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COMMENTARY

What is salvation?
Salvation is deliverance from the penalty, pollution, and power of sin (Rom. 6:14,23; Ti. 3:4-6) It is eternally more important than being saved from fire, deep water, illness, or loneliness.
What is sin?
Sin is any thought, word, or deed that either violates or falls short of complete conformity to God's holy laws (Rom. 3:23; Jas. 4:17; 1 John. 3:4) In short, Jesus and His apostles taught that sin is anything that doesn't reflect selfless love for God and others (Matthew 22:34-40).
What has God done to provide salvation?
He became a member of the human race in the person of Jesus (John  1:1,14), lived sinlessly as our substitute to fulfill God's righteous demands (2 Corinthians 5:21), suffered and died on the cross to bear the penalty for our sins (Mt. 20:28; Rom. 4:23-25; 1 Cor: 15:3-4), and rose from the grave to break the power of death and defeat Satan (Acts 2:24; Heb. 2:14-15). In other words, He accepted full responsibility to pay the price for the consequences of our sins.
For whom did Christ die?
Jesus died for all people (Jn. 3:16; 2Cor. 5:14-15), for all have fallen short of their original purpose to know God (Jn. 17:3), to glorify Him (1 Cor. 10:31), and to enjoy Him forever (Rev. 7:15-17; 21:1-4). Christ died for those who are sinners by nature (Ps. 51:5), disobedient by choice (Rom. 3:23), spiritually dead (Eph. 2:1,5), unable to please God (Rom. 8:8), and under His wrath (Jn. 3:36; Rom. 1:18).
What is repentance?
It is a term used by John the Baptist, Jesus, Paul, and Peter (Mt. 3:1-2; 24:17; Acts 2:38; 20:21). Repentance is that change of attitude about one's self, one's sin, and God which involves the whole personality----mind, emotions, and will. In varying degrees, it always accompanies true faith. Sorrow for sin often accompanies it and helps give evidence that genuine repentance has occurred (2 Cor. 7:9-10),
Who will be saved?
Salvation is offered to everyone and is freely given to all who believe on Jesus Christ  (Mt. 11:28; Jn. 1:12; 3:15-16,36 ; 6:40,47; 11:25-26; 20:31; Acts 16:31; Rom. 10:9-10)  Jesus said, "The one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out" (Jn. 6:37).
How do we receive salvation?
By faith alone. Neither zealous commitment to good works (Eph. 2:8-10; Rom. 4:1-12) nor careful observance of religious ritual ( Gal. 3:1-9)play a part in obtaining salvation. Salvation is not found in our efforts for God but in trusting what Jesus has done for us. All God requires is that we call out to Him in faith and ask Him to save us(Rom. 10:13 ).On that basis He gives salvation. Everything else follows.
What is saving faith?
It is personal trust in the Lord Jesus. It is believing that God, on the basis of Christ's substitutionary death and resurrection, forgives and accepts all who trust in Him and rely on Him alone for salvation (Rom. 3:21-26; 4:1-25; 5:1-2; Eph. 2:8-10). It is therefore not what we do but what we believe that counts. If what we believe is right, doing right will follow. Good works are the fruit and the evidence ( Eph. 2:10; 1 Jn. 3:7-10), not the ground or the cause.

 
How to mend a broken heart

1. The Bible says:
    Everyone is born with a broken heart. We all do things that are wrong like lying, cheating,
    stealing, hating and disobeying. This is called sin.
The Bible Says:
    "All people have sinned and are not good enough for God's glory." Romans 3:23.

2. Jesus wants to fix everybody's broken heart. He wants to be our best friend. Sin keeps us away from Him. Jesus loves us, but he hates sin. It is taking us to an awful place called hell. We will be punished forever. This makes Jesus very sad. He wants us to live with Him after we die in an awesome place called Heaven.
The Bible Says:
    "When someone sins he/she earns what sin pays - death." Romans 6:23a.

3. So how do we get rid of sin? Well, God loves everyone so much that a long time ago He sent Jesus from heaven to earth. He was the only one who could take away our sins. Jesus died on the cross. He was punished for all of the things we do wrong. Three days after Jesus died He came back to life again.
The Bible Says:
    "God demonstrates His own love for us in this, while we were still sinners Christ died for us." Romans 5:8.

4. Because Jesus did this, we can go to Heaven with him. All we have to do is tell Jesus we are sorry for our sins and ask Him to take control of (come into) our hearts and help us not to do bad things anymore.
The Bible Says:
    "But if we confess our sins to him, he can be depended on to forgive us and to cleanse us from every wrong." 1 John 1:9.

5. Then we can ask Jesus to be our best friend, our Saviour and our Lord. He well take our broken heart and make it happy.
The Bible Says:
    "For God loved the world so much that He gave His only son. God gave His son so that whoever believes in Him may not be lost, but have eternal life." John 3:16.

6. If you're not sure how to ask Jesus into your heart here's a prayer that can help you.
    Dear Jesus:
    I am sorry for my sins. Please forgive me. Thank you for dying for me. I want you to be my best friend. Please come into my heart and help me not to sin anymore. I love you Jesus. Amen.

Now that Jesus is your best friend, there are some things you can do to help you get closer to Him:

  1. 1. Talk to Jesus everyday by praying.
  2. 2. Read your Bible everyday. If you can't read yet, have someone read it to you.

    3. 3. Find a church and attend it regularly

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