Every man, woman, boy and girl, is born into a world that is torn and damaged by evil, suffering, and sin. But Jesus offers a message of hope, declaring that salvation is found when a person is “born again” (John 3:3).

*What is being “born again”?

Jesus was explaining to a man that came to Him one night that he must be forgiven—just as a new born baby is innocent in life, so must a person must be innocent before God, in order to live in restored relationship with Him.

*Forgiven? From what?

The Bible says all have sinned and come short of God’s glory (Romans 3:23) and that the result of sin is death (Romans 6:23).  So all people are in need of God’s forgiveness. 

*How can I be forgiven?

Very simple. All that is needed is to accept the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.  The gift from God is eternal life through Jesus Christ (Romans 6:23), and it is freely given to anyone who asks.

*What do I need to do?

Confess and believe. The Bible says if you confess with your mouth and believe in your heart that Jesus Christ was raised from the dead you would be saved (Romans 10:9).

*Pray this prayer:

Heavenly Father,
I now know I need Your forgiveness.
I ask You now to forgive me of all my sins.
I believe that Your Son Jesus Christ
Died on the cross for my sins
And three days later came back to life by Your power.
I accept His sacrifice for me
And I believe I am now Your child.
Thank you for Your forgiveness.
Amen.

If you have prayed this prayer and believe it, welcome to the Family of God! Putting your trust in Jesus means that you have been forgiven, and your life on earth and eternity is forever changed. God welcomes you with open arms, as His child, and your eternal destiny is abundant life and joy in His presence—heaven.

As the next step, it’s very important that you connect with a local church, a community of Christian believers who can help you grow in your faith.

If you are in the Shawnee, KS area, we would be honored for you to call Cross Points Church your home, and we invite you to be our guests this Sunday and let us know about your decision to follow Christ. Otherwise, feel free to contact us, and we would be glad to recommend a church in your area.

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