Salvation

“I Choose Jesus”

About Salvation

We all trust something—relationships, money, work ethic, or the advice of others. Yet, trusting in anything other than God’s plan leads to disappointment. God’s word compels us in Proverbs 3:5-6 to “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”

When we entrust our whole lives to God, we truly flourish. This is why the first and most important decision in our spiritual journey is to choose Jesus, receive salvation through Him, and publicly declare our decision to follow Him through baptism. As we declare, “I Choose Jesus,” we acknowledge that every part of our lives entrusted to God will flourish.

  • Salvation is being saved from sin and its consequences through faith in Jesus Christ. It means receiving forgiveness and eternal life with God. (John 3:16)

  • We need salvation from Jesus because, on our own, we often fall short and struggle to find true fulfillment or make sense of life's challenges. Jesus offers a way to be reconciled with God, guiding us to live with purpose and experience lasting peace and joy.

    Romans 8:23-24: For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins.

  • There is a pretty simple acronym that helps guide us to entrust our lives to Jesus. Praying this admission, declaration of belief, and confession is otherwise known as the sinner's prayer, signifying your new relationship with Jesus.

    A - Admit - Admit that you are not living God’s way (Romans 3:23)

    B - Believe - Believe that Jesus died to cover the penalty for your sin (Romans 5:8 & Romans 6:23)  

    C - Confess - Confess and acknowledge that you entrust your life to God. (Romans 10:9)

What’s Next?

If you have decided to choose Jesus, prayed the sinner’s prayer, and are ready to take the next step in your relationship with Jesus, click on the button below to fill out our Connect Card form. Fill it out, and indicate that you have taken the first step in choosing Jesus, and we will celebrate you and connect you to the next steps that will help you grow in your relationship with Jesus.

FAQ’s on Salvation

  • We need salvation because sin separates us from God, and we cannot bridge that gap on our own. Jesus’ sacrifice restores our relationship with God. (Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23)

  • You can be saved by confessing your sins, believing in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, and accepting His gift of forgiveness. (Romans 10:9-10)

  • The prayer of salvation (or sinner's prayer) is a way to express your decision to trust in Jesus for forgiveness and eternal life. It usually involves admitting your need for Him, asking for His forgiveness, and inviting Him into your life as Lord and Savior.

    You might say, "Dear Jesus, I admit I am a sinner and need Your forgiveness. I believe You died for my sins and rose again. I invite You into my life as my Lord and Savior. Help me to follow You. Amen." (Romans 10:13; Revelation 3:20)

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  • Having faith in Jesus means trusting Him completely for your salvation and believing that His death and resurrection provide forgiveness and eternal life. (Ephesians 2:8-9)

  • Salvation begins as a one-time event when you first accept Jesus, but it is also a lifelong process of growing in relationship with Him and living out His teachings. (Philippians 1:6)

  • The Bible teaches that once you are genuinely saved, you are secure in Christ, but it also emphasizes the importance of continuing in faith and obedience. (John 10:28-29; Hebrews 3:14)

  • Salvation transforms your life by giving you a new purpose, guiding you to live according to God’s will, and filling you with the Holy Spirit to help you grow spiritually. (2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 5:22-23)

  • The Romans Road is a simple, step-by-step explanation of the gospel using verses from the book of Romans. It shows us that everyone has sinned, but through Jesus’ death and resurrection, we can receive God’s free gift of eternal life if we believe in Him.

    To read more about the Romans Road, check out this blog post.

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