The Bible teaches that God provided salvation in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Jesus was made to assume our flesh, die in our stead, rise again from the dead, ascend to the Father, receive the place of power at God's right hand, and appear before God in the believer's behalf. He is to come again to consummate redemption. This work of God's Son was for the purpose of saving us from the guilt, the penalty, the power, and ultimately the presence of sin. Salvation was provided for those who believe in Christ and walk in His ways. Repentance is necessary for salvation, but merely aids preparation of the heart and not as a price paid for the gift of eternal life. Faith is the only condition of salvation, and it is the gift of God.
John 3:16 says, "For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only son, that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life."
Today can be the day that you make the most important decision you make in this life. Where will you spend eternity? Jesus died so that your sins could be forgiven and you could live forever in Heaven when this life is over. All you have to do is pray this simple prayer.
PRAYER
"God, I am a sinner. I ask you to forgive me of my sins. I believe in my heart, and confess with my lips, that Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior. Come into my heart Jesus. Take my life, I surrender it to you. From this moment on, I will live my life according to the Bible and serve you. Thank you for taking away my sins and giving me everlasting life. In the name of Jesus I pray, amen."
If you prayed this prayer, please e-mail us at brothersinchrist2001@hotmail.com and tell us this good news. We welcome you into the Kingdom of God.
God Bless You!
Kenn Bruner, Mike Donahoe, Don Perkins
Your
Mission Field
by Kenn
Bruner
"Go into all the world and proclaim the good news
to the whole creation."
[Mark 16:15]
[True Story]
It was the first day of class for 25 prospective missionary workers at a
well known Christian college. The college professor came into the class and
introduced himself, and then proceeded to outline the course study for Missionary
Evangelism 202, He then made the following statement to his new students:
"I am glad to see that so many of you have chosen a career in missionary
work that will take you to all four corners of the globe. Missionary work
is one of the most rewarding ministries that a person can go into. Not
only does it require a dedication to serving the Lord amidst hardship and
sacrifice, but also it demands a complete surrender to His
lordship."
As the professor continued to outline to the students the demands and the commitment
it takes to enter the missonary field, he then made this statement
that brought a deadening silence in the class.
"If any one of you have not gotten up from watching tv or sitting in
front of your PC and walked across the street to your neighbors, or went
to your coworkers, friends, and family members and told them about how Jesus
has saved you and then given them your testimony; and then encouraged
them to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, you are not
ready to take this class. How, may I ask, do you plan to go half way
around the world to tell people in foreign lands about Jesus, when you have
not even worked in the mission field that God has presently placed you
in? I would like each of you to fast and pray over the weekend and
ask the Lord if you are really ready to become full-time workers in the
mission field abroad. If you still feel called into the mission field
after spending time with the Lord, then I will see you back in class at
9 a.m. Monday morning. I will then ask you to share with
the class some of the more memorable occasions you have allowed
God to use you to witness to others about Jesus since you
yourself became a Christian.."