Bible Reading: Romans 9:22-28

"I am the Way and the Truth and the Life" (John 14:6)

There are many who are Christians for generations but they have never experienced personal salvation.

They regularly read their Bible, say their prayers, attend the Church Services, and so on.

But they would not be in a position to give an instant "yes" answer to the question, "Are you saved?"

In the same way, there are numerous non-Christians we attend Gospel Campaigns and listen to Christian radio or TV programmes regularly, without ever coming into a personal experience of salvation.

The reason is that these sincere people have never been told the simple steps to God's great Salvation.

Today can be your day of Salvation if you follow these three simple steps:-

1. ACCEPT!

Accept that you are a sinner before God.

Our so-called good characters may even be a hindrance for our personal salvation.

Our own righteousness is like filthy rags before God (Isaiah 64:6).

May be you are free from apparent bad habits. But it is "from the heart" that sins like evil thoughts, covetousness, envy, pride and the like spring forth (Mark 7:21,22).

We "all" have sinned and fallen down from God's standard (Romans 3:23).

Unless we accept our lostness, we will not acknowledge the need for redemption.

2. BELIEVE!

You must believe that Jesus Christ bore your sins on the Cross and died for you.

Basically we are enemies to God, because we have gone astray as sheep from the Shepherd and have been walking against the Law of God (Isaiah 53:6).

Christ came to reconcile us with God the Father (1 Timothy 2:5).

He suffered and shed His blood for us. His blood alone can cleanse us from all sin (1 John 1:7).

Believe on the Name of Christ and receive Him as your Sin-bearer and Saviour (Acts 16:31).

3. CONFESS!

Declare through words what you have believed in your heart.

When you confess that Christ is the Lord of your life, you will be saved (Romans: 10:9).

Baptism in water is a sign of your commitment to Christ and a step of obedience to God (1 Peter: 3:21).

Jesus told His disciples just before He left for Heaven, "He who believes and is baptized will be saved!" (Mark: 16:16).

Kneel down right now, where you are, and say this prayer:

"O God, I am a sinner. Be merciful to me.

I believe on Christ and accept Him as my Lord and Saviour.

Receive me as Your child. Thank You, Father, for saving me. Amen!"

Written By: Dr. R. Stanley