This is a true story. In the middle east an innocent man allowed himself to be executed for the crimes committed by others.

He willingly died a slow painful death so the people that rightly deserved the punishment for their wrong doing could be set free. Think about that, a man who was innocent willingly took the punishment for others. He died in their place.

All who accept his sacrifice will be set free. What kind of man would do that? Jesus Christ. Jesus died for you. He took the punishment you deserve. God loves you so much that He sent his one and only son, Jesus Christ to die in your place so that you may be forgiven for the wrong you have done and have everlasting life. (John 3:16).

The Bible says all people have sinned, we all need to ask God to forgive us. In order to take advantage of what Jesus has done for you, you must ask Him to forgive you for the wrong you have done. You must turn from sin, which is lying, stealing, getting drunk, gossip, etc.

You are going to stand in front of God someday and give an account of your life, you will be judged for your choices while here on earth. If you accept Jesus Christ, ask Him to forgive you for all your sins and turn from them, you can spend eternity in heaven with Him. If you continue to sin and reject Jesus and the sacrifice He made for you, there will only be eternal punishment in hell awaiting you.

You now know the truth, you will have no excuse when you stand before God if you continue sinning and reject the truth. But that is not the plan God has for your life. The Bible says that God desires all people to be saved. He loves you and wants the best for you. Come to Him like you are; you will never be able to change yourself. If you have never asked Jesus to come into your life don't put it off, tomorrow may be too late. You will never regret your decision, in this life or the life to come. If you are ready to accept Jesus say this prayer.

Lord Jesus, I believe that you are the Son of God and you died in my place to pay for all the wrong that I have done. I know that I am a sinner and I have committed sins against you. I ask you to forgive me of those sins, come into my life, and to help me live the life that you desire of me. I thank you for dying on the cross and taking my place, paying the debt I could never pay.

If you just said that prayer and meant it, God has forgiven you. You now need to find a church that teaches the truth and start talking to God everyday. You will not regret your decision. Congratulations.