STEPS TO PEACE WITH GOD

STEP 1:
GOD’S PLAN-PEACE AND LIFE.

God love you and wants you to experience His peace and life. The Bible says: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (JOHN 3:16 NJKV).

STEP 2:
OUR PROBLEM-SEPERATION.

Being at peace with God is not automatic, because by nature we are separated from God. The Bible says: “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (ROMAN 3:23).

STEP 3:
GOD’S REMEDY-THE CROSS.

God’s love bridges the gap of separation between God and you. When Jesus Christ died on the cross and rose from the grave, He paid the penalty for your sins. The Bible says: “(Jesus) Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness –by whose stripes you were healed” (1 PETER 2:24, NKJV).

STEP 4:
OUR RESPONE-RECEIVE CHRIST.

You cross the into God’s Family when you receive Christ by personal invitation. The Bible says: “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name” (JOHN 1:12, NKJV).

MOVING FORWARD WITH GOD
1* choose a book of the Bible. For a new Christian, we recommend starting with the gospel of John.
A Gospel-teaching pastor may be able to help you get started. We also have materials to help people who are new to Bible study. Please contact us if you have not already received them.

2* Read for understanding. A common mistake is to read the Bible like any other book. The Bible is meant to be read thoughtfully, for understanding. God’s word is given to us for information as well as formation, so that we might become like Christ.

3* Look for key words or phrases. Be ready to investigate. Locate words or a phrase that gives special meaning to the passage. For example, in the New Testament, JOHN often uses words such as “life”, “light”, and “love”. PAUL uses the phrase “in Christ”. Many times, there is a depth of meaning in these words that we do not recognize if we are reading lightly. A Bible commentary or dictionary can be helpful.

4* Study to know God. God reveals Himself through His word. A common mistake when studying the Bible is to devote most of our attention to discovering things that seems to apply to us. The first and ultimate purpose of Bible study is to know God. Being each time of reading or study by asking god to show you more of Him.

5* Make application to your life. God also intends that you apply the Bible to your own life and circumstances (LUKE 11:28, JAMES 1:22-25).
After considering how the passage relates to knowing God and His ways and His will, consider how it applies personally to you. Studying the Bible with other Christians can help.

6* Keep notes on what you read. As God’s word increases our understanding of Him, we will be transformed by the things that God is showing us. Write down your thoughts in response to questions like: What does this passage tell me about God?
Is there a warning; a promise, or a law stated or implied? How should I apply that to my life?

PRAYER:

“O God, I am a sinner. I am sorry for my sin. I am willing to turn from my sin. I receive Jesus Christ as my savior; I confess Him in the fellowship of His church. In Jesus Name. Amen”.

SCRIPTURE FOR MEDITATION.

Psalm 119 (the completeness of God’s word).
Matthew 22:29 (the power of understanding).
Luke 24:27 (Christ in all of the Bible).
Luke 24:45 (godly insight).
Acts 17:11 (the power of Bible study).
2 Timothy 2:25 (importance of correct understanding).
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (inspiration of scripture).
Hebrews 4:12 (the power of scripture).

NOTE: - DO NOT CONFORM ANY LONGER TO THE PATTERN OF THIS WORLD, BUT BE TRANSFORM BY THE RENEWING OF YOUR MIND. ROMANS 12:2.

Seven Steps To Knowing God According To The Gospel Of John

Step One.
RECOGNIZE GOD LOVES YOU
''For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believe in him should not perish but have everlasting life''. JOHN 3:16.
''And this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent''. JOHN 17:3.
"As the father loved me, i also have love you;abide in my love''. JOHN15:9.

Step Two.
ADMIT YOU NEED HELP
"And this is the condemnation, that the ligth has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than ligth, because their deeds were evil." JOHN 3:19.
"Therefore i said to you that you will die in your sins; For if you do not believe that i am he, you will die in your sin". JOHN 8:24.
"He who believes in him is not condemned; But he who dose not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten son of God". JOHN 3:18.

Step Three.
BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS THE ONLY SAVIOUR
"Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!". JOHN 1:29.
"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one come to the father except through me". JOHN14:6.
"He who believe is the son has everlasting life; And he who dose not believe the son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him". JOHN3:36.

Step Four.
RECEIVE JESUS AS YOUR OWN SAVIOUR
"But as many as received him, to them he gave the rigth to become children of God, even to those who believe in his name". JOHN1:12.
"And i give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of my hand". JOHN10:28.
"He who hears my word and believes in him who sent me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life". JOHN5:24.

Step Five.
ACKNOWLEDGE THAT JESUS IS NOW YOUR LORD AND FRIEND
"You are my friends if you do whatever i command you''. JOHN 15:14.
"thomas answered and said to him, "My Lord and God". JOHN 20:28.
"Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full". JOHN 16:24.

Step Six.
RECOGNIZE YOU NOW BELONG TO GOD'S FAMILY( THE CHURCH)
Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciple were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, peace be with you". Now when he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. JOHN 20:19:20.
"I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in me, and i in him, bears much fruit; for without me you can do nothing". JOHN 15:5.

Step Seven.
COMIT YOURSELF TO SERVE THE LORD. PRAY READ
THE BIBLE AND WITNESS.
"And whatever you ask in my name, that i will do, that the father may be glorified in the son". JOHN 14:13.
Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed him, "If you abide in my word, you are my disciples indeed.
"And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free". JOHN 8:31.
"Peace to you! As the father has sent me, i also send you". JOHN 20:21.

PRAYER.
Heavenly father, i know that i have sined and need your forgiveness. I believe that your son the Lord Jesus Christ died for me on the cross and i am will to repent and turn from my sins. I now by faith invite the Lord Jesus to come into my heart and life as my personal saviour and i am willing, by your grace, to follow and obey him as the Lord of my life.AMEN.