How Can I Know God?
Life’s greatest question is not merely, “Am I religious?” or “Do I attend church?” The greatest question is, “Do I know the Lord Jesus Christ as my Saviour?”
The gospel in a few words
God created you, knows you, and loves you. But sin has separated us from God, and every person needs forgiveness. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died for our sins, was buried, and rose again. Salvation is not earned by religion or good works. It is received by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
The Bible says, “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Romans 10:13
You were created by God
Your life is not an accident. You were created by God and are accountable to Him.
Sin separates us from God
Every person has sinned. Sin brings guilt, death, and judgment before a holy God.
Jesus Christ saves sinners
Jesus died for our sins and rose again. He is the only Saviour and the only way to God.
The gospel explained
The Bible gives clear answers about God, sin, salvation, and eternal life.
You are miraculously created by God
God made you. He knows you personally. You are not merely the result of chance, and your life has eternal meaning because you were created by God.
Psalm 139:14
You are a sinner before God
The Bible teaches that sin entered the world through Adam, and that all people are sinners. Sin is not only what we do; it is what we are by nature before God.
Romans 5:12
You cannot save yourself
Religion, morality, church attendance, baptism, giving, and good works cannot remove sin. Salvation is not earned. It is the gift of God.
Ephesians 2:8–9
Jesus Christ died for your sins
God loved us so much that He gave His only begotten Son. Jesus Christ died in our place, bearing the judgment our sins deserved.
Romans 5:8
Jesus rose again from the dead
Jesus did not remain in the grave. He rose again bodily, proving that His sacrifice was accepted and that He is the living Saviour.
1 Corinthians 15:3–4
You must personally trust Christ
Salvation is received when a sinner turns to God and places personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. The question is not whether you know about Jesus, but whether you have trusted Him as your Saviour.
Romans 10:9
God’s promise is clear
The Bible says, “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” That means salvation is offered to you, not because you deserve it, but because Jesus Christ died and rose again to save sinners.
How should I respond?
Salvation is not a church ritual. It is a personal response of faith to the Lord Jesus Christ.
Believe what God has said
Agree with God that you are a sinner, that you cannot save yourself, and that Jesus Christ alone is able to save you.
Call upon the Lord
You may speak to God honestly from your heart. The words themselves do not save; Christ saves. But you can call upon Him in faith, asking Him to save you.
A simple way to express your faith
Lord, I know that I am a sinner. I know that I cannot save myself. I believe that Jesus Christ died for my sins and rose again. I am trusting Jesus Christ alone to save me. Please forgive me and save me.
This prayer is not a formula. It is only a simple example of how a sinner may call upon the Lord from the heart.
I have questions
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