Heed the words divinely spoken May your restless heart be broken Let the supernatural take hold There is love in the red letters There is truth in the red letters There is hope for the hopeless Peace and forgiveness There is life in the red letters In the red letters What You say moves me, revelation, come and take me The more I look, the more I see, The Word of God, is what I need . . . It's the book of love. 'Red Letters' dc Talk |
The Bible shares a wonderful truth that many people have come to understand and to accept. As you read the following verses, may they continually reminded of the fact that God truly loves you. God created every one of us. Genesis 2:7 kjv "And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul." God created us to fellowship with Him and desires for us ot have happy, prosperous, and peaceful lives. Jeremiah 29:11 niv "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord , "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. " Psalm 37:5-6 niv "5 Commit your way to the Lord ; trust in him and he will do this: 6 He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun. " Ephesians 2:10 nkjv "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. " Contrary to God's desire, every one of us have rejected God and have sinned. Romans 3:23 kjv "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;" Isaiah 53:6 nkjv "All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, every one, to his own way; And the LORD has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. " 1 John 1:8 kjv "If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us" The consesquence of our sinful act of free will is; eternal separation from God. Isaiah 59:2 nkjv "But your iniquities have separated you from your God; And your sins have hidden His face from you, So that He will not hear" Ephesians 4:18 niv "They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts." God does not desire for us to remain separated from Him. John 3:16 kjv "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Romans 6:23 kjv "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." This gift was Jesus Christ. Jesus was God made flesh. He was 100% God and 100% man. John 1:14 kjv "And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth." Jesus came to Earth to die in our place, so that we may have eternal life. Romans 5:8 nkjv "But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." 1 Peter 2:24 niv "He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed." Jesus rose from the dead and claimed victory over death. Luke 24:7 kjv "Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again." Romans 6:9 niv "For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him." Romans 8:11 nkjv "But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. " How do we receive this gift of eternal life and fellowship with God? We first need to recognize our need for God's salvation. Second we must believe Jesus is the only way to receive this gift. John 14:6 kjv "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." A gift is not earned. It is received freely. Salvation can not be earned by doing good things. We could never do enough good to get us to Heaven. Isaiah 64:6 niv "All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away. Ephesians 2:8-9 niv "8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God -- 9 not by works, so that no one can boast." We need to repent of our sins and ask for God's forgiveness. 1 John 1:9 niv "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." Romans 10:9-10 & 13 kjv "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. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation...13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." We then need to put our faith and trust in Jesus Christ and accept His death on the cross as payment for our sin. Hebrews 11:6 niv "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." John 1:12 kjv "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 6:37 niv "All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away." If you desire to receive this gift, ask God for it. There is no speech that has to be recited vebatim but, the following prayer is provided as a guide. God knows your thoughts and heart. Salvation is a matter of the heart. Just talk to your Creator out of a sincere heart : ) "Dear God, I recognize that I am a sinner. I need Your love and forgiveness. Cleanse me from all my sins. Come into my heart. Make me a new creation. I repent of all my sins by turning my life, thoughts, and actions over to Your guidance, control, and direction. I beleive on You and that You died on the cross for my sins. I put my faith and trust in You. Thank You for Your gift of eternal salvation and for making me Your child. In Jesus name I pray, AMEN." If you prayed a sincere prayer and have asked Jesus into your life as Lord and Master, Congratulations!!! You are now a child of God and have an eternal home in Heaven. You have the Holy Spirit dwelling with-in you. You are a born-again Christian. Mark down the time and the date beause this is your Spiritual re-Birthday!!! Your new relationship with God is just like that of an infant: It needs to be feed so it can mature and thrive. We recommend you take the following steps: A.) Continue to talk to God and ask Him for guidance, support, and direction. James 1:5 kjv "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." B.) Read the Bible. It is the inspired Word of God. God desires for you to know His will for your life, His promises, and His blessings. If you desire to study God's Word and do not have a Bible, we here at the TBT would love to provided one for you. Please click here to let us know you desire to obtain a Bible. C.) Please share your new found faith in Jesus with others. Do not keep the knowledge of this awesome gift from others. The Bible says that the angels in heaven rejoice when one sinner is saved. Luke 15:10 kjv "In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents." We would also like to rejoice with you and pray for you. We encourage either stopping by or contacting Light:source Youth Ministries about your new life in Christ. Christians need to build up around them a support network of Christian friends. These Christian friends can worship together, study together, fellowship together, pray together, and provide for each other; according to God's command: Hebrews 10:25 niv "Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching." Romans 12:13 niv "Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality." Our God is an Awesome God!!! |
God's Plan of Salvation |
The Bible shares a wonderful truth that many people have come to understand and to accept. As you read the following verses, may they continually reminded of the fact that God truly loves you. God created every one of us. Genesis 2:7 kjv "And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul." God created us to fellowship with Him and desires for us ot have happy, prosperous, and peaceful lives. Jeremiah 29:11 niv "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord , "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. " Psalm 37:5-6 niv "5 Commit your way to the Lord ; trust in him and he will do this: 6 He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun. " Ephesians 2:10 nkjv "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. " Contrary to God's desire, every one of us have rejected God and have sinned. Romans 3:23 kjv "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;" Isaiah 53:6 nkjv "All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, every one, to his own way; And the LORD has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. " 1 John 1:8 kjv "If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us" The consesquence of our sinful act of free will is; eternal separation from God. Isaiah 59:2 nkjv "But your iniquities have separated you from your God; And your sins have hidden His face from you, So that He will not hear" Ephesians 4:18 niv "They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts." God does not desire for us to remain separated from Him. John 3:16 kjv "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Romans 6:23 kjv "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." This gift was Jesus Christ. Jesus was God made flesh. He was 100% God and 100% man. John 1:14 kjv "And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth." Jesus came to Earth to die in our place, so that we may have eternal life. Romans 5:8 nkjv "But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." 1 Peter 2:24 niv "He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed." Jesus rose from the dead and claimed victory over death. Luke 24:7 kjv "Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again." Romans 6:9 niv "For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him." Romans 8:11 nkjv "But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. " How do we receive this gift of eternal life and fellowship with God? We first need to recognize our need for God's salvation. Second we must believe Jesus is the only way to receive this gift. John 14:6 kjv "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." A gift is not earned. It is received freely. Salvation can not be earned by doing good things. We could never do enough good to get us to Heaven. Isaiah 64:6 niv "All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away. Ephesians 2:8-9 niv "8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God -- 9 not by works, so that no one can boast." We need to repent of our sins and ask for God's forgiveness. 1 John 1:9 niv "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." Romans 10:9-10 & 13 kjv "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. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation...13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." We then need to put our faith and trust in Jesus Christ and accept His death on the cross as payment for our sin. Hebrews 11:6 niv "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." John 1:12 kjv "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 6:37 niv "All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away." If you desire to receive this gift, ask God for it. There is no speech that has to be recited vebatim but, the following prayer is provided as a guide. God knows your thoughts and heart. Salvation is a matter of the heart. Just talk to your Creator out of a sincere heart : ) "Dear God, I recognize that I am a sinner. I need Your love and forgiveness. Cleanse me from all my sins. Come into my heart. Make me a new creation. I repent of all my sins by turning my life, thoughts, and actions over to Your guidance, control, and direction. I beleive on You and that You died on the cross for my sins. I put my faith and trust in You. Thank You for Your gift of eternal salvation and for making me Your child. In Jesus name I pray, AMEN." If you prayed a sincere prayer and have asked Jesus into your life as Lord and Master, Congratulations!!! You are now a child of God and have an eternal home in Heaven. You have the Holy Spirit dwelling with-in you. You are a born-again Christian. Mark down the time and the date beause this is your Spiritual re-Birthday!!! Your new relationship with God is just like that of an infant: It needs to be feed so it can mature and thrive. We recommend you take the following steps: A.) Continue to talk to God and ask Him for guidance, support, and direction. James 1:5 kjv "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." B.) Read the Bible. It is the inspired Word of God. God desires for you to know His will for your life, His promises, and His blessings. If you desire to study God's Word and do not have a Bible, we here at the TBT would love to provided one for you. Please click here to let us know you desire to obtain a Bible. C.) Please share your new found faith in Jesus with others. Do not keep the knowledge of this awesome gift from others. The Bible says that the angels in heaven rejoice when one sinner is saved. Luke 15:10 kjv "In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents." We would also like to rejoice with you and pray for you. We encourage either stopping by or contacting Light:source Youth Ministries about your new life in Christ. Christians need to build up around them a support network of Christian friends. These Christian friends can worship together, study together, fellowship together, pray together, and provide for each other; according to God's command: Hebrews 10:25 niv "Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching." Romans 12:13 niv "Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality." Our God is an Awesome God!!! |
Heed the words divinely spoken May your restless heart be broken Let the supernatural take hold There is love in the red letters There is truth in the red letters There is hope for the hopeless Peace and forgiveness There is life in the red letters In the red letters What You say moves me, revelation, come and take me The more I look, the more I see, The Word of God, is what I need . . . It's the book of love. 'Red Letters' dc Talk |
