how can i know god?

Would you like to know how you can have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ?

God loves you and wants you to experience peace and an abundant, eternal life.  


“We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 5:1

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”  John 3:16

“ I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” John 10:10


Why don’t most people have this peace and abundant life that God planned for us to have?

God created us in His own image to have an abundant life. He did not make us as robots to automatically love and obey Him. God gave us a will and a freedom of choice. We chose to disobey God and go our own willful way. We still make this choice today. This results in separation from God.


“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23

“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23


Our Attempts to Reach God:

People try to reach God by doing good actions, trying their best, and avoiding “major” sins… but all our efforts will never be enough. No amount of human effort can reach God.


“There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.” Proverbs 14:12

“But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He will not hear.” Isaiah 59:2

“All our righteous acts are like filthy rags.” Isaiah 64:6


No bridge reaches God… except one.

Jesus Christ died on the cross and rose from the grave. He paid the penalty for our sin and bridged the gap between God and people.


“For this is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Jesus Christ.” 1 Timothy 2:5

“For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God.” 1 Peter 3:18

“But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” 

Romans 5:8


God has provided the only way. Each person must make a choice. We must trust Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and receive Him by personal invitation.


“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with Me.” Revelation 3:20

“Yet to all who received Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God.” John 1:12

“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.” Romans 10:9


Here is how you can receive Christ:

Admit your need (I am a sinner).

Be willing to turn from your sins (repent).

Believe that Jesus Christ died for you on the cross and rose from the grave.

Through prayer, invite Jesus Christ to come in and control your life through the Holy Spirit (receive Him as Lord and Savior).


How to pray:

Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and need Your forgiveness. I believe that You died for my sins. I want to turn from my sins. I invite You to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as my Lord and Savior. In Jesus’ name. Amen.


This is just the beginning of a wonderful new life in Christ. To deepen this relationship, you should:


Read your Bible everyday to know Christ better.

Talk to God in prayer everyday.

Worship, fellowship, and serve with other Christians in a Bible-based church where Christ is preached.

Tell others about Christ.


If you live in our area, we extend a warm invitation to you to come visit Church in the Glades. It would be our privilege to help you grow in your new relationship with the Lord.  


If you would like to talk with Pastor Dan, please call 754.204.4501.