Receiving the Gift Jesus Paid for on the Cross
By Pat Robertson

Through Jesus You Can Be Forgiven

My child, I love you. My child, I forgive you. I died that you might have life. I gave My life for you -- that's the message that Jesus has for you today.

Don't think that you have sinned so far that you cannot find redemption. There's no one who is gone so far that if their heart reaches out to God, God will not speak to them and bring them to Him.

Through Jesus You Can Be Cleansed

You can't cleanse yourself with washing. You can't cleanse the inside; only God can do that. He can come in and put the blood of His sacrifice over all of the sin in your life -- all the hatred and bitterness and murder and theft and lying and adultery and pornography and drugs. All the things you have done wrong, whatever it is, He can cleanse you right now and make you whole. That's what the message is.

Eternal Life and Peace with God is a Free Gift

Would you like to have peace with God today? He's speaking to you at this moment. Hold steady for a moment. God wants you to have something wonderful. He wants you to be a part of the family of God. He will give you joy unspeakable and full of glory. If you want it, He's holding it out to you. It is a free gift; He paid the price. You can have it freely, if you believe.

The real price is that you take the old man with all of its sin and dirt and confusion and all of the trouble and tears and you give it to Jesus. You take a new man and a new woman, created in the image of God, and you join the family of God.

If you want that, right now I want you to know Him in a new way, so bow your head and pray with me now if you would like it, and you can ask Jesus to takeover. I am not trying to suggest that you join some church. I am talking about the family of the Father of Light, to be an adopted child of the Living God. Bow your head with me right now wherever you are. Husband and wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, children, parents pray this prayer with me. Pray it out loud or silently.

The Prayer of Salvation

'Jesus, you know what is going on in my life. You see deep down inside of my soul. You have seen the tears and heard the cries and seen the sin. You have been there when I have done things that I am ashamed of. Lord, right now, I bring it all to You and I ask for the cleansing of the blood of Jesus Christ.

'Thank you that You love me. I receive Your love. I receive the fact that You died for my sins. At this moment, not only do I take You as my Savior, but I make You the Lord of my life. Come Lord Jesus, live in my heart, and from this moment on I am yours. Thank you, Lord, that You have heard my prayer. Thank you, Lord, that You have come into my heart.

'Father, for those who prayed with me right now, may the power of the Holy Spirit fill them. May they know cleansing as never before. May You put Your arms around them and fill them with the joy of the Spirit of the Living God. Thank you, Father. Thank you, Lord.

'In Jesus' name, amen and amen.'

How you can know you are forgiven:

The Bible, God's Word says: You were saved by faith in God, who treats us much better that we deserve. This is God's gift to you, and you have done nothing on your own (Ephesians 2:8).

For those who put their faith in Jesus: He gave them the right to be the children of God... God Himself was the one who made them His children (John 1:12-13).


As you draw close to the Lord, He will teach you His ways and give you His strength. There are some practical steps you can take to come closer to God and to allow Him to guide you.

Prayer:

It is important to spend time in prayer every day. Just as you can not grow without eating food each day, so your spirit must be fed in order for growth to occur in our walk with the Lord. The good news is that as children of God we have access to His presence any time we need it. You actually have the right to come before God and to share with Him your intimate thoughts, desires and fears. Prayer is simply talking to your heavenly Father.

Bible Reading:

The Bible is the main way God has chosen to tell us about Himself. Learning what God says in the Bible is a very important part of your new life. As you read His Word, ask God to show you how various passages apply to your life. A good place to start your study is in the Gospel of John in the New Testament. Find an easy to read, modern translation like the New International Version, the New American Standard or The Book (click here to order The Book).

Fellowship:

When you gave your life to Jesus Christ, you became a vital part of God's family, the Church. As you get involved in a local church you will receive strength and encouragement from other believers. But you will also give something vital of yourself back to others. This is one reason why being involved in a local church is so important -- and why the Bible says not to neglect meeting together with other believers (Hebrews 10:25).

As you learn about Him through prayer, Bible reading and fellowship with other Christians, God will guide you and give you the wisdom you need for every challenge in life. May God richly bless you as you continue to follow Him.

Please Memorize These Verses:

"What this means is that those who become Christians become new persons. They are not the same anymore, for the old life is gone. A new life has begun!" (2 Corinthians 5:17).

"I write this to you who believe in the Son of God, so that you may know you have eternal life" (1 John 5:13).

Suggested Reading

The Gospel of John

1 John

The Psalms and Proverbs

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