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Sunday
9:00am & 10:30am
Sunday School & Worship Service
5:30pm Awana, and Christian Life University
Wednesday
6:30pm Bible Study, CRAVE

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How to Know God Personally - F.A.I.T.H.

Have you ever wondered if you could know God? Have you ever wondered what your purpose is for living? Have ever wondered if you could feel free from your past and live in total peace? Have you ever wondered what if took for a person to go to heaven? Well, here is the answer to life's most serious questions. You see...

F stands for FORGIVENESS. We cannot have eternal life without God's forgiveness.
Ephesians 1:7a says, "In Him (Jesus Christ) we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins."

A is for AVAILABLE. Forgiveness is available for all.
John 3:16 says, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." But forgiveness is not automatic. "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven," says Matthew 7:21a.

I is for IMPOSSIBLE. It is impossible for God to allow sin into heaven because of who He is and because of who we are. God is loving and just, but His judgment is against sin.
James 2:13a says, "Because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful." We are sinful people. Romans 3:23 tells us, "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."

T is for TURN. To turn means to repent. We can repent -- or turn -- from our sin and from ourselves.
"But unless you repent, you too will all perish," Luke 13:3b says. We can also turn to Someone. Trust Christ alone. Romans 10:9 tells us how: "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."

H is for HEAVEN. Heaven is eternal life.
Here, that means life "to the full:" "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full (John 10:10b)." In the hereafter, it means the promise of heaven: "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am (John 14:3)."

So how can a person have God's forgiveness, heaven and eternal life, and Jesus as personal Savior and Lord? By trusting in Christ and asking Him for forgiveness. Take the step of faith described by another meaning of FAITH: Forsaking All I Trust Him.

You do this through a simple prayer reflecting your desire for Christ to change your life. You don't need fancy words--only an honest heart. You can pray something like this:

Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner and have displeased You in many ways. I believe You died for my sin, and only through faith in Your death and resurrection can I be forgiven. I want to turn from my sin and ask You to come into my life as my Savior and Lord. From this day on, I will follow You by living a life that pleases You. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for saving me. Amen.

Accepting Christ is just the beginning of a wonderful adventure with God! Get to know Him better in a number of ways:

Follow Christ's example in baptism.
Join a church where you can worship God and grow in your faith.
In your church, get involved in a small group bible study.
Begin a daily personal worship experience with God where you read the Bible and pray.

If you have just prayed to receive Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord and you have questions about what to do now or if you have questions about connecting with God, please contact us info@fairviewchurch.org and someone will respond right away.

If you have any questions about any programs, ministries, beliefs, or simple curiosity about Fairview Baptist Church, please contact us at info@fairviewchurch.org and have all of your questions answered.