The Bible is crystal clear on how you can have a personal relationship with God and know for sure that you will spend eternity with Him.  In the Bible, the word gospel means "good news," and God definitely has a message of good news and hope for you!  However, before you are ready to accept God's good news, you must first recognize your need for Him and His forgiveness.

          Your Need for God

• You have sinned.  "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23
• The penalty for your sin is eternal death (separation from God).  "For the wages of sin is death." Romans 6:23

          The Good News

• God has provided a way to forgive your sins and save you from the penalty of death.  "While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8
• If you trust Jesus Christ's sacrifice for your sins, you will be saved from eternal death.  "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." Romans 10:13

God loves you more than you can imagine. He proved it by sending His Son, Jesus Christ, to die for your sins. God wants to cleanse you of your sins, but you must first humble yourself and come to Him on His terms. Salvation is a gift from God that you receive by faith--it cannot be earned, and it is not deserved.  "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God--not by works, so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2:8,9

• Accept Jesus Christ as your Savior today and begin your personal relationship with God.  "To all who received Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God." John 1:12