Prayer with the Pastor Please join us each Thursday for one hour at noon for prayer and fasting with Pastor Brackett and the staff.   Details...

Senior Adult Fellowship Our seniors meet every 4th Sunday of the month for a time fellowship and good eating.  Details...

Free School Supplies On July 26th we will be giving out school supplies to the community.  Details...

Men's Breakfast Come join the men of our church for a time of fellowship & encouragment   Details...

Hearts to Hands Hearts to Hands is a ministry that is designed to reach out to individuals in the community who are in need of food, clothing and employment.    Details...

Website We want to welcome everyone to our website! We will be regularly updating our website so keep coming back to see all the new things we will offer!  We'd like to invite our church members to create an account to access special website features. Fill out your information at the bottom of the homepage.   Details...



How Do I Accept Christ? Print E-mail
How To Accept Christ
 
The decision to follow Christ is the most important choice you will make in life. If you are interested in accepting Christ as the Lord of your life and enjoying eternal life in His presence, there are a few things concerning salvation that need to be realized and done.
  • Realize that all have sinned and need a Savior. "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23). "If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us." (I John 1:8).
     
  •  Repent of sin. "No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish." (Luke 13:3). "Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out." (Acts 3:19).
     
  •  Confess your sins to God. "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (I John 1:9). "For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.” (Romans 10:10).
     
  •  Forsake sin. "Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon." (Isaiah 55:7).
     
  • Believe in the finished work of Christ on the cross. "For God so loved the world,[a] that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16).
     
  • Receive Christ into your heart by faith. "But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God," (John 1:12).
     
  • Proclaim Jesus as Lord. "Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved…For ‘everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'" (Romans 10:9,13).
     
     
    More Scriptures on Salvation 
     
    "Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes has eternal life." (John 6:47)
     
    "Then he brought them out and said, ‘Sirs, what must I do to be saved?’ And they said, ‘Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.’" (Acts 16:30,31)
     
    "But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8)
     
    "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23)
     
    "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” (Ephesians 2:8,9)
     
    "But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin." (I John 1:7)
     
    Sinner's Prayer 
     
    If you want to accept Jesus Christ as your Savior, pray the simple prayer below to God, and sincerely mean it in your heart.
     
    "Dear God in heaven, I come to You in the name of Jesus. I'm so sorry for my sins and for the life I have lived. I ask You for forgiveness and to cleanse me with Your blood from all unrighteousness. You said in Your Holy Word, Romans 10:9, if we confess the Lord our God and believe in our hearts that God raised Him from the dead, we shall be saved. Right now I confess Jesus Christ as the Lord of my soul. With my heart, I believe that God raised Him from the dead. This very moment I accept Jesus Christ as my own personal Savior and according to His Word, right now I am saved. Thank You, Jesus, for dying for me and giving me eternal life. Amen." 
     
    Congratulations! Welcome to the family of God! We now encourage you to click on the following link that will help you even further in your new walk with God:
     
     
    Remember that deciding to follow Christ is the greatest decision you have ever made. You're starting a brand new life as a member of God's family. At this moment you may be experiencing a certain joy and peace that you have never felt before. And there will be times when you will find yourself doubting, or frustrated or puzzled by what's happening in your life. Don't give up! God has a plan for you. With these very circumstances God reveals more of Himself and helps you with the situation you're facing. Sometimes people will make fun of the life you choose to live. Don't be discouraged. God promises courage and strength. In each encounter in our life God wants to reveal and teach us the principles of living found in His Word. If you should ever need help please contact us! We want you to know we love you and that we care about you.
     
    Let us encourage you to do the following:
    1. Pray everyday.
    2. Read the Bible everyday.
    3. Attend Church regularly.
    4. Follow Christ in water baptism.
    5. Pray about joining a church founded on the Word of God.
    Remember, we welcome you to call us with any of your questions or needs. We have a special guidebook entitled, "Now What?" just for new Christians. If you contact us, we will be glad to send you a free copy. Contact us.  We’d love to hear from you!
     
    May God continue to bless you,
    The Pastoral Staff of Callaway Assembly of God
    (All scripture references are taken from the English Standard Version of the Bible.)

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