Jesus: I can forgive you.
World: There is no way you can forgive me. Do you know what I’ve done?
Jesus: There’s nothing I can’t forgive. It’s your sins that I died for, so you could live again.
World: Look Jesus. I’ve robbed, murdered, raped, committed abortions and had abortions, fornicated, prostituted, lied, called people names, disrespected my parents, overpowered nations of innocent people to gain material goods, sold people into slavery, used children in many horrible ways, abused drugs both legal and illegal, got drunk so many times who knows what other sins I’ve committed. I’ve committed unethical business deals, taken advantage of the elderly, partaken of the homosexual lifestyle, encouraged racism between cultures, dabbled in the occult thinking Satan had more power than you. I’ve been divorced, committed adultery and so much more. There is no possible way you can forgive all of that.
Jesus: I died for all of the sins of the world. Again, there is nothing I can’t forgive. I can even remove the guilt of the sins you’ve committed. Not only will I forgive you, it will be wiped from my memory forever. You see, once I forgive you of your sins, I forget them too. It’s one of those things creation has a problem with doing on their own. My adversary, the devil likes to remind people of their past, a past that I’ve completely forgotten about when you come to me to ask for forgiveness. It’s an extra perk to help you realize that I love you unconditionally. No matter how dirty your sins are, I have washed you clean of them. It doesn’t matter what other people think, what matters now is you can move forward clean and I’m here with you always to encourage and strengthen you with my Spirit.
World: I don’t know what to say. My mind is swirling. I need to sit down, this is so dizzying to me. A world you created and we as people have turned into a cesspool so vile that you died on a cross for us. So let me get this straight. If I come to you and ask for the forgiveness of my sins, you’ll forgive them and I can start my life anew, right now?
Jesus: Not only can you start anew, you will have eternal life with me once this Earthly life is over. The eternal life is nothing in comparison to your Earthly life, as you’re just a vapor here. When I forgive you, go and sin no more. Forgive others too, my Father really likes that. Let others know about me. Don’t worry, I’m not asking you to be a preacher, but I wouldn’t say no if you wanted to be. Just walk in love with everyone you meet. I’ll be next to you each and every day. If you mess up, I’m quick to forgive again and we move forward together. So what do you say? Ready for me to forgive and forget everything you’ve done?
World: I’m going to have to take this by faith…right?
Jesus: Yes (smiling), you have to accept me by faith, the very thing in life that pleases me, but truly pleases my Father. Get this, when you come to me to repent of your sins and I forgive you. All of Heaven rejoices! There’s an instant party in Heaven in your honor the moment you say you believe. All of Heaven is on your side. So what you say?
World: So you’ll forgive and forget all that I’ve done right now.
Jesus: Let me show you something. See my hands? This is what man did to me and hung me on a cross. See the stripes on my back? I endured all that and more so you won’t endure an eternity of pain beyond anything you could ever imagine. But don’t just accept me to escape hell, but accept my forgiveness for your sins so you can live with me forever here and eternity. Can I guarantee you Heaven? Yes, because I’m the way, the truth and the life. I am the door to Heaven, so again what do you say?
World: You really love me that much?
Jesus: Well, I have been to hell and back for you.
World: Indeed you have. I’m ready.
Are you ready?
There is nothing you have ever done that can’t be forgiven by Christ. Some people know when they are ready, but many must receive Christ by faith. You are not promised tomorrow or even promised the next minute. Accepting Jesus is the most important act of faith anyone will do. So what do you say? Are you ready?
Pray this prayer:
Jesus, I come to you to ask for the forgiveness of my sins. I receive you into my heart and repent of my sins. I believe you are the Son of God and that you died on the cross for my sins and rose again. I am now saved. Thank you Jesus for saving me. Amen.
If you prayed that prayer, we encourage you to get into a Bible-based church and surround yourself with people who can help you in your walk and life in Christ.
Welcome to the family!
by Ward W. Bond, PhD
World: There is no way you can forgive me. Do you know what I’ve done?
Jesus: There’s nothing I can’t forgive. It’s your sins that I died for, so you could live again.
World: Look Jesus. I’ve robbed, murdered, raped, committed abortions and had abortions, fornicated, prostituted, lied, called people names, disrespected my parents, overpowered nations of innocent people to gain material goods, sold people into slavery, used children in many horrible ways, abused drugs both legal and illegal, got drunk so many times who knows what other sins I’ve committed. I’ve committed unethical business deals, taken advantage of the elderly, partaken of the homosexual lifestyle, encouraged racism between cultures, dabbled in the occult thinking Satan had more power than you. I’ve been divorced, committed adultery and so much more. There is no possible way you can forgive all of that.
Jesus: I died for all of the sins of the world. Again, there is nothing I can’t forgive. I can even remove the guilt of the sins you’ve committed. Not only will I forgive you, it will be wiped from my memory forever. You see, once I forgive you of your sins, I forget them too. It’s one of those things creation has a problem with doing on their own. My adversary, the devil likes to remind people of their past, a past that I’ve completely forgotten about when you come to me to ask for forgiveness. It’s an extra perk to help you realize that I love you unconditionally. No matter how dirty your sins are, I have washed you clean of them. It doesn’t matter what other people think, what matters now is you can move forward clean and I’m here with you always to encourage and strengthen you with my Spirit.
World: I don’t know what to say. My mind is swirling. I need to sit down, this is so dizzying to me. A world you created and we as people have turned into a cesspool so vile that you died on a cross for us. So let me get this straight. If I come to you and ask for the forgiveness of my sins, you’ll forgive them and I can start my life anew, right now?
Jesus: Not only can you start anew, you will have eternal life with me once this Earthly life is over. The eternal life is nothing in comparison to your Earthly life, as you’re just a vapor here. When I forgive you, go and sin no more. Forgive others too, my Father really likes that. Let others know about me. Don’t worry, I’m not asking you to be a preacher, but I wouldn’t say no if you wanted to be. Just walk in love with everyone you meet. I’ll be next to you each and every day. If you mess up, I’m quick to forgive again and we move forward together. So what do you say? Ready for me to forgive and forget everything you’ve done?
World: I’m going to have to take this by faith…right?
Jesus: Yes (smiling), you have to accept me by faith, the very thing in life that pleases me, but truly pleases my Father. Get this, when you come to me to repent of your sins and I forgive you. All of Heaven rejoices! There’s an instant party in Heaven in your honor the moment you say you believe. All of Heaven is on your side. So what you say?
World: So you’ll forgive and forget all that I’ve done right now.
Jesus: Let me show you something. See my hands? This is what man did to me and hung me on a cross. See the stripes on my back? I endured all that and more so you won’t endure an eternity of pain beyond anything you could ever imagine. But don’t just accept me to escape hell, but accept my forgiveness for your sins so you can live with me forever here and eternity. Can I guarantee you Heaven? Yes, because I’m the way, the truth and the life. I am the door to Heaven, so again what do you say?
World: You really love me that much?
Jesus: Well, I have been to hell and back for you.
World: Indeed you have. I’m ready.
Are you ready?
There is nothing you have ever done that can’t be forgiven by Christ. Some people know when they are ready, but many must receive Christ by faith. You are not promised tomorrow or even promised the next minute. Accepting Jesus is the most important act of faith anyone will do. So what do you say? Are you ready?
Pray this prayer:
Jesus, I come to you to ask for the forgiveness of my sins. I receive you into my heart and repent of my sins. I believe you are the Son of God and that you died on the cross for my sins and rose again. I am now saved. Thank you Jesus for saving me. Amen.
If you prayed that prayer, we encourage you to get into a Bible-based church and surround yourself with people who can help you in your walk and life in Christ.
Welcome to the family!
by Ward W. Bond, PhD