What should you do?

The only way Jesus can affect our lives, save us from our sins, and give us eternal life, is for us to receive him.

But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: John 1:12

Repent of your sin.

Repent therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out. Acts 3:19

Repentance is more than just feeling sorry for your sin. It is a complete U-turn. It is turning away from your sin, and turning to God through Jesus. It is desiring God's will for your life, instead of desiring to sin.

Repent and turn to God, and do works (which give evidence of) repentance. Acts 26:20

Place your faith in Jesus.

By grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8

Faith is more than just a head knowledge about Jesus. It is not just believing facts about Jesus.

Thou believest that there is one God: thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. James 2:19

Faith is a knowledge in your heart. It is placing your trust in Jesus. It is like taking a trip on an airplane. You will never make the trip until you trust the plane enough to get on board. Faith is more than just saying "I believe", it is taking a step on your faith, and putting your trust in Jesus.

Surrender to Jesus as Lord of your life.

That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Romans 10: 9,10

Surrendering to Jesus as Lord is more than just saying the words.

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Matthew 7:21

To surrender is to give Jesus total control of your life. That means giving all you know of yourself to all you know of God. Failing to surrender to is like driving a car with God in the passenger seat. As long as you are still driving, you are still in control. Surrendering to God is letting God have the steering wheel of your life and trusting him to take you where he chooses.

Does this make sense to you? Would you be willing to receive God's gift of eternal life through Jesus right now? You can pray right now and receive Jesus as the Savior and Lord of your life.

For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Romans 10:13

Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. Revelation 3:20

If you call to God in repentance, putting your faith in him, and surrendering your life to him, Jesus will become your Savior and Lord. You can pray a prayer similar to this one:

Dear Lord, I know that I am a sinner. I know that because of my sin, I deserve punishment in hell. But you loved me so much, that you gave your son Jesus. Jesus was fully God and fully man. He lived a perfect life on this earth, and died a cruel death to pay for my sins. Then, he rose from the dead and reigns with you eternally. Because of his death in my place, I can have forgiveness of my sins. Lord, I confess my sins, and I am willing to turn from my sins and receive Jesus as the Savior and Lord of my life. Thank you for saving me. In Jesus' name. Amen

Did you pray a prayer like the one above? If you did, and you meant it, you can be sure that you are saved and have eternal life. Now that you have become a Christian, what should you do next?