For My “Unsaved” Friends
1) I want to apologize on behalf of all or any Christians (including myself) who come to you in judgment instead of love. Allow me to take the heat for their and my actions, please forgive me.
2) I want to let you know that no matter what some uninformed Christian(s) may say, Jesus Christ loves you more than any person in your life. The Bible says that while we were still sinners (at one time or other we were all “unsaved”) Jesus died so that we may have everlasting life (Romans 5:8).
3) Though I will contend that the Christian life is the best life its not always the easiest or without hard times. The Bible says that Jesus was a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief (Isaiah 53:3). This doesn’t mean all day everyday Jesus walked around sad but being God and then coming to Earth in human form knew and felt every sorrow and pain that we feel today, and ultimately all those sorrows come from the effect that sin has on the body, spirit, and soul. Though Jesus felt the effects of sin, He did not sin.
4) Come to Christ as you are right now! It’s not your job to clean yourself up first. If that were the case, you and I would never be ready. If you’re reading this now still hungover from going out last night, great! Don’t wait another moment to give your life to Christ! The same power that Jesus operated in is given to the Christian and thus the more you feed yourself the things of God the more you live out the true Christian life through that power that is given us when we give our lives to Christ.
5) Being “saved” is not a feeling, it’s a believing! You may not FEEL different right away but if you BELIEVE you are saved, you are. And this is how to do it, “Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved (Romans 10:9).”
If you are not sure what this means exactly, say this out loud (preferably alone):
“Jesus I confess that I am a sinner and I believe that you came to this earth, lived, and died for my sins and on the third day you were resurrected and still live today. I renounce my sin and believe that you are Lord.”
If you prayed this prayer and truly believed it, YOU ARE SAVED!
6) You might not know where to go from here, and if that’s the case please find someone you know who is a real Christian and ask them your questions about anything pertaining to this new life in Christ. I am also here to help you on your journey with Christ. If you have my number please call me or text me. Also feel free to leave a comment on this blog post or even email me at: jcooksey0216@gmail.com. You can also add me on Facebook and/or follow me on Twitter. As you can see there are many ways to get your questions answered and I am here to help. If you don’t understand what some things mean in the Bible go out and buy or google the “Message Bible”. This is the bible translated in everyday language and very easy to understand.
I thank God for any and all who read this and come to know Jesus Christ as Lord, savior, and friend.
Be Blessed Children of God (BBCOG)
Peace.
Thank you for this Jason. You are a man led of the Holy Spirirt. I know this wasn’t just something put out there without purpose. I’m sure this blog was responded to by someone, somewhere. This was the word they needed. Just imagine the praise and rejoicing that is going on in heaven right now. And I am rejoicing with them. I don’t know who, but the Holy Spirit knows and I will be praying for those that are now saved. Love you.