Find Hope in Jesus Christ
God raised Jesus from the dead. There is hope for all who follow him.
What is salvation?
Salvation is the gift of forgiveness and new life that God offers to everyone through Jesus Christ. It cannot be earned — it is received by faith.
Key Scriptures
- For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16 ESV)
- If you 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 ESV)
- For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23 ESV)
- For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 6:23 ESV)
How to receive salvation
1. Acknowledge
Admit that you have sinned and need God's forgiveness.
2. Believe
Believe that Jesus Christ died for your sins and rose from the dead.
3. Confess
Confess Jesus as Lord of your life.
Pray this prayer
If you are ready to receive Christ, you may pray in your own words or use this example:
Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner, and I ask for your forgiveness of all my sins. I believe you died for my sins and rose from the dead. Right now, I turn from my sins and invite you into my heart and life. Please forgive me, cleanse me, and fill me with your Holy Spirit. I want to trust and follow you as my Lord and Savior. In Jesus' name, Amen.
What happens next?
If you prayed that prayer — welcome to God's family! Here are your next steps:
1. Tell someone
We would be honored to welcome you at Lake Shore Church in Chicago's West Loop and help you grow in faith.
2. Read the Bible
Start with the Gospel of John to learn about Jesus. You can read or listen online.
3. Pray daily
Prayer is simply talking to God. Continue sharing your heart with him daily.
4. 信徒のバプテスマと聖霊
イエスに従って信徒のバプテスマを受けましょう。信仰を深め、聖霊のバプテスマを受けたい方は、下のセクションをお読みになるか、ブライアン牧師にお話しください。
聖霊のバプテスマ
イエスを信じた後、聖霊のバプテスマを受けることができます。これはキリストに仕える力を与える、すべての信者への特別な賜物です。信仰によって求め、完全に神に委ね、信仰によって受け取りましょう。
- 信仰をもって父に求めなさい —「あなたがたが悪い者であっても、自分の子どもに良いものを与えることを知っているなら、なおさら天の父は、求める者に聖霊を与えてくださるではありませんか」（ルカ 11:13）
- 人生のすべての領域でイエスを主として完全に委ねなさい。
- 信仰によって受け取りなさい — ペンテコステで信者を満たした同じ聖霊が、今日も与えられます。（使徒 2:4）
聖書
- しかし、聖霊があなたがたの上に臨むとき、力を受けるでしょう…（使徒 1:8）
- ペテロがまだ話している最中に、聖霊がみ言葉を聞くすべての人の上に降りました。（使徒 10:44）
- 見よ、わたしは父の約束をあなたがたの上に送る。上からの力をまとうまで、この都にとどまりなさい。（ルカ 24:49）
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