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What do you believe
We all have our own thoughts and opinions, and just because we have them, it does not mean they are right. Take a moment and press the button below and it will take you to the Canadian Foursquare Church’s website where it breaks down all that we believe as well as our statement of faith.
Why Do I Need Jesus?
Why do you need Jesus? You need Him first of all because you need His salvation. You see, you aren’t here by accident; God created you, and He put you here for a reason. In fact, He loves you, and life’s greatest joy comes from knowing that God is your friend, and that He is with you every day. I often quote Jesus’ words: “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10).
The problem is that we have ignored God and gone our own way, and as a result we are separated from Him—both now and in eternity. The Bible calls this “sin”—and our greatest need is to have our sins forgiven and cleansed. But how can this happen? Only God can forgive us—and He made this possible by sending His only Son, Jesus Christ, into the world for us. By His death on the cross Jesus took upon Himself the judgment that you and I deserve. God loves you that much!
But you also need Jesus for your life right now. You need His guidance and wisdom, and you also need His comfort and hope when hard times come (and they will). You also need strength to avoid temptations that will destroy you, and you need His help to live as you should. By a simple prayer of faith turn to Jesus and give your life to Him today.
Step 1 – God’s Purpose: Peace and Life
God loves you and wants you to experience peace and eternal life.
The Bible says:
"We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ."
Romans 5:1
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life."
John 3:16
"I [Jesus] have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly."
John 10:10
What keeps us from having the life God planned for us?
Step 2 – The Problem: Our Separation from God
God created us in His image. He gave us a will and the freedom of choice; we choose to disobey Him and go our own way—which is called sin. This separates us from God.
The Bible says:
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
Romans 3:23
"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Romans 6:23
Our choice to sin separates us from God. People have tried many ways to bridge this gap between themselves and God.
The Bible says:
"There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death."
Proverbs 14:12
"But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear."
Isaiah 59:2
No bridge reaches God... except one.
Step 3 – God’s Bridge: The Cross
Jesus Christ died on the cross and rose from the grave. When He did He paid the penalty for our sin and bridged the gap between us and God.
The Bible says:
"For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus."
1 Timothy 2:5
"For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God."
1 Peter 3:18
God has provided the only way back to Him. You must make a choice.
Step 4 – Our Response: Receive Christ
We must trust and receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
The Bible says:
"Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God."
John 1:12
"If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."
Romans 10:9
Which side are you on? The side with Christ or without Him?
Here is how you can accept Christ into your life:
Admit your need. (I am a sinner)
Be willing to turn from your sins. (Repent)
Believe that Jesus Christ died for you on the cross and rose from the grave. (Be saved by faith)
Through prayer, invite Jesus Christ to control your life through the Holy Spirit. (Receive him as Lord and Savior)
We suggest a prayer like this one:
"Dear God, I know I’m a sinner, and I ask for your forgiveness. I believe Jesus Christ is Your Son. I believe that He died for my sin and that you raised Him to life. I want to trust Him as my Savior and follow Him as Lord, from this day forward. Guide my life and help me to do your will. I pray this in the name of Jesus. Amen."
Did you pray this prayer?
