Jesus Christ is the only hope for your life, our community, and our world. 

What do we mean by that? Jesus loves even the most unlovable, performs the impossible, takes what is dead and broken, and then brings it to life. He pierces the hardest of hearts and forgives the unforgivable. He embraces the outcasts. He calls them friends, He brings function to the dysfunctional, transforms His followers from the inside out, and fills what was meaningless with purpose.

Imagine that in your life... Imagine that in our community... Imagine that in our world!

How does Jesus do these things?

Our Problem...

As we understand the Bible, all human beings have a big problem; it’s called sin. And sin isn’t just something we do. It lives within our hearts and corrupts us from the inside out. Sin is rejecting God and rebelling against Him. It separates us from God’s favor and we can’t do anything to overcome it. Our noblest efforts and our “being good” can't cancel out any of that sin. Because God is holy and just, He has every right to condemn us, cast us away from His presence, and consign us to eternal punishment. That's a big problem!

God's Solution...

But, while we can’t do anything about that sin, God graciously provides the free gift of salvation. The good news (gospel) is that God loved the world so much that He, Jesus Christ, came and willingly took the due punishment for sin by dying on the cross. His death provides forgiveness, peace, and right standing before God. But that’s not the end of the story. Jesus came back to life, defeated death, and promises that same life -- A NEW LIFE -- for all who believe that Christ is the only Savior from sin.

Why God Did This...

The Bible tells us that God gave Himself for us because He loved us and that He worked redemption for His own glory. The amazing truth is that God loves sinners and loves being a Redeemer. That’s why He did what He did in Christ!

Your Response...

How will you respond to this great news? The only way that leads to salvation from sin is to agree with God that you stand condemned as a sinner, to recognize God’s free gift of love to you in Jesus’ death and resurrection, to turn your back on your sin, and in faith, trust Jesus alone as your Savior. How do you do this? Some have found the following prayer to be helpful...

Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and that my sin condemns me and eternally separates me from you. I humbly ask for Your forgiveness. I believe You died to forgive me of my sin and that You rose from the dead to give me a new life. I turn from my sins, trust you alone, and give my life totally to You. From this moment forward, I trust and follow You as my Lord and Savior. In Your Name. Amen.

Remember, these words do not save us just because we say them. We must mean them in our hearts. If you prayed this prayer sincerely, you belong to Him, and His blessings are now yours! That's excellent news, and you're now ready to begin your new life in Christ by reading and studying your Bible, following Him in believer's baptism, connecting with a local fellowship of believers, and growing in your new life Christ through discipleship and service!