Do you want to know God and live as his friend?
It’s not about trying to be good. That’s great news, since you can’t be totally good all the time! It’s about accepting what Jesus did on the cross to rescue you. To do that, you will need to ABCD. Admit your sin - that you do, say and think wrong things. Tell God you are sorry. Ask him to forgive you, and to help you to change. There will be some things you have to stop doing. Believe that Jesus died for you, to take the punishment for your sin; that he came back to life, and that he is still alive today.
Do you remember what Peter said?—“everyone who believes in Jesus will have his sins forgiven” (v43). Jesus welcomes everyone who comes to him. If you have put your trust in him, he has rescued you from your sins and forgiven you. That’s Great News!
When you are forgiven by God, you become his friend for ever. He loves you and will always be with you. We can be sure of this because Jesus died and rose again.
Consider the cost of living like God’s friend from now on, with him in charge. It won’t be easy. Ask God to help you do this. Do something about it! In the past you’ve gone your own way rather than God’s way. Will you hand control of your life over to him from now on? If you’re ready to ABCD, then talk to God now. This prayer will help you. Dear God, I have done and said and thought things that are wrong. I am really sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you for sending Jesus to die for me. From now on, please help me to live as one of your friends, with you in charge. Amen
God will help you to change, and to live like his friend. Meeting with some of God’s other friends (called Christians) will help you too. You can learn more about Jesus together. See if you can join a group at a local church, or ask the person who gave you this leaflet. Tell them that you have become one of God’s friends too.
When Jesus died on Good Friday it seemed like the end for his followers. Their leader was dead. Their hopes shattered. But Jesus didn't stay dead! Why did Jesus rise again?
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And is he still alive today?