesus has come into your life
- You have been given eternal life
- You have become a child of God
- You now have a relationship with God the Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit
- You have received the power of the Holy Spirit
4. How to proceed?
As in any relationship, you will come to know Him better and better as you interact with Him. The following will help you do this:
- Talk to God about anything that concerns you. Ask Him questions and listen to what He wants to say to you. This is called pray.
- Listen to God by being in the Bible reading, He speaks through His word.
- Trust op God voor alle dingen in je leven.
- Live with the Holy Spirit, Hij helpt je in je leven met God.
- Meet other believers. Visit a church or home group where they love God and follow Jesus.
- Tell others about Jesus. God longs for all people to live in relationship with Him.
Always remember well:
Made a choice?
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