“But why do I need to meet Him?” You've heard about Him all your life. You know the story of His time here on earth. You know much about Him. But do you know Him? You should. He is your Creator. Read this account about the destiny of those who never knew Christ:
“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. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.”
Matthew 7:21-23
Take a few minutes to read the following presentation, and let us introduce you to Jesus...
The Bible says that ALL have sinned...
Have you ever lied? Of course you have. We all have. But what class does that put you in? Liar. Have you ever stolen? Maybe you haven't robbed the bank, but you've taken things that don't belong to you. What does that make you in God's eyes? A thief.
There are no exceptions. You know the commandments of God. In fact, you judge others when they do not measure up in your eyes. And yet you yourself have failed. God is holy, and He does not forget. He said of Himself in the Bible: “The LORD is longsuffering, and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and by no means clearing the guilty...”
“So what happens to sinners? Surely God wouldn't damn everyone just for a few little sins.” The Bible says that “The wages of sin is death.” Not just the wages of a lot of sin, or of terrible sins - ANY sin. The book of James in the New Testament says this about the importance of God's Law: “For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.”
What is your verdict?
Judgment day is coming, and no one is exempt. The Bible says, “The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.” God has seen and recorded everything you've ever done, said, thought, or even intended. On Judgment Day you will stand before Jesus Christ and give an answer for how you have used the body He gave you. On that day, everyone will be tried, and there are only TWO possible outcomes: GUILTY or INNOCENT.
What will your verdict be? The Bible says, “But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.”
Consider your position. Your ungodliness has separated you from God's favor, and His wrath is upon you. (Psalm 7:11) Your physical life here on earth, a sign of God's mercy, is the only thing separating you from everlasting destruction. On Judgment Day all your sins will come out as evidence of your guilt, and you will then be condemned to Hell forever!
Matthew 13:49-50 - “So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just, and shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.”
Who is Jesus Christ?
It would seem that we are all without hope. The most pious religious leader would never measure up to the standard God puts forth in His Word. Truly, we have ALL sinned. That is the tragedy. However, God, in His infinite mercy and love for us, has made a way that all men can be delivered from damnation. But there is only ONE way, and that Way is Jesus Christ. Take a moment to read the following points. This is what the Bible says about Jesus:
He is God.
I John 5:20 “And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.”
He is the Creator of the universe.
Colossians 1:13-17 “Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.”
He is the Light of the World.
John 8:12 “Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”
He is the only begotten Son of God.
John 3:18 “He that believeth on [Jesus] is not judged: he that believeth not hath been judged already, because he hath not believed on the name of the only begotten Son of God.”
He is the Savior of all them that believe on His name.
Titus 3:4-6 “But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;”
He is the Lamb of God.
John 1:29 “The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.”
Jesus has paid for all of your sins.
It is done. There is nothing you can add to it. When Christ died on the cross, He cried out, “It is FINISHED!” And so it is. But will you believe on His name? As long as you attempt to earn God's favor, He will reckon with you based on your works. You will be found guilty and condemned.
But if you believe on Jesus, He will give you His righteousness. “...we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God. For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” (II Corinthians 5:21)
When Jesus died, He died a criminal's death. He did not deserve this death, but God placed on Him all our sins. God reckoned Jesus a sinner for our sakes. God says that if you place your trust in Christ, He will impute Christ's righteousness to your account. Then He will reckon you to be a saint, which you were not, as He reckoned Christ a sinner, which He was not.
And then, you will be met with a different verdict on Judgment Day. On that day, when you stand before God, and the devil points his accusing finger at you, urging God to condemn you to hell, your Advocate, the Lord Jesus Christ will raise His hand, and you will hear that most marvelous of verdicts...
Here is a personal message from Jesus Christ to you: (taken from John 11)
“I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?”
Friend, now you have met Jesus Christ. You have heard the Gospel of salvation, and you have heard the call to repentance. Will you turn to God? He is waiting for you decision.
If you would like to learn more about the Lord Jesus, read the Gospel of John in your King James Bible. If you do not have a Bible, write to us at:
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16723 Britford
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Be sure to include your US or Canada mailing address, and we will mail you a Bible free of charge. If you have any questions about the Bible or the Lord Jesus Christ, please contact us.
