Furthermore, Jesus was raised from the dead after three days into a glorified, immortal body by the power of God. The fact of Christ's resurrection is essential, for the Bible says, "if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins" (I Corinthians 15:17). Because Jesus died on the cross, we can have forgiveness of sins; because He rose from the dead, we can have eternal life. Jesus said, "And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent" (John 17:3). Thus, eternal life is not a religion but a relationship with the One True God and His Son, Jesus Christ.
Jesus is God's salvation, sent to mankind so that whosoever believes in Him should not perish in their sins but instead receive salvation, which is eternal life (John 3:16). Salvation is available to "whosoever believes" in Jesus, no matter how sinful their past, all because of the love and kindness of God: "For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. But after that the kindness and love of God our Savior toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior; that being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life" (Titus 3:3-7). Jesus is the Savior, the way of salvation that God has provided for mankind. There is no other way to be saved, for the Bible says, "Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." (Acts 4:12). Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me"(John 14:6). And, "if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins." (John 8:24). Christ alone has fulfilled the necessary requirements to do away with sin once and for all. "For Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, so that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit" (I Peter 3:18). The grace and mercy of God calls a person to salvation. Can a person reject God's salvation? Yes, certainly! But it is foolish to do so, for "how shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation?" (Hebrews 2:3). Beyond the finished work of Christ's death and resurrection, there is no other sacrifice by which a person may be saved. "For if we sin willfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remained no more sacrifice for sins" (Hebrews 10:26).
Today you welcome to God's family. Right now you say to your God, my Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward you. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send your Holy Spirit to help me obey you, and to do your will for the rest of my life. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen."