HIS WITNESS ® Got Jesus?

HIS WITNESS ENTERPRISES IS BUILT ON THE STRONG BELIEF THAT IT IS SIMPLY NOT ABOUT US! IT IS ALL ABOUT HIM. WITH THAT IN MIND, WE ASK...got JESUS?

We all need Jesus because God loves us, has plans for us and wants a direct relationship with us. The Holy Bible tells us we need Jesus because without Him there is no access to God, no eternal life, no peace nor purpose. To have a relationship with God, we must first understand man is born with a big problem. The big problem is sin and sin separates us from a Holy God. But do not fear, God loves us, is merciful and has provided a way out for us.

We must first also understand, realize and admit we have a problem. You see, the Holy Bible clearly states that every man will be judged before God, on judgment day. "For this very reason, Christ died and returned to life so that He might be the Lord of both the dead and the living…For we will all stand before God's judgment seat. It is written: 'As surely as I live,' says the Lord, 'Every knee will bow before me; every tongue will confess to God.' So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God." Romans 14:9-12

The good news is that Jesus already came and died on our behalf for our sins!!! "But He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed." Isaiah 53:5 For those that believe in Him, are also saved by His sacrifice!

Have you ever taken anything that does not belong to you? Have you ever exaggerated the truth? Have you ever hated anyone? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you have already broken one of the Ten Commandments (and there is still seven more Commandments to go through). The Holy Bible teaches us that the due penalty of breaking any of the Ten Commandments is judgment (death in Hell). "If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." 1 John 1:8-9 Being a "good person", a "moral person",
a law-abiding person is not good enough before a Holy and Righteous God.

Sometimes we feel like God does not love us. Sometimes we feel inadequate before God. Sometimes we feel convicted of our sins. This is normal when we do not know Jesus. And without Jesus there is no lasting solution to these problems.

Getting good with God is something you cannot earn nor buy. It is not hereditary nor is it available through rituals. Getting good with God comes only through Jesus and it is available to anyone who asks. God's grace is 100% free. To receive this free "Gift of Grace" we must first repent of our sins, believe in Jesus and ask Him into our hearts. "My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defence--Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world." 1 John 2:1-2

In the Old Testament of the Holy Bible you find the good and needed Law of Moses (Ten Commandments). Since all humans are born with a sinful nature, people in the Old Testament times (before the time of Jesus) would have to offer atoning sin sacrifices to a Holy and Righteous God each time they sinned (to get right with God, a cleansing before God).

Today, the solution to our sin problem or "Good News" as it is often called comes only through Jesus Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. You see, God sent His son Jesus to die on the cross because He loves us. It was not until Jesus Christ atoning sin sacrifice on the cross, that God granted us complete undeserved forgiveness for our past, present and future sins. Today, forgiveness and everlasting salvation is available for those who believe in Jesus. "For the Law was given through Moses; Grace and Truth came through Jesus Christ." John 1:17

As hard as it may be to believe (at first thought), Jesus bore the full wrath of God that we humans deserved for our sins (on the cross) once and for all. Jesus became God's acceptable atoning sacrifice before God! And that is why we love Jesus so much. Jesus died for us! "...Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners--of whom I am the worst." 1 Timothy 1:15 God knows there is no one that is perfect and thus "Good", and that is why God sent Jesus to die for us!!!

In concluding, Jesus died and rose on the third day conquering death so those who believe in Him may also live forever in eternity with Him and God. The forgiveness of our sins comes through the greatest gift to mankind, the undeserved grace through Jesus Christ! Why? Because He loves us and wants us to live a full and complete life on this earth and in heaven!!!

The Holy Bible clearly teaches that apart from Christ, there is no forgiveness of sin or eternal life (only separation from God, in Hell). When we repent and turn away from our sins, believe in Him, and accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, we are saved. We then gain access to a Holy loving and merciful God, receive eternal salvation and are filled with His Holy Spirit forever! "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no Law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires." Galatians 5:22-24

Looking for forgiveness? Life? Peace? Purpose?
Do you want to know the meaning of life? Do you want to go to heaven? If so, check out these verses and pray this life changing prayer below. Once you have prayed the sinner's prayer and believe in your heart, you now have assurance of salvation!

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,
that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16

"For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world,
but to save the world through him." John 3:17

"That if you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart
that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." Romans 10:9

"For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified,
and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved." Romans 10:10

"For, 'Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'" Romans 10:13

"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves,
it is the gift of God--not by works, so that no-one can boast." Ephesians 2:8-9

SINNER’S PRAYER

HEAVENLY FATHER: I come to you in prayer and repentance and turn away from my sins, and ask for Your forgiveness ......I confess with my mouth and believe with my heart that Jesus is Your Son, and that He died on the cross that I might be forgiven of my sins and have eternal life....... Father, I believe that Jesus rose from the dead and I ask You to come into my life and to be my personal Lord and Savior. Because Your word is truth, I confess with my mouth that I am born again and cleansed by the blood of Jesus!.......In Jesus' Name, Amen!
BENEFITS OF ACCEPTING JESUS CHRIST AS LORD AND SAVIOR
a. Our sins are forgiven
b. We receive eternal salvation
c. We gain access to a Holy God
d. We are filled with the Holy Spirit forever!
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ASSURANCE OF SALVATION

If you prayed this prayer and meant it, you are saved ! Your new life will not be perfect, but when trials come, you will have Jesus to help you through them.

If you ask for His forgiveness, he will forgive you. (...Jesus came into the world to save sinners... 1 Timothy 1:15 )

Assurance of Salvation. (... God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life... 1 John 5:11-12 )

Assurance of Answered Prayer. (...Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete... John 16:24 )

Assurance of Victory, over Temptation (...No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it... 1 Corinthians 10:13 )

Assurance of Forgiveness (...If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness... 1 John 1:9 )

God will never leave you. (... Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you... Hebrews 13:5)

God created you and has great plans for you. ( ...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... Jeremiah 29:11)
ROLE OF THE TRINITY - ( GOD IS JESUS IS THE HOLY SPIRIT )
GOD - We are created by God to love Him
JESUS - We are saved by Jesus
HOLY SPIRIT - We are guided by the Holy Spirit
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A WAY TO PRAY !

Using the acronym A.C.T.S

Adoration of God
Confession of sins
Thankful for his blessings
Supplication-prayers for others and yourself

WHAT'S NEXT ?

The bible teaches us to love God first, love others more than ourselves & share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Begin building your relationship with Jesus by reading the gospel of John. Find a good bible teaching church. Join a small bible study group. After accepting Christ, get baptized as your outward testimony of your faith. The life of a Christian is reading the bible daily, praying daily, being obedient and trusting in Jesus. "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6 God is in Control and God loves you no matter what!!!

WHY WE SHARE THE GOSPEL
Because "Grace, truth and love" is found only in Jesus ( "For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ." John 1:17)
We share the "Good News" because the Holy Bible tells us to. The "Good News" is that Jesus died for our past, present and future sins. Jesus accepted the full wrath of God that we deserve, on the cross. Jesus became the final atoning sacrifice for our sins. When we repent and turn away from our sins, this wonderful gift of forgiveness, love and eternal salvation is available to anyone who believes and calls on Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior!

• The Great Commission ("Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:18-20)

• A sense of urgency ("Do you not say, `Four months more and then the harvest? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest." John 4:35)

• Saved by grace to do good works ("For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-- and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-not by works, so that no-one can boast. For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." Ephesians 2:8-10)