A Message of Hope

God loves you and wants you to have a full and meaningful life. He wants to give you

eternal life. Because of His great love for you He has provided a simple and

wonderful plan for you to become a part of His family.

The Bible clearly states this plan. The first Scripture deals with the

problem of sin.

ALL HAVE SINNED

"All have sinned and come short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23)

Sin means breaking God's law. We can sin by our deeds,
speech and thoughts. The Bible says, "All have sinned."

SIN BRINGS SPIRITUAL DEATH

"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life
through Jesus Christ our Lord." (Romans 6:23)

The word death refers to spiritual death. Your sins have caused
you to be separated from God, but God loves you and offers
eternal life through Jesus Christ.

CHRIST DIED FOR YOUR SINS

"But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while
we were still sinners, Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8)

Jesus' death on the cross paid the penalty for your sins.
When you commit your life to Christ you will receive complete
forgiveness and eternal life.

All human effort to gain salvation through good works, sincerity,
baptism, church membership, and other ways have failed.
Christ alone can save you.

CALL UPON CHRIST

The Bible says, "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the
Lord shall be saved" (Romans 10:13)

You can call upon Christ now. Ask Christ to forgive your sins and
invite Him to come into your life. Use this prayer, or pray in
your own words:

Dear Lord, I know I have sinned. Thank you for dying for my sins.
Please forgive me of all my sins. I invite you to come into my life
and save me. I now receive you as my Lord and Savior.
Take control of my life and help me live for you.

In Jesus' name. Amen.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE SOME HELP 
WITH THE PRAYER ABOVE,
OR JUST HAVE QUESTIONS 
CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE:

(503)761-4554, (503) 762-4594, or holgate@holgatebaptist.com