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COME AS
YOU ARE.
You don't have to be perfect to come to Jesus.
No matter where you've been, what you've done, or how far you've wandered, there is hope, forgiveness, and new life in Jesus Christ.
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Hope is closer than it feels.
A promise for the weary
Feeling lost? You are not forgotten.
Life can leave us feeling lost, overwhelmed, or far from God. But the message of Jesus is one of hope.
The Bible tells us that Jesus came to seek and save the lost. You don't need to have all the answers. You don't need to have your life figured out. You can begin right where you are.
“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save that which was lost.”
Luke 19:10 · World English Bible
An invitation from Jesus
“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28 · WEB
01 · Why we need Jesus
Why do we need Jesus?
Every one of us has made mistakes. Every one of us has fallen short.
The Bible calls this sin. Sin is more than simply doing something wrong. It is living apart from God's will.
And sin separates us from the relationship with God that we were created to have.
We were made to know God.
The ache we feel is not proof that we are forgotten. It points to the relationship we were created for.
God created humanity to know Him. But every person has sinned.
Our good deeds, personal achievements, and attempts at being better people cannot erase our sins or earn salvation. We need God's forgiveness.
The Bible teaches that sin separates us from God. But God has not abandoned humanity. He loves us and has made a way for us to be reconciled to Him through Jesus Christ.
“for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God”
“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
“But your iniquities have separated you and your God, and your sins have hidden his face from you.”
Even though we have fallen short, God has not stopped loving us. He has made a way for us to come home.
See what Jesus did02 · The good news
Jesus made a way for you.
God loves you.
And His love is more than words.
Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
He came into the world and lived a sinless life. He willingly gave His life on the cross for our sins.
He was buried, and on the third day He rose again. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus made a way for us to receive forgiveness and be reconciled with God.
Salvation is a gift of God's grace. It is not something we can earn through good deeds or religious accomplishments. It is received through faith in Jesus Christ.
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son.”
“While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
“Christ died for our sins... he was buried, and he was raised on the third day.”
“By grace you have been saved through faith... it is the gift of God, not of works.”
03 · A sincere response
How can I be saved?
If you are feeling lost and wondering how to be saved, the Bible points to God's grace: turn to Jesus, trust in His death and resurrection, and receive Him as Lord and Savior. Salvation is through God's grace and faith in Jesus—not by completing this website or repeating particular words.
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Recognize
Recognize that you need God's forgiveness. None of us can make ourselves right with God.
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Repent
Turn away from sin and toward God, asking Him to lead your life.
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Believe
Believe that Jesus Christ died for your sins and rose again.
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Trust
Put your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.
A place to begin
A First Prayer of Faith.
If you are ready to give your life to Jesus Christ, you can use this prayer as a starting point. The words themselves are not a formula—what matters is sincerely turning to Jesus in repentance and faith.
Lord Jesus, I recognize that I have sinned and that I need Your forgiveness.
I believe You died for my sins and rose again. I turn to You and place my faith in You.
Please forgive me, change my heart, and teach me to follow You. I give my life to You and receive You as my Lord and Savior. Amen.
Coming to Jesus is not the end of your story. It is the beginning of a new life.
Continue your journey04 · Your next step
Your journey doesn't end here.
Come as you are. Let Jesus change your life.
Following Jesus is a lifelong journey of learning, growing, and walking in faith. You don't have to figure everything out alone.
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