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Jesus
spoke about two entirely different roads in life in Matthew 7:13-14.
The wide road is one that characterizes individuals who are born
into this world naturally. We
all find ourselves on this road.
The Bible says that when we are born, we have the natural
inclination to sin for all have sinned.
Romans 5:12, “Therefore, just as sin entered the world through
one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all men,
because all sinned.”
Jesus illustration of the wide road gives us the
indication that something is drastically wrong. Why are so many going that way?
Why is it so wide and why is it leading to destruction?
The answer is found in Romans 3:23, “For all have sinned and
fallen short of the glory of God.”
We don’t have the tools, nor the know-how, nor the power to
get off the wide road to hell on our own.
We really didn’t have a clue that anything was wrong until
someone came to warn us. That
someone is Jesus Christ. That
is why he gave us the story of the two roads.
One leads to destruction, death, hell and the grave.
The other leads to life, peace and eternity in heaven.
What road are you traveling on right at this very moment?
If you are on this wide road, Jesus said the exit to the narrow
road is to go only through him. John 14:6, “Jesus answered, ‘I am the
way and the truth and the life. No
one comes to the Father except through me.’”
How does one go through Jesus to receive forgiveness of one’s
sins and receive the gift of life? “John
3:3, “In reply Jesus declared, ‘I tell you the truth, no one can see
the kingdom of God unless he (or she) is born again.’”
One must place your faith and trust in Jesus Christ.
We encourage you to ask God to forgive you of your sins and to give
you the free gift of eternal life.
Because sooner
or later everyone comes to a point in their life where they consider the meaning of life and their place in it.
It may be helpful for you to
consider a solution offered in the Bible.
It's found in the Biblical
promise of Romans 10:13, "Whoever calls on the name of the Lord will
be saved." Why should one call on the name of the Lord? And from what
do we need to be saved?
Good questions!
As we mentioned above, the Bible says we all have sinned. (Romans 3:23). Sin is what alienates mankind from
God. Calling
on Him is the means of restoring one’s relationship with God that had
been interrupted by sin. Calling on God involves confession and leads to
the restoration of that lost relationship to God.
Ephesians 2:8-9 reads, “For it is by grace are you saved through
faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God, not of works,
lest any man should boast.”
How do you call on God? In a sense, it's easy as A-B-C.
A =
Admission. Admit you are a sinner.
B = Believe.
Believe that Jesus is God's Son and that He is your personal Savior
through His suffering on the cross for your sins.
C = Confess your sins to
Him.
Would you call on Him today? He's waiting to hear from you!
Here is a model prayer for you to consider: Dear
Lord, I come now to you in faith. Realizing I am a sinner and I need
your help. I claim your promises in the Bible that if I would call
upon the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, I would be saved. Please
forgive me of my sins, Lord, and give me the peace and confidence I need
to face the future and eternity. I now believe in you and received
the free gift of eternal life. Thank you, Lord, for saving me.
In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
If you prayed this prayer or a similar one, we would like to
hear from you. Our E-mail & street address is on every page of our
website.
If you would like more information on salvation we are
providing you the follow links for more help. Please click on them for
more information about becoming a believer and about Jesus and his
claims. God Bless You.
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For a more detailed, brief booklet on our theological
beliefs, please follow the following links to "The Baptist Faith and
Message"
Baptist Faith and Message
2000
(For PDF of the BF&M2000, click
here)
If Gladstone Baptist Church can assist you in any way, contact us
at 816-454-5070.
Address: 7102 N. Prospect, KANSAS
CITY,
MISSOURI 64119
Phone: (816) 454-5070
EMAIL: gladstonebaptistchurch@gmail.com
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