Reasons Why Believing in Jesus Can Mean the World to You

“When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, ‘Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?’  So they said, ‘Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Simon Peter answered and said, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.’ Jesus answered and said to him, ‘Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.  And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”  - Jesus, as recorded in Matthew 16:13-19 (NKJV)

There is as much confusion about who Jesus is today as when Jesus spoke these words in the 1st Century A.D.  

Did you know that believing in Jesus can make a world of difference to you?  We all know that there is no escaping pain and suffering in this life.  However, anyone who places their faith in Jesus and His finished work on the cross of Calvary will be forever changed.

Here are SIX reasons why believing in Jesus makes a difference (and that can mean the world to you!):

#1:  It will bring you into a right relationship with God.  Reconciliation with God starts the process of healing and will change your outlook on life, as you walk with Him and study His Word.  For further reading: 1 Peter 1:8,9; Ephesians 2:8,9.

#2: You are promised His Holy Spirit. Once you receive Jesus as Lord and Savior, He gives you the Holy Spirit to live inside of you, to help and comfort you in this life, and to guide you to do God’s will.  For further reading: John 14:26, 16:13; Ephesians 1:13,14; Romans 3:16; 1 John 3:24.

#3: You will experience a love like no other.  This is a love that is willing to sacrifice for you.  It is a love that will never die out, nor can you ever be separated from it.  For further reading: John 10:11; Romans 5:8, 8:35-39; 1 Corinthians 13:4-8.

#4: You will have a newness of life. You will have freedom from your old life of guilt, shame, and sin.  You will truly find satisfaction in and through Him.  For further reading: John 8:36; Romans 8:2; Psalm 73:25,26; 107:9.

#5: You will discover your God-given purpose.  Read: Ephesians 2:10; Philippians 3:8-10; 1 Peter 4:10,11.

#6: You will become part of a community of believers.  Read: 1 John 1:5 – 2:2.

Will you make a decision for Jesus today?