Have you ever wondered what it takes to have a relationship with God and know that you have eternal life?

The Bible gives us a clear answer. Salvation isn't something we earn through good works or religious activity. It is God's gift to us through faith in Jesus Christ.

A simple way to understand the message of the Gospel is through the word FAITH.

F — FORGIVENESS

We all need God's forgiveness. Sin separates us from God, but Jesus made forgiveness possible through His death on the cross.

"In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins."
— Ephesians 1:7

God offers forgiveness because He loves you.

A — AVAILABLE

God's forgiveness is available to everyone who places their faith in Jesus Christ.

"For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life."
— John 3:16

Salvation is offered freely, but each person must personally respond to Christ in faith.

I — IMPOSSIBLE

We cannot save ourselves.

The Bible tells us:

"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
— Romans 3:23

No amount of good works can erase our sin. That's why we need a Savior.

Jesus did for us what we could never do for ourselves.

T — TURN

The Bible calls us to repent—to turn from our sin and turn to Jesus.

Jesus said:

"Unless you repent, you too will all perish."
— Luke 13:3

Turning to Jesus means trusting Him alone to save you.

"If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved."
— Romans 10:9

H — HEAVEN

Jesus offers more than forgiveness. He gives us eternal life and a new life with Him beginning right now.

Jesus said:

"I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."
— John 10:10

He also promised:

"I will come back and take you to be with Me that you also may be where I am."
— John 14:3

Because of Jesus, we can have hope for today and the promise of eternity with Him.

ARE YOU READY TO TRUST JESUS?

You can receive God's forgiveness and the gift of eternal life by placing your faith in Jesus Christ.

Another way to remember FAITH is:

Forsaking All, I Trust Him.

Salvation isn't about saying perfect words or performing a religious ritual. It is about genuinely turning to Christ and trusting Him.

If that reflects the desire of your heart, you can talk to God right now:

A Prayer of Faith

Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and need Your forgiveness. I believe You died for my sins and rose again. I turn from my sin and place my faith in You alone. I ask You to forgive me and be my Savior and Lord. Help me to follow You and live the life You have called me to live. Thank You for saving me and giving me eternal life. Amen.

The prayer itself doesn't save you—Jesus saves you when you place your faith in Him.

I TRUSTED JESUS — WHAT'S NEXT?

Following Jesus is the beginning of a new life. You don't have to figure out everything at once. Start with these simple next steps.

1. Be Baptized

Baptism is an important first step of obedience for a new believer and a public testimony of your faith in Jesus.

Pastor Shane would be honored to help you take this step. His Vision Ministries can assist with baptism opportunities locally and in other areas.

I Want to Be Baptized

2. Connect With a Local Church

God designed believers to grow together. Find a Bible-believing local church where you can worship, learn God's Word, serve, and build relationships with other Christians.

You can also watch messages from Pastor Shane through His Vision Ministries' Church Online resources. [click here]

3. Get Connected

Don't try to follow Jesus alone. Connect with other believers through a Bible study or small group where you can learn, ask questions, pray, and grow.

4. Spend Time With God Every Day

Begin developing a daily relationship with Jesus through:

• Reading the Bible
• Prayer
• Worship
• Applying God's Word to your life

His Vision Ministries provides daily devotions, the daily nugget, weekly Bible teaching messages, and other resources designed to help you grow.  Explore the resources on this site to Help You Grow!