NU169273@vm1.nodak.edu (04/29/91)
IT'S SIMPLE TO BE SAVED
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Its Simple To Be Saved.
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Salvation is simple, but it's not cheap. It cost Jesus
Christ everything so that salvation could be offered to us
freely. God has provided salvation on a basis which permits
anyone who can make an intelligent decision to have it. If
salvation could be received on the basis of education,
multitudes would be excluded. If eternal life could be had
on the basis of wealth, a great number would still be left
out. If being saved were dependent upon one's moral
perfection, everyone would fall short. God has made His
salvation available on the basis of a personal faith which
even a child can exercise. This way, everyone is reduced to
the same level in the eyes of God, and all must come to Him
on the same terms (Romans 3:9, 10; Galatians 3:22). Paul
said, "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not
of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest
any man should boast." (Ephesians 2:8-9)
How Simple Is It To Be Saved?
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1. It is as simple as entering a door.
"I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be
saved," (John 10:9)
2. It is as simple as calling for help.
"For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord
shall be saved." (Romans 10:13)
3. It is as simple as coming when called.
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden,
and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28)
4. It is as simple as receiving a gift.
"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is
eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."
(Romans 6:23)
5. It is as simple as drinking water.
"But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give
him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give
him shall be in him a well of water springing up into
everlasting life." (John 4:14)
6. It is as simple as eating bread.
"I am the living bread which came down from heaven:
if any man eat of this bread, he shall live forever:
and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I
will give for the life of the world." (John 6:51)
7. It is as simple as believing God. "Verily, verily, I
say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting
life." (John 6:47)
Many people stumble at the simplicity of salvation. They
often feel that they must do something to earn or deserve
such a wonderful offer. Yes, something had to be done so
that salvation could be offered to us freely, but Jesus did
it all. All that God asks of us is that we believe that
Jesus died for our sins and receive Him into our heart and
live by faith. The genuineness and the reality of your
faith will be demonstrated in a changed life.
Why not make that all-important decision which will
transform your life and bring you into a right relationship
with God? It is simple, and it works. Try it and see.
It's Simply Up To You!
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Are you willing to settle the matter of your eternal
destiny? Will you do it? You can, right this moment. God
grant that you will.
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I am concerned about eternity, and am willing
now to repent of my sins, and receive Jesus Christ
as my Savior. I hereby do so, committing unto
Him my soul's salvation.
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K. Paulson
222 Stockbridge Hall
N. D. S. U.
Fargo, ND 58105