The Decision to Accept Jesus Let’s summarize what occurred with your decision to accept Jesus:
- You recognized and took responsibility for your sin. This is necessary for every person, as none of us are without sin. Romans 3:23 states it clearly. “all have sinned…”
Ro 3:22 This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God
- You repented. Most of us have a really strong conviction in our hearts about the sins that we have committed. Repentance is something we want – at the moment of accepting Christ it is a natural component of our seeking him. It involves confessing and asking for forgiveness, coupled with a commitment to strive to overcome our sin.
Ac 3:19 Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,
- You were forgiven by the grace of God. We continue with another verse in Romans 3, reminding us as we discussed last time, that this redemption is a free gift from God.
Ro 3:24 and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.
- You confessed with your mouth that Jesus in Lord, and believed in your heart his life, death and resurrection which paid for your sin. A verse or two from Romans 10 ties these steps together for us.
Ro 10:9 That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.
Next time – an example prayer of acceptance
Thanks,
Larry | 
