How Can I Be Forgiven?
. . . Just as sin entered the world
through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came
to all men, because all sinned. Romans 5:12
Now you know Jesus died for your sins. Are you wondering how you
can be forgiven? The Bible says that Jesus is the only way to God.
"I [Jesus] am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes
to the Father [God] except through me" (John 14:6).
Jesus wants to be your Savior. You cannot save yourself from sin.
You're not saved from sin's punishment by doing good things. You
can't be forgiven by saying prayers, giving money or trying to please
God. God says there is only one way, and that is through His Son,
Jesus.
The Bible says, " . . . Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you
will be saved . . ." (Acts 16:31). To believe means to trust
completely in the Lord Jesus. His death on the cross is the only
payment for your sins that God will accept. When you choose to trust
in the Lord Jesus as your Savior, God says you are forgiven. You
are rescued from the punishment of your sins. You will not be separated
from God in a place of punishment when you die. You'll live with
God forever in Heaven someday.
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