| 2. Recognize that sin has separated us from God. |
| The second step in having peace with God is to recognize the you are a sinner in need of forgiveness. In the Bible the book of Romans tells us in Chapter 3 verse 23 that, "ALL have sinned and come short of the glory of God." The Bible clearly tells us the we have all chosen to go our own way, to do our own thing, instead of following God, His commands, and His perfect will for our lives. When we do this we sin, and sin carries a high price tag. Romans 6:23 says "The wages of sin is death." Every person has willingly sinned against God, resulting in spiritual death and separation from God. If we were to read on in Romans 6:23 it says, "But the gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord." God the Father DOES NOT want us to be separated from Him and die in our sin, so He sent His Son Jesus Christ. Jesus has provided the ONLY way to have forgiveness of sin and peace with God the Father. Do you want to have forgiveness of your sin? You can! Continue reading on. Click here |