✝️ Jesus Offers Forgiveness, Hope, and New Life.

How to Be Saved and Begin Following Jesus

God Loves You—and He Wants You to Know the Truth

You may feel lost, guilty, afraid, or unsure about God.

You may wonder if He loves you. You may wonder if your sins can be forgiven. You may not know where you will spend eternity.

The Bible gives a clear answer.

God loves you. Sin has separated you from Him. Jesus died and rose again to save you.

You cannot earn salvation.

You receive it by turning to Jesus and trusting Him.

Scripture

“For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.”
— Luke 19:10 NKJV

✝️ The answer is not found in religion. It is found in Jesus Christ.

What Is the Gospel?

6 Truths You Need to Know About Salvation

1. God Created You and Loves You ❤️

You are not an accident.

God made you, knows you, and cares about you.

He created you to know Him and live for His glory.

God’s love does not mean sin is unimportant. His love means He made a way to rescue us from sin.

Scripture

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son.”
— John 3:16 NKJV

2. Every Person Has Sinned

Sin is anything we think, say, or do that goes against God.

Lying, pride, hate, lust, greed, selfishness, and unbelief are sins.

We have all chosen our way instead of God’s way.

No one is good enough to save himself.

Scripture

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
— Romans 3:23 NKJV

✝️ Our greatest problem is not that we need to become better people. We need to be made new.

3. Sin Separates Us From God

God is holy. Sin cannot remain in His presence.

The result of sin is spiritual death and separation from God.

We cannot remove our guilt by doing good things.

We cannot save ourselves.

Scripture

“The wages of sin is death.”
— Romans 6:23 NKJV

✝️ We need someone who can take our place and pay the price for our sin.

4. Jesus Died for Our Sins and Rose Again ✝️

Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

He came to earth, lived without sin, and willingly died on the cross.

He took the punishment our sins deserved.

Jesus was buried, but the grave could not hold Him. On the third day, He rose from the dead.

Jesus is alive.

His death paid for sin. His resurrection proved that He defeated death.

Scripture

“Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and…He rose again the third day.”
— 1 Corinthians 15:3–4 NKJV

✝️ The cross shows the price of our sin. The empty tomb shows the power of our Savior.

5. Salvation Is God’s Gift

You cannot buy salvation.

You cannot earn it by going to church, being baptized, giving money, helping people, or trying to be good.

These may be good things, but they cannot remove sin.

Salvation is a gift of God’s grace.

Grace means God gives us what we could never earn.

Scripture

“By grace you have been saved through faith…it is the gift of God, not of works.”
— Ephesians 2:8–9 NKJV

✝️ Good works do not save us. A saved life begins to produce good works.

6. You Must Turn to Jesus and Believe

God calls you to repent and believe.

To repent means to turn away from sin and turn toward God.

To believe means more than knowing facts about Jesus.

It means trusting Jesus as your Savior and surrendering to Him as Lord.

You are placing your life in His hands.

Jesus promises to save everyone who truly comes to Him.

Scripture

“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved.”
— Acts 16:31 NKJV

✝️ Jesus is not asking you to clean up your life before you come. Come to Him, and let Him begin changing you.

What Must I Do to Be Saved?

Salvation is not a list of religious tasks.

Respond to Jesus with honest faith.

You Can Talk to Jesus Right Now

How Can I Know That I Am Saved?

Your assurance is not based on a feeling.

Feelings can change from one day to the next.

Your assurance is based on Jesus and the promises of God’s Word.

If you have truly turned to Christ and placed your faith in Him, trust what God has said.

Use these promises:

Jesus Receives Those Who Come

“The one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out.”
— John 6:37 NKJV

God Gives Eternal Life

“He who has the Son has life.”
— 1 John 5:12 NKJV

There Is No Condemnation in Christ

“There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus.”
— Romans 8:1 NKJV

God Finishes What He Begins

“He who has begun a good work in you will complete it.”
— Philippians 1:6 NKJV

✝️ Do not build your hope on how strong you feel.

✝️ Build your hope on who Jesus is, what He has done, and what He has promised.

What Happens When You Trust Jesus?

Jesus Still Changes Lives

These stories are not the foundation of the gospel. God’s Word is our authority.

These testimonies show how faith in Jesus and time in Scripture can change a person’s life.

“I had been in church most of my life but did not have a real relationship with Christ. Through reading His Word, I am developing a relationship with Christ for the first time in my life.”

✝️ Darrell Powell, Disciple

✝️ Darrell began seeing God’s love, understanding his purpose, and talking with hurting people about their need for Jesus.

“I was saved at the age of 51. All my life, I chased things that did not matter until I decided to chase the Lord.”

✝️  Ivan Vega, Disciple

✝️  After another Christian invested in him, Ivan began helping young men find peace, love, and a closer walk with Jesus.

“We began the Journey together, and my entire view of Jesus changed. The more we journeyed, the more I began encountering the true Jesus—the Jesus of the Bible.”

✝️  Landon Smith, Southern Baptist Pastor

✝️  Growing up around church did not remove Landon’s need to encounter Jesus personally through God’s Word.

✝️ Salvation is more than joining a church or knowing facts.

✝️ It is the beginning of a new life with Jesus.

I Trusted Jesus. What Should I Do Next?

Salvation is the beginning of your walk with Jesus.

Take these next steps.

STEP 1 🗣️Tell Someone About Your Decision

Tell a trusted Christian that you have placed your faith in Jesus. Ask that person to pray for you and help you grow.

STEP 2 📖 Read God's Word

Start reading the Bible each day. The Gospel of John is a great place to begin. Ask God to help you understand what you read and put it into practice.

STEP 3 🙏 Talk With God EVERYDAY

Thank God for saving you. Confess your sins. Ask for wisdom. Pray for other people. Speak honestly with Him.

STEP 4 ⛪ Join a Church Family

Find a church that teaches the Bible, honors Jesus, shares the gospel, and helps believers grow.

STEP 5 💧Be Baptized

Baptism does not save you. It is a public step of obedience that shows you now belong to Jesus.

STEP 6 🤝 Find Someone to Disciple You

Don't grow alone. Find 2–3 believers who want to follow Jesus with you. Meet regularly to read Scripture, pray, encourage one another, and practice what Jesus teaches.

STEP 7 👣Begin Obeying Jesus

When God’s Word shows you what to do, act on it. Growth begins when biblical truth moves into your life.

* Know Jesus. Walk with Jesus. Grow with others. Then help someone else follow Him.

Did You Place Your Faith in Jesus Today?

If you trusted Jesus today, I would be honored to hear from you.

You do not need to share private details.

Send a short message so I can pray for you and point you toward a helpful next step.

🌱 I STILL HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT JESUS

Questions About Salvation and Following Jesus

Can God forgive all my sins?

Yes. No sin is greater than the grace of God. Come to Jesus with honest repentance and faith.

Do I have to become good before coming to Jesus?

No. You cannot clean yourself well enough to earn salvation. Come to Jesus as you are and let Him begin changing you.

Can good works save me?

No. Salvation is God’s gift received through faith. Good works should follow salvation, but they cannot earn it.

Does going to church save me?

No. Church attendance cannot remove sin. Jesus saves. A healthy church helps saved people worship, learn, serve, and grow.

Does baptism save me?

Baptism is an important act of obedience, but it does not purchase salvation. Salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ.

What does it mean to repent?

Repentance means turning from sin and turning toward God. It includes a change of heart that begins producing a changed life.

What does it mean to believe in Jesus?

It means trusting who Jesus is, believing He died and rose again, and surrendering to Him as Savior and Lord.

What if I still have doubts?

Bring your doubts to God. Read the Bible, pray honestly, and talk with a mature Christian. Do not hide your questions.

What if I sin after becoming a Christian?

Christians still struggle and sometimes sin. Confess your sin to God, receive His forgiveness, and keep following Jesus.

Can I lose God’s love?

God’s love is not based on your ability to earn it. Trust His promises, remain close to Christ, and keep walking with Him.

Which part of the Bible should I read first?

Begin with the Gospel of John. It will help you understand who Jesus is and why He came.

Jesus Is Calling You to Come