Knowing Jesus
God loves you and desires a real, personal relationship with you. But our sin separates us from Him. The good news? That's not the end of the story.
God's love
“But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
God didn't wait for you to clean yourself up. He moved towards you in love.
Our problem
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23
Everyone of us has chosen our own way over God's way. Sin separates us from the life we were created for.
God's solution
"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 6:23
Sin leads to death - but God offers a gift instead: eternal life through Jesus.
Our Response
"If you declare 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
Salvation isn't earned. It's received by trusting in Jesus - believing He is Lord and placing your life in His hands.
What happens next?
When you trust in Jesus, you are forgiven, made new, and invited into a lifelong journey of following Him. You don't just receive eternal life someday - you begin walking with Him today.
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Your Next Steps as a Disciple
Following Jesus is a lifelong journey. Embrace each day with faith, knowing that God is with you.
Daily Bible Reading
- Start with the Gospel of John to understand Jesus’ life and teachings
- Set aside time each day to read and reflect on Scripture
Prayer
- Engage in regular conversations with God
- Use the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13) as a model
Connect with a Church community
- Join a local church to grow alongside other believers
- Participate in worship services, Bible studies, and community groups.
- Get a mentor! Ask someone to teach you more about Jesus and to help you take your next steps!
Baptism
- Publicly declare you faith in Jesus through baptism
- Contact your church to learn about baptism opportunities
To help guide you as you take this step of faith, we've created this resource to guide your first week of reading, praying, and seeking community.
For more resources, visit thechapel.com/sparkresources.