If you were to unexpectedly die today, do you really know that you would go to Heaven? If you were standing at the Gates of Heaven and God asked you "Why should I let you in?" Would you know what to say? Jesus said, "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really knew me, you would know my Father as well." John 14:6-7. Jesus is not one way of many to God, but the only way. "For God loved the world so much that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him." John 3:16-17. You can accept Jesus Christ right now. He will meet you where you are. If you would like to ask Jesus into your heart, pray this Prayer of Salvation.

"Lord Jesus, I need you. Thank you for loving me and thank you for dying on the cross for my sins. I open the door to my life and receive you as my Savior and Lord. Thank you for forgiving my sins and giving me eternal life. Take control of the throne of my life. Make me the kind of person you want me to be."

Did you receive Jesus Christ into your life? If you did, Welcome to the family! Your life is just beginning! Thank God daily that Christ is in your life and will never leave you (Hebrews 13:5)! The moment you received Christ by faith, many things happened including:

• Christ came into your life (Revelation 3:20 & Colossians 1:27)
• Your sins were forgiven (Colossians 1:14)
• You became a child of God (John 1:12)
• You received eternal life (John 5:24)
• You began the great adventure for which God created you (John 10:10, II Corinthians 5:17, and I. Thessalonians 5:18).

This can be a very emotional time for you. But, do not depend on Feelings. The promise of God's Word (the Bible) - NOT our feelings - is our authority. The Christian lives by faith (trust) in the trustworthiness of God Himself and His Word. Place your faith (trust) in God and His promises.

What do I do now that I am a Christian?

• Have a daily prayer time with God (John 15:7)
• Get a Bible and read it daily. Begin with the Gospel of John, then 1 John.
• Obey God moment by moment (John 14:21).
• Witness for Christ by your life and your words. in other words, tell others about Jesus and when you live for Christ, others will see the difference in your life (Matthew 4:19, John 15:8).
• Trust God with every detail of your life and for every need (I. Peter 5:7).
• Allow the Holy Spirit to guide, control and empower your daily life and witness (Galatians 5:16 - 17, Acts 1:8).
• Go to Church - find a church that believes and preaches from the Bible (A Bible believing church). If you do not belong to a church, take the initiative. Call the pastor of a nearby church where Christ is honored and His word (the Bible) is preached and make plans to attend this Sunday and regularly.