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. 信徒洗礼与圣灵
跟随耶稣接受信徒洗礼。若要在信仰上更深，并领受圣灵浸，请阅读下方章节或与 Brian 牧师交谈。
圣灵浸
信靠耶稣之后，您可以领受圣灵浸——这是赐给每位信徒的独特恩赐，使您有能力事奉基督。凭信心祈求，完全降服于神，凭信心领受。
- 凭信心向天父祈求——「你们作父亲的，尚知道拿好东西给儿女，何况天父，岂不更将圣灵给求他的人吗？」（路加福音 11:13）
- 在生命每个领域完全认耶稣为主。
- 凭信心领受——五旬节充满信徒的那同一位圣灵，今日仍可使用。（使徒行传 2:4）
经文
- 但圣灵降临在你们身上，你们就必得着能力…（使徒行传 1:8）
- 彼得还说这话的时候，圣灵降在一切听道的人身上。（使徒行传 10:44）
- 我要将我父所应许的降在你们身上…直到你们领受从上头来的能力。（路加福音 24:49）
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